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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Better Cave Dweller

Gives the already horrifying monster everybody knows as the cave dweller a scarier look and better animations

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which Better Cave Dweller release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file 2.1-fabric
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Fabric

Better Cave Dweller 2.1-fabric targets 1.20.1 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Better Cave Dweller 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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Better Cave Dweller 2.1-fabric need?

2.1-fabric. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Geckolib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

1 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
Geckolib Needed by Better Cave Dweller 2.1-fabric
required
Matching file found Matched file: 4.8.4
Fabric API Needed by Geckolib
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 0.92.12+1.20.1

1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Better Cave Dweller without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Cave Dweller 2.1-fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.1-fabric. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Geckolib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  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 2.1-fabric. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Cave Dweller add?

THIS MOD REQUIRES GECKOLIB!!

(GeckoLib should be downloaded instantly when downloading this mod, if that's not the case please notify me and download GeckoLib using the link above)

If there are any issues like Minecraft saying you need a newer version of GeckoLib or the forge loader you will just need to create a profile using the required forge loader and manually install the correct version of GeckoLib.

IF THE ANIMATIONS ARE NOT WORKING WHEN USING SHADERS PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE FOLLOWING MOD!!! Oculus & GeckoLib Compat mod.

COPYRIGHT:

This mod is a combination of other mods that make the cave dweller a lot scarier and better.
The combined mods are:

  • Enhanced cave noise made by Schpalrbo
  • Cave dweller evolved made by SiverDX
  • and a resource pack named cave dweller sound overhaul made by Scorchy.

I have permissions from all of the creators of the original mods, screenshots of approvement are at the images tab.

This also means that I myself am not an experienced coder, however I'll try to help the best I can with issues.

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

Better Cave Dweller by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

8 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Better Cave Dweller versions and loaders

12 of 12 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.