Arcane Echo adds a powerful new enchantment to Minecraft that allows you to detect ores through magical vibrations. Enchant your pickaxe with Arcane Echo and unlock the ability to sense valuable minerals hidden beneath the earth.
- Enchant a pickaxe with Arcane Echo (I, II, or III)
- Hold the enchanted pickaxe
- Right-click in the air to activate
- Read the message to learn about nearby ores
- Look for glowing block outlines (Level III shows direction)
- Wait for cooldown before using again
The Arcane Echo Enchantment
- 3 Levels of Power: Each level increases detection range, visual feedback, and reduces cooldown
- Exclusive to Pickaxes: Only works on pickaxe tools
- Smart Detection: Automatically prioritizes rare ores over common ones
Detection System
- Right-click your enchanted pickaxe to activate
- Receive contextual messages about nearby ores
- Higher levels provide directional hints (up, down, north, south, east, west)
- Visual block highlights show exact ore locations through walls
Supported Ores
Vanilla Minecraft:
- Coal, Iron, Copper, Gold
- Redstone, Lapis Lazuli
- Diamond, Emerald
- Nether Quartz, Ancient Debris
Modded Ores (via tags):
- Aluminum, Lead, Nickel, Osmium
- Platinum, Silver, Tin
- Uranium, Zinc, Mithril
📊 Enchantment Levels
| Level | Detection Radius | Visual Range | Cooldown | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 6 blocks | 3 blocks | 30 seconds | 3 seconds |
| II | 10 blocks | 5 blocks | 25 seconds | 6 seconds |
| III | 16 blocks | 8 blocks | 20 seconds | 10 seconds |
All values are configurable!
Fully customizable through Forge config:
- Detection radius for each level
- Cooldown times
- Maximum blocks to scan (performance tuning)
- Sound effects toggle
- Volume control
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.20.1
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as arcaneecho-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 46 KB
- Download link checked 21 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.