Raiding tips & tricks

Introduction

Before you start raiding, you first need good armor and tools — armor in case a player sees you, and tools for breaking defenses. Use tools starting at iron tier or higher, because some bases have thick walls and traps.

Raiding Methods

TNT

TNT is essential for raiding, especially when you're going after underground bases or areas protected by natural blocks like stone or dirt. It’s super effective for blasting tunnels or quickly breaking into claimed areas. While it’s not as strong against tough blocks like obsidian, it can still do some solid damage. The best way to use it is by stacking 1 to 4 TNT blocks directly on top of whatever you’re trying to break. TNT can also destroy waterlogged blocks inside a claim, but if it’s fully in water, it won’t do anything—so be careful with placement. Instead of using flint and steel to light it, try using a flame bow; it’s faster and safer from a distance. Overall, TNT is cheap, powerful, and super useful for drilling through simple defenses.

Pickaxe

Pickaxes are great when you need to break through specific blocks like doors, trapdoors, or obsidian without blowing everything up. They're slower than TNT but give you more control, especially when you don’t want to make a mess. Netherite pickaxes are the strongest and deal the most damage, while tools like iron won’t be nearly as effective. It’s smart to focus on breaking weaker blocks first to save time and avoid wearing out your tools too quickly. Enchantments like Efficiency and Unbreaking are super helpful, and if your server allows it, Mending or using an anvil can keep your pickaxe going through multiple raids. Even though they’re not as explosive as TNT, pickaxes are perfect for quiet and precise attacks.

TNT Cannon

TNT cannons are complex and incredibly expensive, but devastating when used correctly. They are particularly useful against high-tier claims with at least 12 or more nodes, where typical methods like hand mining or basic TNT spam fall short. Constructing a TNT cannon requires a significant investment in materials like dispensers, redstone, slabs, and a large supply of TNT, making them a tool best reserved for high-value targets. A properly designed cannon can break through even obsidian-reinforced or water-covered defenses using concrete modules.

An example of how to create a TNT Cannon: TNT Cannon

Stealth Raiding

Currently, players show up when they're inside of a claim. However, invisibility potions prevent players from appearing on the Minto Map.