Installing a texture pack is much safer and easier than installing a mod. Follow these steps:
Using X-Ray on a public SMP often results in a permanent ban. 1.16.5 xray texture pack
| Server Type | Detection Capability | |-------------|----------------------| | Vanilla server | – client-side only. | | Spigot/Paper with Anti-Xray (engine-mode 2/3) | Effective – ores are hidden server-side. | | Anti-cheat plugins (Matrix, AAC, Vulcan) | Can detect – via packet analysis (abnormal dig speed, viewing angle, rapid ore exposure). | Installing a texture pack is much safer and