Modrinth · Minecraft mod
BetterNetherBeta
A mod that transforms the Nether dimension with new biomes, materials, mobs and plants
Quick answer
Which BetterNetherBeta release matches b1.7.3?
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.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does BetterNetherBeta 0.5.0 need?
0.5.0 on b1.7.3. 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 BetterNetherBeta without breaking your instance.
Built for BetterNetherBeta 0.5.0 on b1.7.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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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.
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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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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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 |
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
BetterNetherBeta by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
BetterNetherBeta versions and loaders
1.0.0-alpha-9
bnb-1.0.0-alpha-9.jar
30 Aug 2025
1.0.0-alpha-8
bnb-1.0.0-alpha-8.jar
18 May 2025
1.0.0-alpha-7
bnb-1.0.0-alpha-7.jar
17 May 2025
1.0.0-alpha-6
bnb-1.0.0-alpha-6.jar
17 May 2025
1.0.0-alpha-5
bnb-1.0.0-alpha-5.jar
16 May 2025
1.0.0-alpha-4
bnb-1.0.0-alpha-4.jar
17 Apr 2025
1.0.0-alpha-3
bnb-1.0.0-alpha-3.jar
16 Apr 2025
1.0.0-alpha-2
bnb-1.0.0-alpha-2.jar
13 Apr 2025
1.0.0-alpha-1
bnb-1.0.0-alpha-1.jar
9 Apr 2025
0.5.0
bnb-0.5.0.jar
31 Aug 2021
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.