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Block Variants FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
What does the Block Variants Mod do?
It adds slab, stair, wall, fence, and fence gate variants for many wood and stone block types. The author describes it as providing tons of blocks that are missing in vanilla.
What blocks does Block Variants add?
It adds variants like acacia log slabs and stairs, acacia wood fences, fence gates, slabs, stairs, and walls, plus stone types such as basalt, calcite, and amethyst block slabs, stairs, and walls. It also adds variants for terracotta, glazed terracotta, concrete, and wool colors.
Which Minecraft versions does Block Variants support?
The Modrinth project page lists Minecraft versions 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, and 26.3.
What mod loaders does Block Variants run on?
It supports Forge and NeoForge.
Does Block Variants require any dependencies?
For version 1.19.2 and above it requires Ametrin API.
Are there integration mods for Block Variants?
Yes, there is a Biomes O' Plenty integration and an Oh The Biomes We've Gone integration.
Does Block Variants add new items or just blocks?
It registers blocks, including slabs, stairs, walls, fences, and fence gates. The wiki summary describes it as adding block variants rather than new items.
How do you craft blocks from Block Variants?
The wiki lists Crafting, Stonecutting, and Smelting recipes for the mod's blocks. The author notes it also offers alternate ways to craft things, such as furnaces from granite.
What categories is Block Variants listed under?
On Modrinth it is listed under decoration. On CurseForge it is listed under Cosmetic, Ores and Resources, and Utility & QoL.
Does Block Variants add polished diorite walls and amethyst slabs?
Yes, the author and the 9Minecraft article both mention polished diorite walls and amethyst slabs as examples of blocks missing in vanilla that the mod provides.