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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Better Sniffers

Improves sniffers by allowing them to naturally spawn in villages, increasing the variety of loot they can find beyond the current two useless flowers, and providing renewable sand.

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Quick answer

Which Better Sniffers release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file 4.5
Game version 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2
Loader datapack

Better Sniffers 4.5 targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with datapack. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Better Sniffers required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release datapack
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Better Sniffers 4.5 need?

4.5. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Better Sniffers without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Sniffers 4.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 4.5. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with datapack; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 4.5. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Sniffers add?

DESCRIPTION

Better sniffers expands the loot that sniffers can sniff out from the ground. This loot can range from more foliage to a very rare chance of finding ancient debris in the nether. They can also now dig up blocks more than just dirt and its variants. Some items can only be discovered by them in certain biomes, so make sure to travel around and see what treasure awaits you!

It also makes sniffers easier to find by making them spawn naturally in villages. Expect 0-3 sniffers to spawn in a single village.
(This feature can be disabled by running this command: /scoreboard players set SpawnSniffersInVillages sniff 0)

INSTALLATION GUIDE

  • go to your saves folder located here on Windows:
C:\Users(your name)\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\saves

put the zipped file in the data packs folder, and either restart your world or execute /reload

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

  • you can stop sniffers from spawning in villages by running this command: /scoreboard players set SpawnSniffersInVillages sniff 0 and if you change your mind you can re-enable it by running /scoreboard players set SpawnSniffersInVillages sniff 1

  • for feedback, bug reports, or other help, join the discord server from the links section of this page!

  • sniffers can dig the following loot on soul sand, sculk, mycelium, sand, crimson and warped nylium, and netherrack:

sniffer loot table
Item Name Weight Location Check Condition
Name tag 20 None
Flint 20 Dimension is Overworld
Popped Chorus Fruit 40 Dimension is The End
Chorus Flower 40 Dimension is The End
Chorus Fruit 20 Dimension is The End
Wither Skeleton Skull 1 Structure is Fortress
Magma Cream 40 Dimension is The Nether
Pink Petals 40 Biome is Cherry Grove
Beetroot Seeds 5 Dimension is Overworld
Rotten Flesh 5 None
Quartz 40 Dimension is The Nether
Netherite Scrap 1 Dimension is The Nether
Crimson Fungus 40 Biome is Crimson Forest
Porkchop 35 Biome is Crimson Forest
Leather 35 Biome is Crimson Forest
Gold Ingot 35 Biome is Crimson Forest
Ender Pearl 40 Biome is Warped Forest
Warped Fungus 40 Biome is Warped Forest
Sand 40 Biome is Badlands, Soul Sand Valley, Beach, or Desert
Wither Rose 10 Biome is Desert
Skeleton Skull 4 Biome is Desert or Soul Sand Valley
Ghast Tear 20 Biome is Soul Sand Valley
Bone 50 Biome is Soul Sand Valley
Sculk Sensor 40 Biome is Deep Dark
Redstone 40 Biome is Mushroom Fields
Iron Ingot 36 Biome is Mushroom Fields
Wheat 40 Biome is Mushroom Fields
Suspicious Stew 30 Biome is Mushroom Fields
Gunpowder 40 Biome is Desert
TNT 20 Biome is Desert and Structure is Desert Pyramid
Dead Bush 20 Biome is Desert
Cactus 40 Biome is Desert
Verdant Froglight 40 Biome is Mangrove Swamp or Swamp
Pearlescent Froglight 40 Biome is Swamp or Mangrove Swamp
Ochre Froglight 40 Biome is Mangrove Swamp or Swamp
Frogspawn 40 Biome is Swamp or Mangrove Swamp
Slime Ball 60 Biome is Swamp or Mangrove Swamp
Legendary Hoe 12 None
Vine 30 Biome is Jungle
Cocoa Beans 40 Biome is Jungle
Bamboo 40 Biome is Jungle
Salmon 40 Biome is Beach
Turtle Egg 4 Biome is Beach
Turtle Scute 34 Biome is Beach
Dead Fire Coral Fan 40 Biome is Beach
Nautilus Shell 40 Biome is Beach
Glow Berries 20 Dimension is Overworld
Sweet Berries 20 None
Moss Block 20 None
String 8 None
Spider Eye 8 None
Brown Mushroom 3 None
Red Mushroom 3 None
Golden Apple 1 None
Golden Carrot 8 None
Carrot 20 None
Charcoal 8 None
Snort Pottery Sherd 15 None
Stick 5 None
Wheat Seeds 20 Dimension is Overworld
Torchflower Seeds 20 Dimension is Overworld
Pitcher Pod 2 Dimension is Overworld
Armadillo Scute 40 Biome is Badlands or Savannah
Wolf Armor 5 Biome is Forest

(the more the weight of the desired item and lesser the number of items available in that specific biome, the higher chance of getting)

Project description from Modrinth.

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