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BetterNether

Improvements for the Nether (plants, biomes, structures, worldgen)

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Quick answer

Which BetterNether release should I use?

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Latest stable file better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8]
Game version 1.21.8, 1.21.6, 1.21.7
Loader Fabric

BetterNether better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8] targets 1.21.8, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is BetterNether required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
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 BetterNether better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8] need?

better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8]. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 3 required mods have matching files

Install WorldWeaver, Fabric API, BCLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 6 come through another mod in the chain.

6 listed on this file 6 pulled in by those mods
WTHIT Optional for BetterNether better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8]
optional
Matching file found Matched file: [Fabric, Quilt 1.21.7] 16.0.4
WorldWeaver Needed by BetterNether better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8]
required
Matching file found Matched file: worldweaver-21.800.2 [1.21.8]
Fabric API Needed by BetterNether better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8]
required
Matching file found Matched file: [1.21.8] Fabric API 0.136.1+1.21.8
EMI Optional for BetterNether better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8]
optional
No matching file
BCLib Needed by BetterNether better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8]
required
Matching file found Matched file: bclib-21.800.2 [1.21.8]
Mod Menu Optional for BetterNether better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8]
optional
Matching file found Matched file: v15.0.2 for 1.21.8
bad packets Needed by WTHIT
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: [Fabric/Quilt] 0.9.0
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: placeholder-api-2.7.2+1.21.8.jar
Architectury API Needed by Roughly Enough Items Fabric/Forge/NeoForge (REI)
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: [Fabric 1.21.7/8] v17.0.8

6 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 BetterNether without breaking your instance.

Built for BetterNether better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8]. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8]. It targets 1.21.8, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install WorldWeaver, Fabric API, BCLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 6 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside better-nether-21.8.0 [1.21.8]. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does BetterNether add?

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Important:

Worlds created with version 5.3 or newer of this Mod are not compatible with older versions. When you load a world that was created with an older version first time BCLib will update your world to be playable with the latest version. While BCLib should automatically create a Backup for you, you might also want to make one manually.

Description:

With BetterNether your adventures in the fiery dimension will be even more exciting. The mod adds new biomes, plants and materials to the Nether. Among them there are new challenging monsters like the Naga, or dark dungeons where the creatures of Nether have taken over. Your new tools will bring unique improvements that will help you to survive. There are a lot of unique new blocks for builders together with variants of old familiar vanilla blocks.

During the development of this mod, special attention was paid to compatibility with other Nether mods and datapacks. If you have any issues with compatibility or other bugs please let us know in our Issue Tracker.

If you have any questions or want some help - feel free to join our Discord Server

Features:

  • Dozens of new plants for the Nether
  • New Nether-mobs
  • New unique biomes
  • Vertical and volumetric biome system (supporting other mods and datapacks)
  • Many new materials, recipes, food, tools and items
  • Ability to farm some materials using plant farms and mob farms
  • Many Nether structures, including big and rare Nether Cities
  • Ability to configure presence of blocks, items, structures, biomes and plant density (and a config GUI with ModsMenu mod)
  • Integrations with some other mods.

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Project description from CurseForge.

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