How To Get X Ray in Minecraft Java

XRay tools are used in Minecraft Java to make certain blocks see through, helping players quickly locate ores, caves, dungeons, and underground structures. While there are several different XRay options available, one of the easiest ways to use XRay is with a resource pack.

In this guide, we will be using a popular XRay resource pack available on CurseForge. Since it is a resource pack, it does not require Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, or any other mod loader. You can install it directly through Minecraft Java’s built-in Resource Packs menu.

⚠️Before using XRay on a multiplayer server, make sure it is allowed. Many public servers consider XRay cheating and may ban players who use it without permission. If you are playing on your own SimpleGameHosting server, you can decide whether XRay is allowed for your players, and enforcing this is up to you.

What Is XRay Ultimate?

There are many options out there, but XRay Ultimate is a Minecraft Java resource pack that changes how blocks appear in-game. Instead of adding new gameplay mechanics, it changes textures so that valuable blocks like ores are easier to spot underground.

This makes it useful for private worlds, testing, server moderation, or casual survival worlds where the server owner allows it. Because it is only a resource pack, installation is much simpler than installing a full mod.

Where To Download XRay Ultimate

You can download XRay Ultimate from its official CurseForge page by searching for XRay Ultimate on CurseForge.

We recommend using the official CurseForge project page rather than third-party reupload websites. This helps make sure you are getting the correct file from the original project listing and not a modified or outdated copy.

When downloading, make sure the file you choose matches your Minecraft version.

How To Install XRay Ultimate in Minecraft Java

Follow these steps to install XRay Ultimate:

Download the XRay Ultimate .zip file from CurseForge.
Open Minecraft Java Edition.
From the main menu, click Options.
Click Resource Packs.
Click Open Pack Folder.
Move the downloaded XRay Ultimate .zip file into that folder.
Return to Minecraft.
In the Resource Packs menu, move XRay Ultimate into the active resource packs list.
Click Done.
Load into a world or server.

Once the pack is enabled, the XRay effect should apply automatically.

Do You Need To Unzip XRay Ultimate?

No. In most cases, you should leave the file as a .zip.

Minecraft Java can load resource packs directly from .zip files. If you unzip the pack, Minecraft may not detect it correctly depending on how the folder is structured.

Do You Need Forge, Fabric, or NeoForge?

No. XRay of this kind is a resource pack, not a traditional mod.

That means you do not need to install Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, or any server-side mod loader to use it. You only need to place the pack in your Minecraft Java resource packs folder and enable it in-game.

Can You Use XRay on a Server?

Yes, but only if the server allows it.

XRay resource packs are installed on the player’s client, not directly on the server. This means a player can enable it locally while joining a multiplayer server. However, many servers do not allow XRay because it gives players an unfair advantage when mining.

If you are joining someone else’s server, check their rules first.

XRay Is Not Showing Up/working

If XRay Ultimate does not appear in your Resource Packs menu, check the following:

Make sure the file is still a .zip. If you extracted it, try using the original .zip file

Make sure the file is inside the correct folder. You can open the correct folder from inside Minecraft by going to Options → Resource Packs → Open Pack Folder.

Make sure you downloaded a Minecraft Java resource pack, not a Bedrock pack.

Make sure the pack version is compatible with your Minecraft version.

Is XRay Allowed in Minecraft?

Minecraft itself does not stop you from using resource packs like XRay

On private servers, it is up to the owner. On public survival, economy, faction, or SMP servers, XRay is often against the rules because it can give players an unfair advantage.

Always check the rules before using XRay on a server you do not own.