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Floating Excavation

by DY_XiaoJiaZi · for Minecraft

This mod removes the mining speed penalty in specific situations from the original Minecraft.

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About Floating Excavation

From Modrinth

This mod removes the mining speed penalty in specific situations from the original Minecraft.

Introduction to the "Floating Excavation" Mod

The "Floating Excavation" mod is a lightweight and highly efficient game - experience optimization mod developed by DY_XiaoJiaZi. With a version number of 1.0.0, it is designed for the Minecraft Java Edition on the Forge platform. It was released in 2024, and the open - source address is yet to be released.

Core Concept

This mod focuses on solving the problem of inconsistent mining speeds in different environments and enhancing game smoothness.

Detailed Function Explanation

  1. Core Functions
  • Remove two types of mining speed penalties in the original Minecraft. The underwater mining penalty is removed. When a player is completely submerged in water (with the head in the water), such as in scenarios like underwater cave exploration, they will no longer suffer a 5 - fold mining speed penalty. The mid - air mining penalty is removed. When a player is not standing on solid ground, such as in the case of building in the air, the mining speed is not restricted.
  1. Intelligent Judgment System
  • The mod can make intelligent judgments. It removes the mining penalties when a player is completely submerged underwater, suspended in water, suspended in the air, or mining in other fluids (such as lava). When a player is standing on the water surface without being submerged, standing at the bottom of the water without being completely submerged, or mining on normal ground, the original situation is maintained.

Technical Features

  1. It requires zero configuration and takes effect immediately after installation.
  2. It has strong compatibility. It does not modify the original core mechanisms and is compatible with most mods.
  3. It is performance - friendly. It is implemented in a lightweight manner and hardly increases system overhead.
  4. It has client/server synchronization to ensure a consistent multiplayer gaming experience.

Applicable Versions

  1. Officially Supported Version
  • Specifically developed for Minecraft 1.20.1, with Forge version 47.4.0 +. It has been fully tested and is highly recommended.
  1. Theoretically Compatible Versions
  • Based on the code architecture, it is potentially compatible with the 1.20.x series (Forge 47.x.x - 51.x.x, some build configuration adjustments may be required); the 1.19.x series (Forge 41.x.x - 47.x.x, untested, as the API may have changed); the 1.18.x series (Forge 40.x.x - 41.x.x, untested, as the API may have changed). The mod contains a multi - version build system that can be quickly adapted to different versions.

Installation Guide

Installation Steps for Players

  1. Prerequisites
  • Minecraft Java Edition, Forge 1.20.1 - 47.4.0 or a higher version, and Java 17 or a higher version are required.
  1. Installation Process
  • Download the mod JAR file "floatingexcavation - 1.0.0 - 1.20.1.jar".
  • Open the Minecraft game directory, enter the "mods" folder (create it if it doesn't exist), and place the mod file into this folder. Then start the game.
  1. Verify Installation
  • After starting the game, find "Floating Excavation" in the mod list. Enter the game and test whether the underwater mining speed is normal.

Highlights

From source data

Game versions

Built for Minecraft 1.20.1.

Loaders

Runs on Forge.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Modrinth as “Mods”

Gameplay & overhauls

New mechanics, content and overhauls that change how the game plays.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Modrinth lists Floating Excavation as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Minecraft
Loaders
Forge
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server
Game versions
1.20.1

Verified at the source

  • ✓ModrinthOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorDY_XiaoJiaZi, as published on Modrinth
  • ✓LicenseLicenseRef-All-Rights-ReservedFree

Floating Excavation, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install Floating Excavation?

Modrinth lists Floating Excavation as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.

Which loaders does it support?

Forge.

Is it free?

Yes. Floating Excavation is free to download from Modrinth. Its license is LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

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