Compatibility
Minecraft: Java Edition
24w12a
Platforms
Creators
Details
Licensed MIT
Published 6 months ago
Updated 6 months ago
EasyMine - Balanced Block Drop Overhaul
A balanced data pack that modifies block drops to make resource gathering more interesting while keeping gameplay fair. Break common blocks for ores, and rare flowers for powerful tools!
๐ฏ Features
Grass Block Drops (Random)
Breaking grass blocks gives you one random item from:
- Dirt (most common)
- Cobblestone (common)
- Coal (common)
- Raw Iron (medium)
- Iron Ore (medium)
- Raw Copper (medium)
- Poppy (very rare - gives netherite axe when broken!)
- Dandelion (very rare - gives netherite pickaxe when broken!)
Stone Drops
Breaking any stone type drops:
- Iron Ore
Affected stones:
- Stone, Cobblestone, Andesite, Diorite, Granite, Tuff, Deepslate, Cobbled Deepslate, and all variants
Sand Drops
- Coal
Dirt Drops
- Iron Ore
Flower Drops (Ultra Rare)
- Dandelion โ Netherite Pickaxe with max enchantments
- Efficiency V
- Unbreaking III
- Fortune III
- Mending
- Poppy โ Netherite Axe with max enchantments
- Efficiency V
- Unbreaking III
- Fortune III
- Mending
- Sharpness V
โ๏ธ Balance Philosophy
This data pack is designed to make survival easier without being overpowered:
- Most grass blocks still drop basic materials (dirt/cobblestone)
- Flowers are extremely rare drops from grass, making endgame tools a lucky reward
- Stone drops iron ore, speeding up early game without eliminating challenge
- Raw materials still require smelting
๐ฆ Installation
For Singleplayer
- Download the data pack ZIP file
- Navigate to your world folder (Edit World โ Open World Folder)
- Place the ZIP file or extracted folder in the
datapacksfolder - Load your world and type
/reload - Done! Start breaking blocks!
For Realms
- Download your Realm world
- Add the data pack to the datapacks folder
- Open the world in singleplayer
- Open to LAN with cheats enabled
- Type
/reloadin chat - Save and quit, then upload the world back to Realms
For Servers
- Download the data pack
- Place it in
world/datapacks/folder on your server - Restart the server or use
/reload
๐ง Technical Details
- Format: Data Pack (JSON loot tables)
- Compatible Versions: Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.4+
- Pack Format: 48 (update
pack.mcmetafor other versions) - Server/Realms Compatible: Yes
- Client-side Installation: Not required (server-side only)
๐ Modified Blocks
The following blocks have custom loot tables:
- Grass Block
- Dirt
- Sand
- Dandelion
- Poppy
- Stone (and all variants: andesite, diorite, granite, etc.)
- Deepslate (and cobbled deepslate)
โ ๏ธ Known Issues
None currently. Report any issues on the project page!
๐ค Compatibility
- Works with other data packs that don't modify the same block loot tables
- Compatible with most mods
- Bedrock Edition: NOT COMPATIBLE (Java Edition only)
๐ฎ Perfect For
- Players who want a slightly easier survival experience
- Custom servers looking to add unique gameplay
- Players tired of grinding for resources
- Realms with friends who want something different
๐ก Tips
- Break lots of grass blocks to find rare flowers!
- Flowers you find naturally in the world still drop flowers - only grass block drops are randomized
- Once you break a poppy/dandelion from grass, it gives you the powerful tool
- Keep your fortune pickaxe safe - it's still rare to get!
๐ License
Free to use, modify, and share. Credit appreciated but not required!
๐ Links
- Report Issues: [Project Page]
- Source Code: [Optional - if you want to share on GitHub]
Enjoy your enhanced mining experience! ๐ฎโ๏ธ

