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Create: Nuclear Shell
Create: Nuclear Shell is an addon for Create: Big Cannons that adds a powerful nuclear shell capable of massive destruction and radiation effects.
Quick answer
Which Create: Nuclear Shell release matches 1.20.1 Forge?
Create: Nuclear Shell canonnukes-3.1.0 (NO Alex Caves - For beautiful explosions download 3.0.0) targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 5 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Create: Nuclear Shell required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Create: Nuclear Shell canonnukes-3.1.0 (NO Alex Caves - For beautiful explosions download 3.0.0) need?
canonnukes-3.1.0 (NO Alex Caves - For beautiful explosions download 3.0.0) on 1.20.1 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install Create Big Cannons, Alex's Caves, Create, Ritchie's Projectile Library and 1 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come through another mod in the chain.
3 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Create: Nuclear Shell without breaking your instance.
Built for Create: Nuclear Shell canonnukes-3.1.0 (NO Alex Caves - For beautiful explosions download 3.0.0) on 1.20.1 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use canonnukes-3.1.0 (NO Alex Caves - For beautiful explosions download 3.0.0). It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Create Big Cannons, Alex's Caves, Create, Ritchie's Projectile Library and 1 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside canonnukes-3.1.0 (NO Alex Caves - For beautiful explosions download 3.0.0). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Create: Nuclear Shell add?
☢️ Create: Nuclear Shell [ARCHIVED]
"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."
— J. Robert Oppenheimer
🛣️ ROAD MAP & PROJECT STATUS
⚠️ Notice:
Create: Nuclear Shell is transitioning to ARCHIVED status.
🔄 Final Updates
Before support is discontinued, a few final minor versions will be released to polish the current content:
| Status | Feature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 🟡 | Final Polish | Minor bug fixes and performance adjustments for the current build. |
| 🟡 | Minor Version Releases | Final patch updates to fix critical issues and improve compatibility. |
| ❌ | Multiple Warhead Types | Canceled for this mod (Tactical nukes, dirty bombs, etc.). |
| ❌ | Configurable Yield | Canceled for this mod (Adjust explosion power via config). |
| ❌ | New Crafting Chains | Canceled for this mod (Uranium processing, bomb assembly). |
🛑 End of Support
Following the final minor releases, active development and support for Create: Nuclear Shell will cease completely:
- No further bug fixes or patches.
- No ports to newer Minecraft versions.
- No new features will be added.
🚀 Successor Project
All planned features, major overhauls, and future updates are being moved to a new standalone successor project built on NeoForge without the Alex's Caves dependency.
🔗 Check out the new project: [SOON]
🔍 About
Create: Nuclear Shell is a high-impact expansion for Create: Big Cannons that introduces devastating nuclear artillery capable of catastrophic destruction and lingering radiation effects.
Designed for end-game progression, PvP warfare, large-scale sieges, and apocalyptic modpacks, this addon allows players to craft and launch nuclear shells using Create-based technology.
Once detonated, the shell unleashes a massive explosion, ignites secondary firestorms, and irradiates the surrounding environment, leaving dangerous fallout zones behind.
⚙️ Technical Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Minecraft Version | 1.20.1 |
| Dependencies | Create: Big Cannons |
| License | MIT |
📦 Dependencies
This mod requires the following mod to function properly:
💥 Features
✅ Current Features
- 💣 Massive nuclear artillery shell with new reworked detonation and explosion type
- ☢️ Persistent radiation zones after detonation
- 🌋 Secondary firestorms and environmental destruction
- ⚙️ Fully standalone (Alex's Caves dependency completely removed)
- ⚙️ Fully compatible with Create: Big Cannons
🌍 Translations
Community translations are welcome!
Currently supported languages:
- ✅ English
- ✅ Russian
- ✅ Ukrainian
- ✅ Chinese
- 🚧 More coming soon
📜 Changelog
v3.1.0 (Target for Porting)
- 🔗 Removed Alex's Caves dependency — the mod is now fully standalone.
- 🛠️ Updated crafting recipe for the nuclear shell.
- 💥 Reworked detonation mechanics and explosion type.
- 📌 Note: Version 3.1.0 will serve as the base for future porting!
v3.0.0
- Initial public release
- Added functional nuclear shell
- Added radiation system
- Added nuclear detonation effects
❓ FAQ
Q: How do I craft the shell?
A: Use Mechanical Crafters with the updated recipe.

Q: Does the shell explode automatically?
A: No. A fuse is required for detonation.
Q: Can radiation be disabled?
A: Config options are planned for the new successor project.
"We knew the world would not be the same."
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Create: Nuclear Shell by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Create: Nuclear Shell versions and loaders
canonnukes-3.1.0 (NO Alex Caves - For beautiful explosions download 3.0.0)
canonnukes-3.1.0.jar
15 Oct 2026
canonnukes-3.0.0.jar
17 Jun 2025
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