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Better Diving

Overhaul of the vanilla diving experience modeled on the game Subnautica.

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Quick answer

Which Better Diving release should I use?

Updated 11 months ago
Latest stable file BetterDiving-1.16.5-1.3.5.jar
Game version 1.16.5
Loader Forge

Better Diving BetterDiving-1.16.5-1.3.5.jar targets 1.16.5 with Forge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Better Diving required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

Client Source doesn’t say
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Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Better Diving BetterDiving-1.16.5-1.3.5.jar need?

BetterDiving-1.16.5-1.3.5.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Better Diving without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Diving BetterDiving-1.16.5-1.3.5.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use BetterDiving-1.16.5-1.3.5.jar. It targets 1.16.5 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside BetterDiving-1.16.5-1.3.5.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Diving add?

logo Better Diving is an overhaul of the vanilla diving experience modeled on the game Subnautica.

Feature highlights:

  • reworked movement in water (no automatic sinking, swim in the direction you are looking, …)
  • reworked oxygen system (dive for up to 45 seconds instead of 15 seconds, …)
  • breaking speed in/under water is equal to breaking speed outside of water
  • use diving equipment to move faster, mine faster and dive longer

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Project description from CurseForge.

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