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Real Nether

Burn in the Nether without protection.

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Quick answer

Which Real Nether release should I use?

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Latest stable file 26.2+mod
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric, Forge, NeoForge

Real Nether 26.2+mod targets 26.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Real Nether 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, Forge, NeoForge
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 Real Nether 26.2+mod need?

26.2+mod. 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 Real Nether without breaking your instance.

Built for Real Nether 26.2+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 26.2+mod. It targets 26.2 with Fabric, Forge, 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

    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 26.2+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Real Nether add?

Intro

Vanilla Minecraft has a -huge- problem. The Nether is cold.
Well, never fear! The Real Nether is here!

Prepare for a burning desire to cool off!

Summary

This data pack/mod assumes that the Nether is super hot! That means that mobs and players catch fire and burn when they enter the Nether.

The overall aim is to make the Nether harder by providing a new twist to the way that Netherite works and adding challenges to traverse the Nether.

For versions before 26.2 also read "LEGACY (versions below 26.2)"

Function

What changed?
The vanilla Netherite is now Netherite Alloy because it is made of Netherite Scrap and Gold Ingots, and now takes damage in fire/lava. If you build a Netherite Forge you can get real Netherite, which doesn't burn!.

Going into the Nether without wearing, carrying, or otherwise using one of these will cause you to combust:

  • Netherite Armor (not Netherite Alloy)
  • Ice, Packed Ice, or Blue Ice
  • Fire Resistance
  • Inside Powdered Snow

¡ New Features !

-- The Ice Machine

The Ice Machine is used to make Ice (from Ice Shards), and then use Ice for Packed/Blue ice.

-- The Netherite Forge!
(a new player-made structure)

The Netherite Forge is made from [Cracked or not] Polished Blackstone Bricks (which is acquired in the Nether), and is used to smelt Ancient Debris and Netherite Scrap, producing Netherite Scrap and Netherite Nuggets respectively.

-- The Netherite Smithing Table

The Netherite Smithing Table is used to craft Netherite items, such as: Ingots, Swords, Pickaxes, Armor, etc. . .


Supplementary Material

Recipes
Item Crafting Block Recipe
Ice Machine Crafting Table Ice Machine Recipe.png
Ice Ice Machine Ice Recipe.png
Packed Ice Ice Machine Packed Ice Recipe.png (same as Vanilla Crafting Table)
Blue Ice Ice Machine Blue Ice Recipe.png (same as Vanilla Crafting Table)
Netherite Smithing Table Crafting Table Netherite Smithing Table Recipe.png
Netherite Items Netherite Smithing Table Netherite Items Recipes.png
Walkthrough _for a general walkthrough read below, or watch "Real Nether - Legacy Instructional Video" found under the Legacy tab below_

Written Out:

0) Collect Ice Shards from Ice, Packed Ice, and/or Blue Ice

1) Use 6 Cobblestone, 1 Cobblestone Slab, 1 Smooth Stone Slab, and 1 Hopper (see recipes) to craft the Ice Machine
Cobblestone and Cobbled Deepslate are interchangeable

2) Use the Ice Machine to craft Ice from Ice Shards (see recipes)

3) Gather -lots- of Ice, Packed Ice, and/or Blue Ice. [Inventory worth]

4) Use your supply of Ice to go to the Nether and acquire Blackstone & Ancient Debris

5) Use Blackstone to create the Netherite Forge (Diagram from back to front)

    ▓ - air
    ░ - any
    ■ - Polished Blackstone Bricks/Cracked Polished Blackstone Bricks
    ╚ ═ ╝ - Polished Blackstone Brick Stairs
    ◘ - Chiseled Polished Blackstone (placed very last)
         0              1               2              3              4
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Use Lava to power your Forge (1 Lava smelts 100 items)

6) Use your forge to smelt Ancient Debris into Netherite Scrap

7) Put your Netherite Scrap back into the forge to get Netherite Nuggets

8) Use 4 Polished Blackstone Bricks, 3 Netherite Scrap, 1 Campfire, and 1 Smithing Table to craft Netherite Smithing Table (see recipes)
(Cracked variant also works -- Soul Campfire also works)

9) Use Netherite Smithing Table to craft non-alloy Netherite items (see recipes)

10) Equip your Netherite Armor to protect yourself in the Nether

NOTE

These also lessen burning: Powdered Snow, Fire Resistance, Fire Protection

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LEGACY (versions below 26.2)

Legacy Information (versions below 26.2)

Function

Going into the Nether without one of these will cause you to combust:

[. . .]

  • Ice Totem (in off-hand)
    • Icy Soul
    • Frozen Spirit
    • Glaciated Wraith

¡ New Features !

-- The Ice Machine

The Ice Machine is used to make Ice Totems.


Supplementary Material

Recipes

Item Crafting Block Recipe
Icy Soul Ice Machine Icy Soul Recipe.png
Frozen Spirit Ice Machine Frozen Spirit Recipe.png
Glaciated Wraith Ice Machine Glaciated Wraith Recipe.png

Walkthrough

‎‎ Written Out:

0a) Collect Ice Shards from Ice

[. . .]

2) Use the Ice Machine to craft Icy Totems (see recipes)

2a) Tier 1 - 6 Ice, 3 Gold Ingot

2b) Tier 2 - 6 Packed Ice, 3 Diamond

2c) Tier 3 - 6 Blue Ice, 2 Soul Lantern, 1 Netherite [Alloy] Ingot

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