
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
No Caves
Collection of datapacks to stop All Caves, New Caves, or even the Old Carver Caves from generating.
Quick answer
Which No Caves release should I use?
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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 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.
Pick your setup
No Caves by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader builds1.21.4
5 loader builds1.21.3
5 loader builds1.21.2
5 loader builds1.21.1
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 28 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
No Caves versions and loaders
1.2.1+mod
no-caves-1.2.1.jar
25 Mar 2026
1.1.1+mod
no-caves-1.1.1.jar
25 Mar 2026
1.2.1+mod
no-caves-1.2.1.jar
25 Mar 2026
1.2.1+mod
no-caves-1.2.1.jar
8 Oct 2025
1.2.1
No_Old_Caves_1.2.1.zip
8 Oct 2025
1.1.1+mod
no-caves-1.1.1.jar
8 Oct 2025
1.1.1
No_New_Caves_1.1.1.zip
8 Oct 2025
1.2.1+mod
no-caves-1.2.1.jar
8 Oct 2025
1.2.1
No_Caves_1.2.1.zip
8 Oct 2025
1.2.0+mod
no-caves-1.2.0.jar
4 Aug 2025
1.2.0
No_Caves_1.2.0.zip
4 Aug 2025
1.1.0+mod
no-caves-1.1.0.jar
4 Aug 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.