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A mining utility that allows players to break entire veins of ore or columns of identical blocks at once, with configurable shapes and keybind activation.

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Contents (5)
  1. Guides
  2. Configuration
  3. Frequently asked questions
  4. Gallery
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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Activate Vein Mining and Choose the Right KeybindUnderstanding the activation system Ore Excavation does not mine veins automatically. You must hold down its…How to Change Excavation Shape, Radius, and Block LimitWhat the shape options do Ore Excavation is not limited to ore veins. Its config lets you define the shape of the…How to Excavate Trees, Columns, and Non-Ore BlocksBeyond ore veins Although the mod is famous for ore veins, it can also break columns or connected groups of identical…How to Mine a Full Vein Without Breaking Your ToolWhy tools break fast Vein mining breaks many blocks in one action, and each block normally costs durability. Mining a…

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
modeActivation ModeSets whether excavation activates on key press, hold, or automatically
open_handAllow Open HandAllows excavating blocks while your hand is empty
alt_toolsAlt Tool CheckChecks alternate tool slots when deciding if a block can be mined
auto_pickupControls whether dropped blocks are automatically collected into inventory
ignore_toolsIgnore Tool TypesIgnores tool type restrictions when deciding what blocks can be excavated
invert_bblInvert Block BlacklistFlips the block blacklist so listed blocks become the only excavatable ones
invert_tblInvert Tool BlacklistFlips the tool blacklist so listed tools become the only allowed ones
must_holdMust Hold KeyRequires holding the activation key to keep excavating
tool_classOnly Standard ToolsRestricts excavation to tools of the standard matching class
open_folderOpen Config FolderOpens the mod's config folder on your computer
patreonPatreon DonationOpens the mod author's Patreon donation page
reload_jsonReload JSON FilesReloads the JSON config files without restarting the game
allow_shapesShape MiningEnables mining in shaped patterns beyond a single block
share_codeDisplays a code for sharing your config settings
outlineShow Shape OutlinesDraws outlines around blocks that will be excavated
tps_guardDisables excavation when server tick rate drops too low
undo_replaceUndo ReplaceablesReverts blocks placed by excavation when undoing
side_hitUse Block Side HitUses the hit block face to determine excavation direction

Frequently asked questions

How do I start vein mining?
Hold the excavation keybind (default is the grave/tilde key, but check your controls) while breaking a block, and the whole vein or column of matching blocks will break at once. If nothing happens, the keybind is probably unbound or conflicting with another mod.
Why isn't vein mining working?
The most common causes are an unbound or conflicting keybind, holding the wrong key, or the block not being in the mod's whitelist/blacklist config. Check your Controls menu first, then verify the block is allowed in the config.
Does vein mining work on trees and dirt?
Yes, if the block is included in the config's allowed blocks or you're using a shape mode that matches it. By default it targets ores, but you can add logs, dirt, or other blocks so a single break clears the whole column or cluster.
How do I change the shape or size of excavation?
Open the mod's config file and adjust the shape mode (such as vein, column, or tunnel) and the radius or block limit. Some versions also let you cycle shapes in-game with a separate keybind.

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