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YUNG's Better Desert Temples (Forge/NeoForge)
A complete redesign of Minecraft's desert temples!
Quick answer
Which YUNG's Better Desert Temples (Forge/NeoForge) release should I use?
YUNG's Better Desert Temples (Forge/NeoForge) [26.1.2] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v5.1.1 (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 Desert Temples (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 Desert Temples (Forge/NeoForge) [26.1.2] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v5.1.1 (NeoForge) need?
[26.1.2] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v5.1.1 (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 Desert Temples (Forge/NeoForge) without breaking your instance.
Built for YUNG's Better Desert Temples (Forge/NeoForge) [26.1.2] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v5.1.1 (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 Desert Temples v5.1.1 (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 Desert Temples v5.1.1 (NeoForge). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does YUNG's Better Desert Temples (Forge/NeoForge) add?

The ultimate upgrade to Minecraft's desert temples! YUNG's Better Desert Temples redesigns vanilla desert temples to be way more exciting, adding a variety of new puzzles, traps, & parkour challenges. And of course, you'll get much better loot than vanilla's desert temples for your troubles!
By default, mining fatigue will be applied to all players in the Better Desert Temple. Once you clear the temple (i.e. kill the pharaoh at the end of the temple), the mining fatigue effect for that temple will be permanently lifted! You can disable this feature in the config. Additionally, you can re-enable vanilla desert temples to spawn alongside Better Desert Temples in the config.

YUNG's Better Desert Temples is intended to be fully compatible with every worldgen mod, including:
- YUNG's Better Strongholds
- YUNG's Better Mineshafts
- YUNG's Better Dungeons
- YUNG's Extras
- YUNG's Bridges
- Repurposed Structures. RS also offers a custom data pack you can use in addition to the mod that adds repurposed versions of these desert temples! Check it out here.

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
YUNG's Better Desert Temples (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 buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
YUNG's Better Desert Temples (Forge/NeoForge) versions and loaders
[26.1.2] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v5.1.1 (NeoForge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-26.1.2-NeoForge-5.1.1.jar
10 Sept 2026
[26.1.2] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v5.1.0 (NeoForge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-26.1.2-NeoForge-5.1.0.jar
24 Jun 2026
[1.21.4] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v4.4.0 (NeoForge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-1.21.4-NeoForge-4.4.0.jar
14 Apr 2025
[1.21.1] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v4.1.5 (Forge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-1.21.1-Forge-4.1.5.jar
7 Mar 2025
[1.21.1] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v4.1.4 (Forge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-1.21.1-Forge-4.1.4.jar
6 Mar 2025
[1.21.1] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v4.1.3 (Forge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-1.21.1-Forge-4.1.3.jar
4 Feb 2025
[1.21.1] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v4.1.2 (Forge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-1.21.1-Forge-4.1.2.jar
14 Oct 2024
[1.21.1] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v4.1.1 (Forge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-1.21.1-Forge-4.1.1.jar
13 Oct 2024
[1.21.1] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v4.1.0 (Forge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-1.21.1-Forge-4.1.0.jar
12 Oct 2024
[1.20.4] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v3.4.4 (Forge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-1.20.4-Forge-3.4.4.jar
17 May 2024
[1.20.4] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v3.4.3 (Forge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-1.20.4-Forge-3.4.3.jar
16 May 2024
[1.20.4] YUNG's Better Desert Temples v3.4.2 (Forge)
YungsBetterDesertTemples-1.20.4-Forge-3.4.2.jar
9 May 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
