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BetterNetherBeta

A mod that transforms the Nether dimension with new biomes, materials, mobs and plants

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Quick answer

Which BetterNetherBeta release should I use?

Updated 1 year ago
Latest stable file 0.5.0
Game version b1.7.3
Loader Fabric

BetterNetherBeta 0.5.0 targets b1.7.3 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

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

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
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 marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does BetterNetherBeta 0.5.0 need?

0.5.0. 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 BetterNetherBeta without breaking your instance.

Built for BetterNetherBeta 0.5.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 0.5.0. It targets b1.7.3 with Fabric; 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

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 0.5.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does BetterNetherBeta add?

This is the Nether enhancement mod for beta 1.7.3. It adds some new biomes into the Nether with unique flora and fauna and some modern MC features like colored fog and biome particles.

Can be combined with StartInTheNether mod to get unique survival experience.


For version 1.0.0 and above:

Requires StAPI 2.0+ (available on Modrinth), can be installed same as other mods.

Mod Content (WIP):

  • Tall Nether: Nether height was increased to 256 blocks and lava sea level was increased to 96 blocks.
  • Custom Nether Generator: new Nether generator with different terrain features scattered all over the world. You can see many different terrain types including mountains, pillars, oceans, plains and so on.
  • Many New Nether Biomes: there are now many colorful biomes with unique resources.
  • Colored Custom Fog And Particles: Nether now have colored fog which dynamically changes over time and biome particle effects.
  • New Mobs And Entities: Nether now have more different creatures, for example spiders with different colors.
  • Spinning Wheel: new craft station that allows you to make cloth that is resistant to fire.
  • Obsidian Boats: you can now travel across lava sea.
  • Portal Compass: now you will be able to find your portal even if you are far away from it.
  • New Achievements: your simple guide in mod progression.
  • Many New Building BLocks: decorate your base or build a new one, open your creative freedom.
  • Nether Weather: dangerous lava rain or dense Nether fog will make your travel more interesting.
  • Fireproof Cloth Armor: now you can save yourself from lava and rain, but with cost of durability.
  • Custom Nether Music: special music designed for the Nether will make your experience unique.
  • Custom Ambience System: dynamic environment ambience will enhance your experience even more.
  • Portals with any shape: you can build a Nether portal with any shape that you like.
  • Custom Achievements: all new achievements will guide you threw the new Nether world.
  • Custom Music: made by ConnorCrow specially for this mod, enjoy nice atmosphere while being in the Nether.
Nether Weather System Nether Ambience System

For version 0.5 and below:

Requires: Station Loader 1.3.1

How To Install: for Multi MC



Content list:

  • 7 new biomes for the Nether;
  • 3 new wooden materials;
  • 3 new mobs;
  • New stone type;
  • Many building materials;
  • New Nether terrain generation;
  • Multithreading for the Nether generator;
  • Emissive textures (for Nether blocks & plants);
  • Vertical slabs (for Nether blocks);
  • Biome save/load on disk (for Nether biomes);
  • Simple configs.

Project description from Modrinth.

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