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YUNG's Better Strongholds (Forge/NeoForge)
A complete redesign of Minecraft's strongholds
Quick answer
Which YUNG's Better Strongholds (Forge/NeoForge) release should I use?
YUNG's Better Strongholds (Forge/NeoForge) [26.1.2] YUNG's Better Strongholds v6.1.0 (NeoForge) targets 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is YUNG's Better Strongholds (Forge/NeoForge) 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 YUNG's Better Strongholds (Forge/NeoForge) [26.1.2] YUNG's Better Strongholds v6.1.0 (NeoForge) need?
[26.1.2] YUNG's Better Strongholds v6.1.0 (NeoForge). Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install YUNG's API (Forge/NeoForge) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add YUNG's Better Strongholds (Forge/NeoForge) without breaking your instance.
Built for YUNG's Better Strongholds (Forge/NeoForge) [26.1.2] YUNG's Better Strongholds v6.1.0 (NeoForge). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use [26.1.2] YUNG's Better Strongholds v6.1.0 (NeoForge). It targets 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install YUNG's API (Forge/NeoForge) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 [26.1.2] YUNG's Better Strongholds v6.1.0 (NeoForge). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does YUNG's Better Strongholds (Forge/NeoForge) add?

A complete redesign of Minecraft strongholds like never before, making them much more complex and exciting while still staying true to vanilla themes. There are over 15 different rooms, various types of tunnels and hallways, staircases, traps, and even hidden areas!

YUNG's Better Strongholds is intended to be fully compatible with every worldgen mod, including:
- YUNG's Better Mineshafts
- YUNG's Better Dungeons
- YUNG's Extras
- YUNG's Bridges
- Better End
- Endergetic Expansion
- Repurposed Structures - RS offers a custom data pack you can use in addition to the mod that adds repurposed versions of Better Strongholds to the Nether and End! Check it out here. Use the latest version of Repurposed Structures!!
- Save My Stronghold! - You no longer need SMS! Better Strongholds includes all the functionality of Save My Stronghold built-in.
- End Remastered - Better Strongholds will generate in addition to ER's End Gate and End Castle. The new eyes ER adds can be used with vanilla portal frame blocks, meaning you can use them with Better Strongholds just fine. If you want the eyes to take you to the Better Stronghold when right clicked, add betterstrongholds:stronghold to the eye_behavior (called eye_structure_list in 1.18) list setting in the ER config. The eyes will track any of the structures in the list - whichever is closest to you at the moment you use it. Note that starting in 1.18.2+ you shouldn't need to change any options - the two mods are fully compatible by default.
- Other - If the strongholds are either not spawning at all or spawning in dimensions they shouldn't be spawning in, be sure you're on the latest version of Better Strongholds and YUNG's API.

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
YUNG's Better Strongholds (Forge/NeoForge) by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.20
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader build1.19.3
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 17 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
YUNG's Better Strongholds (Forge/NeoForge) versions and loaders
[26.1.2] YUNG's Better Strongholds v6.1.0 (NeoForge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-26.1.2-NeoForge-6.1.0.jar
24 Jun 2026
[1.21.4] YUNG's Better Strongholds v5.4.0 (NeoForge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-1.21.4-NeoForge-5.4.0.jar
14 Apr 2025
[1.21.1] YUNG's Better Strongholds v5.1.3 (Forge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-1.21.1-Forge-5.1.3.jar
6 Mar 2025
[1.21.1] YUNG's Better Strongholds v5.1.2 (Forge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-1.21.1-Forge-5.1.2.jar
14 Oct 2024
[1.21.1] YUNG's Better Strongholds v5.1.1 (Forge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-1.21.1-Forge-5.1.1.jar
13 Oct 2024
[1.21.1] YUNG's Better Strongholds v5.1.0 (Forge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-1.21.1-Forge-5.1.0.jar
12 Oct 2024
[1.20.4] YUNG's Better Strongholds v4.4.3 (Forge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-1.20.4-Forge-4.4.3.jar
17 May 2024
[1.20.4] YUNG's Better Strongholds v4.4.2 (Forge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-1.20.4-Forge-4.4.2.jar
9 May 2024
[1.20.4] YUNG's Better Strongholds v4.4.1 (Forge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-1.20.4-Forge-4.4.1.jar
12 Mar 2024
[1.20.4] YUNG's Better Strongholds v4.4.0 (Forge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-1.20.4-Forge-4.4.0.jar
20 Feb 2024
[1.20] YUNG's Better Strongholds v4.0.3 (Forge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-1.20-Forge-4.0.3.jar
25 Sept 2023
[1.20] YUNG's Better Strongholds v4.0.2 (Forge)
YungsBetterStrongholds-1.20-Forge-4.0.2.jar
20 Sept 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
