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Vein Miner FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
how do I get the vein miner enchantment?
Apply the Vein Miner enchantment to your pickaxe using an anvil, or use the mod's command to add it directly to the tool you're holding. Once enchanted, mining a single ore block will break the whole vein.
how do I get the lumberjack enchantment?
Apply the Lumberjack enchantment to your axe the same way you would any other enchantment, or add it via command to the axe in your hand. Chopping one log will then fell the entire tree.
why isn't vein miner working when I mine?
The most common causes are that your tool isn't enchanted, the mod is toggled off, or the block you're mining isn't covered by the current configuration. Check your toggle state with the command first, then confirm the enchantment is actually on the tool.
how do I turn vein miner on and off?
Use the mod's toggle command to switch vein mining on or off for yourself without removing the enchantment. This lets you keep the enchantment on your tool but disable the vein-breaking behavior when you don't want it.
vein miner is breaking way too many blocks, how do I limit it?
The mod's configuration controls the maximum number of blocks a single vein mine can break, along with which blocks are eligible. Lower the block limit or restrict the block list so only the ores you actually want are affected.
does vein miner work on trees too?
Tree felling is handled by the separate Lumberjack enchantment, not Vein Miner. Put Lumberjack on your axe and chop a log to bring down the whole tree.
does vein miner work with fortune and silk touch?
Yes, drops from the extra blocks broken by vein mining respect the enchantments on your tool, so Fortune and Silk Touch apply as expected. This is why vein mining with Fortune is a popular way to gather ores quickly.
does vein miner use durability for every block?
Yes, each block broken by vein mining consumes durability from your tool, so large veins can wear a pickaxe down fast. Configuration options let you control how much durability is used or exclude certain blocks.
can I use vein miner on a server?
Vein Miner works on servers as long as the mod is installed on the server side, and many servers restrict or disable it to keep things balanced. If it isn't working on a server, the server likely has it disabled or configured differently.
does vein miner cause lag or performance problems?
Vein mining itself is lightweight, but breaking very large veins in one action can cause a brief spike, especially with high block limits. Lowering the maximum blocks per vein mine in the config keeps performance smooth.