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Biome Locator Mod FAQ

15 questions players actually ask, answered.

What problem does the Biome Locator Mod solve?
It helps players locate specific biomes without having to wander aimlessly for thousands of blocks, which is especially useful for finding rare biomes that might be very far away.
What is the main item added by this mod?
The mod adds a new item called the Biome Locator that can be used to find the exact location of a specific biome you want.
Where can you obtain a Biome Locator?
You can find Biome Locators in various Overworld chests or craft them yourself using a crafting recipe.
Why would someone use the Biome Locator instead of searching manually?
Manual biome searching can be extremely time-consuming and unreliable, especially for rare biomes that might be thousands of blocks away, making the Biome Locator a much more efficient solution.
Is the Biome Locator only found in chests?
No, while you can find it in various Overworld chests, you can also craft the Biome Locator yourself if you have the necessary materials.
What does the Biome Locator tell you about a biome?
When used, the Biome Locator will help you find the exact location of the specific biome you are searching for.
What does the Biome Locator Mod do?
It adds a Biome Locator item that locates and points toward nearby biomes when used. It also lets you view relevant information about biomes.
What item does the Biome Locator Mod add?
It adds one item called the Biome Locator . Using it helps you find a specific biome you want.
Does the Biome Locator Mod require any dependencies?
Yes, Flytre Lib is required, version 1.8.6 or later.
Is the Biome Locator craftable?
Yes, the Biome Locator has a crafting recipe listed on the wiki.
Can I configure the Biome Locator Mod?
Yes, it has config options including blacklisted_biomes, chance_as_loot, max_biome_distance, required_advancement, and ui_location, plus client and server settings.
Can the Biome Locator be found as loot?
Yes, there is a chance_as_loot config option, so it can appear as loot depending on your settings.
Can I blacklist certain biomes from the Biome Locator?
Yes, the blacklisted_biomes config option lets you exclude biomes.
How far can the Biome Locator find biomes?
There is a max_biome_distance config option that controls the search distance.
Does the Biome Locator require an advancement to use?
There is a required_advancement config option, so access can be gated behind an advancement depending on your settings.