Mining helper
Mining helper adds NeoForge pickaxes, TNT-based pickaxes and a god pickaxe that changes how blocks are mined.
What it does
Mining helper adds new pickaxes that other items help with mining, including a TNT pickaxe, a metal TNT pickaxe and an obsidian TNT pickaxe, each numbered in the author notes as an upgrade step. A god pickaxe closes the set and is described as an upgrade to the netherite pickaxe. The mod also adds new crafting recipes and advancements that track progress through these tools.
The mod runs on NeoForge for 1.21.1 only, and both the server and every player need it because the environment is client and server. A light stick is included, which summons light when used with a right click. Files are published for NeoForge with MiningHelper-1.0 as the latest file, dated 2026-04-03. The mod is released under All rights reserved and is not open source. The author links an issue tracker for reports.
Key features
TNT pickaxe line
A TNT pickaxe and two metal and obsidian variants form a sequence of upgrades for mining with explosive power.
God pickaxe
A top-tier pickaxe is crafted from the netherite pickaxe and is the last step in the tool line.
Helper items
New items assist mining, and a light stick summons light when used with a right click.
Advancements and recipes
New advancements and crafting recipes guide players through the pickaxe progression.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Progression runs
Players who want a mining progression with explosive tools can work through the pickaxe line one step at a time.
Who it’s for: Players on NeoForge 1.21.1 who want explosive or upgraded pickaxes in survival. Server owners running the mod need it installed on the server and on each client.
How it compares
Auto Smelt Pickaxe is NeoForge for 1.21.4 – 1.21.10, client and server, under All rights reserved and not open source. Kleeb's Smelting Pickaxes is NeoForge for 1.21.8 only, client and server, released under the MIT License and not open source. Mining helper targets 1.21.1 only and is All rights reserved, so it is a different version and pickaxe line.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining helper | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-03 |
| Auto Smelt Pickaxe | NeoForge | 1.21.4 – 1.21.10 | Client and server | 2025-10-30 |
| Kleeb's Smelting Pickaxes | NeoForge | 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-04-01 |
Questions
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In the catalog
Mining helper is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 7,420 Equipment mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mining-helper
- Owner
- NetheriteGroup
- Published
- 2026-02-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15