Guides

Everything you need to install the X-Ray pack, find ores faster, and get the most out of Minecraft.

Setup

How to Install X-Ray

Step-by-step installation for Java and Bedrock on every platform.

Server rules

Is X-Ray Bannable on Servers?

How anti-xray plugins actually detect X-Ray and when using it is safe.

Ore Finding

How to Find Diamonds Fast

Best strategies and Y levels for diamond mining with X-Ray enabled.

Ore Finding

Find Ancient Debris & Netherite

Locate ancient debris in the Nether quickly using X-Ray textures.

Reference

Best Y Level for Every Ore

Complete Y-level chart for diamonds, iron, gold, emeralds, and more.

Mod setup

X-Ray with Sodium & Iris

Install order and compatibility notes for Fabric performance mods.

Mod setup

X-Ray with OptiFine

Setup guide for OptiFine plus X-Ray, including shader compatibility.

Comparison

Resource Pack vs Mod

Differences between the resource pack and Fabric mod approaches.

Techniques

All Working X-Ray Glitches

Vanilla glitch methods that let you see through blocks without any packs.

From the blog

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Best Free Minecraft X-Ray Resource Pack for 2026

Comparing X-Ray resource packs for Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition in 2026. Free downloads, version compatibility, and installation for every platform.

Bedrock7 min

How to Get X-Ray in Minecraft Bedrock Edition (2026 Guide)

Step-by-step guide to installing X-Ray on Minecraft Bedrock Edition for iOS, Android, Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Free .mcpack download.

Mining10 min

Best Y Level for Diamonds in Minecraft 2026: Complete Mining Guide

The optimal Y level for diamond mining in Minecraft 1.21 and 26.1. Y-level chart for every ore, branch mining strategies, Fortune III math, and X-Ray tips.