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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Cave Spelunking

Prevents ores from spawning not exposed to air/fluids/other ore blocks

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Quick answer

Which Cave Spelunking release should I use?

Updated 3 months ago
Latest stable file caveore-1.21.1-4.0.jar
Game version 1.21, 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Cave Spelunking caveore-1.21.1-4.0.jar targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with NeoForge. 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 Cave Spelunking 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 NeoForge
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 Cave Spelunking caveore-1.21.1-4.0.jar need?

caveore-1.21.1-4.0.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 Cave Spelunking without breaking your instance.

Built for Cave Spelunking caveore-1.21.1-4.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use caveore-1.21.1-4.0.jar. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with NeoForge; 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 this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside caveore-1.21.1-4.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Cave Spelunking add?

  • Cave-Focused Ore Generation: Ores only appear next to specific cave blocks (like air, water, and lava), ensuring a more natural placement.
  • Customizable Ore Spawn Chance: Adjust the global spawn rate of ores with a simple percentage slider. Decrease for a challenge or keep it balanced.
  • Hidden Ore Chance: Control the likelihood of ores generating outside designated cave walls. Default is 10% for a more cave-focused experience.
  • Vein Density Modifier: Fine-tune the density of ore veins like iron and copper with a multiplier. From disabling veins entirely to increasing their abundance, the choice is yours.
  • Ore Inclusion/Exclusion List: Specify ores to exclude (or include, with inversion) from the cave-only restriction, ensuring compatibility with modded ores.

Requires Cuboard dependency to be installed in newer versions

  • Set the chance for ore to spawn outside of caves
  • Set which blocks ore is allowed to spawn next to, default is air, liquids and other ore blocks
  • Reduce the chance of all ore to spawn globally
  • Set the density of ore veins(iron/copper)
  • Set which ores are affected/excluded

If you enjoy this mod consider supporting the development, any support is greatly appreciated.

The development is an unpaid free-time activity, so any support helps being able to spend more time on it.
You can support me on Patreon, or just spreading the word around.

Project description from CurseForge.

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