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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

No Caves

Collection of datapacks to stop All Caves, New Caves, or even the Old Carver Caves from generating.

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Quick answer

Which No Caves release should I use?

Updated 7 months ago
Latest stable file 1.2.1+mod
Game version 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2
Loader Fabric, Forge, NeoForge

No Caves 1.2.1+mod targets 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2 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 No Caves 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 No Caves 1.2.1+mod need?

1.2.1+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 No Caves without breaking your instance.

Built for No Caves 1.2.1+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.2.1+mod. It targets 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2 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 1.2.1+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does No Caves add?

No Caves

Don't want caves? You're in luck! This datapack removes them. There are still underground features and structures (Ancient Cities, Strongholds, Mineshafts, Amethyst Geodes, Lava Pools, Ores, etc.) but no more caves. Additionally, this datapack has sister versions that remove specific types of caves, like only removing the new caves or old caves. The datapacks now work with the Large Biomes and Amplified Presets!

No Caves

Removes all caves

No Old Caves

Removes all the old carver caves, leaving just the 1.18+ caves (noise caves)

No New Caves

Removes all of the 1.18+ caves (noise caves), leaving only the classic carver caves

Compatibility Notes:

In order to use this with other packs, No Caves must be the top-most level datapack (e.g. it should appear higher on the list, above other datapacks).

Compatibility has to be made manually depending on how the mod handles their caves. Sometimes, it is done automatically though, it just depends on what they do. That being said, I plan on adding support for mods like Tectonic, Terralith, and more.

"Where did 'Retro Caves' Go?" / "I wish 'No New Caves' had more caves like pre-1.18 did..."

Checkout Retro Caves

Sponsor: Sparked Host

Project description from Modrinth.

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