How to Clear Underground Tunnels Efficiently with Explosives

Choosing the Right Explosive

For tunnel clearing, select explosives based on your tunnel width and desired speed. Dynamite works well for narrow passages where precision matters. Dangerous Bomb or Atomic Bomb suit wide tunnels where you want to clear large sections quickly.

Placement Strategy

Place explosives along the tunnel floor or walls at regular intervals. Space them far enough apart that each blast doesn't trigger the next one prematurely. Start from the far end and work backward toward your exit to avoid being trapped by debris.

Managing Blast Effects

Stand behind solid cover before detonating. Explosions create falling blocks and debris—wear armor to protect yourself. Toxic Bomb is useful here because its poisonous effect clears mobs from the tunnel, though you'll need a respirator or water to survive the gas.

Collecting Resources

After explosions settle, gather exposed ores and useful blocks. Larger bombs destroy more stone but may vaporize valuable resources. Use smaller bombs for ore-rich areas where you want to preserve drops.