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Balanced Ore Detector Wiki & Guide

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Adds handheld detectors for locating coal, diamonds, iron, gold, and void ore.

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Contents (6)
  1. Guides
  2. Recipes
  3. Items
  4. Frequently asked questions
  5. Gallery
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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Getting Started with Ore DetectionHow to Find Ores Hold a detector tool in your main hand and right-click on any solid block to send out a sound wave.…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 10

Items

Coal DetectorDiamond DetectorFocused Coal DetectorFocused Diamond DetectorFocused Gold DetectorFocused Iron DetectorFocused Void DetectorGold DetectorIron DetectorVoid Detector

Frequently asked questions

How do you use a detector tool to find ore?
Hold the detector tool in your main hand and right-click on a solid block to send out a sound wave, then listen for the bouncing echoes and watch the particles to determine the direction and distance to the ore.
What information does the sound echo provide about hidden ores?
The pitch of the echo helps you identify what block is nearby, while the volume and return time tell you how far away the block is located.
What is the difference between basic and focused detector tools?
Focused versions shoot a narrower sound beam to find ores more easily, but they require more items to craft than the basic versions.
Which detector tool should you use to find diamonds?
The Gold tool finds diamonds and emeralds, while the Diamond tool tracks the rarest blocks including ancient debris in the Nether.

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