Ore Vein Miner Data Pack FAQ

6 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I activate vein mining?

Hold a pickaxe, press and hold sneak (crouch), then break any ore block. The entire connected vein will be mined instantly.

Does vein mining work with Silk Touch?

Yes,

vein mining works with Silk Touch. The enchantment's effect applies to the

blocks you mine.

Does vein mining work with Fortune?

No,

vein mining is automatically disabled when using Fortune. You'll need to mine the ore normally to get Fortune's benefits.

What happens to my tool durability when vein mining?

Large veins may consume more tool durability since more

blocks are being broken. Keep an eye on your pickaxe's durability.

Can vein mining cause lag?

Yes, large veins may cause minor lag on low-end systems. This is because many

blocks are broken at once.

Do I need to break a specific ore to trigger vein mining?

No, you can break any ore block to trigger it. The entire connected vein of that ore will then be mined.