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Castle Shift Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I find castles in my world?
Castles generate naturally throughout most biomes as you explore. They're large multi-story structures, so climbing high or traveling far from your spawn point increases your chances of spotting one. If castles aren't appearing, check your datapack settings to ensure they're enabled for your world's biomes.
Can I control where castles spawn?
Yes, you can use datapacks to modify spawn spacing, separation distance between castles, and which biomes generate them. This lets you make castles rarer or more common, or restrict them to specific biome types.
Why do I see different materials on the same castle?
Castle Shift Mod randomly selects materials for roofs, walls, and stairs each time a castle generates, so every fortress has a unique color palette. You may also see weathering effects where stone bricks are replaced with cobblestone, andesite, or cracked variants for a worn appearance.
How many floors do castles have?
All castles generated by this mod have four complete stories, with corridors, rooms, and staircases connecting each level. You can climb towers to reach the highest points and explore distinct room layouts on every floor.
Are the castle layouts always the same?
No—the mod uses randomized templates for centers, corners, walls, and towers, so the interior layout and room connections differ between castles. You'll never find two identical fortresses.
Do castles have loot or treasure inside?
The mod generates the castle structures themselves; any loot or mobs depend on your world settings and other mods you have installed. Check your other mod configurations if you're expecting specific rewards.
Will castles generate in the Nether or End?
By default, castles generate in most overworld biomes. You can use datapacks to enable or disable generation in specific biomes, including modded dimensions, depending on your configuration.
Can I modify castle generation without datapacks?
Datapacks are the primary way to customize spawn spacing, separation, and biome filters. Without them, castles will generate using the mod's default settings.
Do castles cause lag or performance issues?
Large structures can impact performance depending on your hardware and render distance. If you experience lag, try increasing the separation distance between castles or reducing your render distance.
Can I use this mod with other structure mods?
Yes, Castle Shift Mod should work alongside other world generation mods, but spacing conflicts may occur if multiple mods generate large structures in the same areas. Adjust datapack settings or mod config files to control spawn rates if needed.