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Cave Dust
Dust is a Minecraft mod that adds the white ash particle from the Basalt Deltas biome to the underground to simulate dust!
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Cave Dust release should I use?
Latest stable file 3.1.0
Game version 26.1.2
Loader Fabric
Cave Dust 3.1.0 targets 26.1.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Cave Dust required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
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
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Cave Dust 3.1.0 need?
3.1.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Cave Dust without breaking your instance.
Built for Cave Dust 3.1.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 3.1.0. It targets 26.1.2 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
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 3.1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Cave Dust add?
What...what is "Cave Dust"?
I'm glad you asked! It's just a mod that adds the white ash particle from the Basalt Deltas biome to the underground to simulate dust! After all, the air wouldn't be 100% clear in a real mineshaft :p
Now to the nitty gritty: It works by checking if the player has the sky above them while being below sea level and then scales the amount of particles based on depth.
It has a config system that you can access using Mod Menu, most things you can change in-game, but to change the particle you'll need to open the config file manually :)
As a note, it doesn't activate in the Lush Caves biome, since it already has it's own particles :p
This was inspired by Dylanstime in the moonflower Discord server, thanks for the idea!
Dependencies
Cave Dust requires the Fabric API but everything else Cave Dust needs is included. HOWEVER, I recommend Mod Menu to be able to use the config screen :p
Showcase video
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Cave Dust by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.21.8
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.5
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.4
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.3
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.6
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.5
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.4
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.1
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 17 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Cave Dust versions and loaders
3.1.0
cave_dust-3.1.0.jar
20 Apr 2026
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup 26.1.2Fabric release
3.0.1
cave_dust-3.0.1.jar
5 Sept 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.8 · Fabric setup 1.21.8Fabric release
3.0.1
cave_dust-3.0.1.jar
27 Apr 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.5 · Fabric setup 1.21.5Fabric release
3.0.1
cave_dust-3.0.1.jar
12 Jan 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.4 · Fabric setup 1.21.4Fabric release
3.0.1
cave_dust-3.0.1.jar
1 Jan 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup 1.21.1Fabric release
3.0.1
cave_dust-3.0.1.jar
29 Dec 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Fabric setup 1.20.1Fabric release
3.0.1
cave_dust-3.0.1.jar
18 Nov 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.3 · Fabric setup 1.21.3Fabric release
3.0.0
cave_dust-3.0.0.jar
27 Jun 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21 · Fabric setup 1.21Fabric release
3.0.0
cave_dust-3.0.0.jar
3 Jun 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Fabric setup 1.20.1Fabric release
3.0.0
cave_dust-3.0.0.jar
31 May 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.6 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.6Fabric release
3.0.0
cavedust-3.0.0.jar
30 May 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.4 · Forge setup 1.20.4Forge release
2.0.4
cavedust-2.0.4-1.20.1-forge.jar
13 Feb 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
