Aetheric Pillar Secrets Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I find my first monument?
Travel through different biomes and listen carefully for a low humming sound—it grows louder as you approach a ruin. Once you hear it clearly, look around for distinctive stone structures that blend with the terrain, like cherry monuments in blossom forests or coniferous monuments in pine forests.
What's the humming sound and can I turn it off?
The humming is an audio cue that intensifies as you get closer to a monument, helping you locate ruins. You can adjust monument spawn frequency and other settings through the mod's in-game settings screen, though the humming itself is part of the core location mechanic.
Do I need specific gear to fight monument guardians?
The mod doesn't require special equipment, but monument guardians are genuinely dangerous—bring armor, weapons, and healing items appropriate for your progression level. Different monument types (Hunter, Warrior, Sentinel) emphasize different combat styles, so prepare accordingly.
What happens after I defeat the guardians?
Once you've cleared the hostile mobs, interact with the glowing Elderheart core at the monument's center to claim it and unlock its dormant power. The specific perks you gain depend on which monument variant you defeated.
How do I use the Monolith Codex?
Collect research fragments dropped by wandering traders throughout your world and interact with them to add entries to your Monolith Codex. The codex teaches you about ancient powers and helps you understand how the monuments work.
Can I control how many monuments spawn?
Yes—open the mod's in-game settings screen to adjust monument spawn rates to match your preference, whether you want them rare or common in your world.
Do these monuments work with other world generation mods?
Yes, the mod is designed to work smoothly alongside other world generation mods in custom modpacks without conflicts.
What's the difference between the monument types?
Cherry, Coniferous, and Oakwood monuments are biome variants with different architecture, while Hunter, Warrior, and Sentinel monuments offer different combat-focused perks—Hunter for ranged, Warrior for melee, and Sentinel for defense.
Can I find research fragments without exploring monuments?
Yes—wandering traders scatter research fragments throughout your world, so you can collect codex entries by exploring and trading without necessarily entering every monument.
Will this mod cause lag or performance issues?
The mod is optimized for smooth performance and integrates well with modpacks, but spawn rate settings let you reduce monument frequency if you experience performance concerns in your specific setup.