Veinminer (1.20.1 → 1.21.8) – Mine Entire Ore Veins Instantly

If you’ve ever spent what feels like forever mining out just one iron vein only to find yourself still staring at more blocks in every direction… you know the struggle is all too real. That’s exactly what got me hooked on Veinminer. One strike and boom an entire ore cluster disappears. It feels ridiculously efficient.

Real Moments That Stick

I’ll never forget the first time I tested it: I clicked a single block of iron and watched in awe as a cascade of iron veins fell around me. I whispered, “Is this real life?” Not just fast it’s satisfying. But like many in the community have warned, it does shred your pickaxe durability so bring backups, or enchant smart.

What Players Are Saying

The Reddit folks spill it honestly:

“Should do it for each block otherwise it’s just too easy.”

– a user wondering if it wears tool durability per block or just one hit. Turns out, yep each block mined takes durability.

Another reported:

“Veinminer and Veinminer Enchantment worked flawlessly on 1.21.1.”

– helpful shoutout from the Fabric modding community.

Some server owners chimed in too:

Servers running multiple datapacks like Veinminer sometimes conflict watch for compatibility quirks if stacking them.

Full Veinminer Breakdown

What It Is

• Data Pack (V1) – Simple, vanilla-friendly. Drop it into your datapacks/ folder and mine with picking behavior activated.
• Plugin/Mod (V2) – For Fabric/Quilt or Paper servers loaded with options like hotkeys, enchantment toggles, block groups, and permission settings.

How to Install (Data Pack – Easy Quick Start)

1. Grab the latest version compatible with 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 from Modrinth or GitHub.
2. Open your world folder → place .zip or folder inside datapacks/.
3. Launch the world and run /datapack list Veinminer should show up.
4. Pickaxe a resource vein with sneak (default) and the whole cluster vanishes in a satisfying rush.

Plugin Version (if supported)

1. Download the plugin or Fabric mod version.
2. Drop it into the mods/ folder (ensure Fabric API and Loader are installed).
3. Use commands like /veinminer settings to tweak cooldowns, block groups, and whether players must sneak.
4. Customize tool durability drop, toggle auto-updates, and more for fine-tuned gameplay control.

Configuration You’ll Love

You can group ore types like “Ores” or “Logs” with tools attached, or edit defaults through default_groups.json.

Pros & Things to Watch Out For

Pros:

• Insanely speeds up mining. Survival grind becomes a joy.
• Great for big builds, resource acquisition, or UHC-style scenarios.
• Lightweight: the datapack version uses almost no CPU.

Caveats:

• Tool durability drops fast per block! Better enchant or carry backups.
• Compatibility issues possible if combined with similar datapacks.
• Doesn’t apply to non-vanilla blocks custom ores won’t get swept up.

Real-World Tip

One player cleverly used a copper pickaxe via a custom datapack to chain mine, pulling durability from copper tools in survival a neat workaround, though they advise performance tests before heavy usage.

FAQ at a Glance

Does Veinminer cost multiple durability?
Yes! miners confirm it counts per block, not per swing.

Is it compatible with 1.21.1 Fabric?
Absolutely, with both the basic datapack and the optional enchantment variant.

Conflicts with other datapacks?
Sometimes. Check compatibility especially if using infinite villager trades or similar packs.

Veinminer turns drilling resource veins from a chore into a thrill. Just remember: it’s powerful, so plan your tool durability carefully. Want to shave minutes off your mining runs without losing vanilla charm? Veinminer is that rare datapack that actually delivers.

Want a quick setup checklist or compatibility guide next? Let me know glad to help!

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