CurseForge · Minecraft mod
CaveBiomeAPI
Have underground biomes in 1.16.5!
Quick answer
Which CaveBiomeAPI release matches 1.16.4 Forge?
CaveBiomeAPI cavebiomes-2.0.jar targets 1.16.3, 1.16.5, 1.16.4 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is CaveBiomeAPI 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 CaveBiomeAPI cavebiomes-2.0.jar need?
cavebiomes-2.0.jar on 1.16.4 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 CaveBiomeAPI without breaking your instance.
Built for CaveBiomeAPI cavebiomes-2.0.jar on 1.16.4 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use cavebiomes-2.0.jar. It targets 1.16.3, 1.16.5, 1.16.4 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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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 cavebiomes-2.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does CaveBiomeAPI add?


Requires Platform API

📖 CaveBiomeAPI allows the minecraft worlds to have underground biomes in 1.16.5!
Wiki in Development
Currently Supported Mods
- VanillaBackport (Formerly Caves & Cliffs Backport)
- Darker Depths
Special Thanks To:
New system inspired on SimpleCaveBiomes by Lymia.




Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
CaveBiomeAPI by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.16.5
3 loader builds1.16.4
1 loader build1.16.3
1 loader build1.16.1
1 loader build1.15.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
CaveBiomeAPI versions and loaders
cavebiomes-1.2.1.jar
23 Jul 2021
cavebiomes-1.2.0.jar
20 Jul 2021
cavebiomes-1.1.0.jar
27 Jun 2021
cavebiomes-2.0.jar
12 Jun 2021
cavebiomes-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar
23 May 2021
bgcore-1.16.5-1.1.jar
20 Feb 2021
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.