How to Locate Hidden Ore Veins with Smart Echo Waves

Triggering the Echo Wave

Equip a supported pickaxe tier and locate an exposed ore block underground. Mine the block normally. Upon breaking it, the mod automatically releases a Smart Echo Wave that searches surrounding solid rock for matching ore blocks. When hidden blocks are detected, the game plays a gentle amethyst chime and emits visible particles around the walls, followed by glowing outlines identifying the remaining vein.

Following Connected Veins

The Smart Echo Wave connects standard stone and deepslate variants together within a single scan. If you mine an exposed stone ore block near the deepslate boundary, any matching deepslate ores hidden just behind the surface will still illuminate. Follow the illuminated outlines directly into the wall instead of guessing which way the vein branches. The highlight remains visible for a set duration, giving you ample time to dig straight to the highlighted targets and extract the entire deposit before the glow disappears.