Cold Sweat Wiki & Guide

Contents (20)

Overview
Core Concepts
Guides
Processes
Items
Blocks
Mobs
Configuration
Animal Temperature
Animate Soulspring Lamp
Celsius
Check Sleep Conditions
Cold Freezing Hearts
Cold Knockback Reduction
Cold Mining Impairment
Cold Movement Slowdown
Config Button Pos
Custom Hotbar
Frequently asked questions

Overview

Cold Sweat is a highly immersive survival mod that introduces a dynamic temperature system to Minecraft. It challenges players to manage their body heat in response to biomes, weather, altitude, and nearby heat or cold sources. Unlike simple environmental mods, Cold Sweat integrates deeply with Vanilla mechanics, allowing players to insulate their favorite armor, use portable temperature regulators, and even tame unique creatures to help navigate extreme climates.

Core Concepts

Body Temperature: Your internal heat level, displayed as a gauge next to the hotbar. Staying at extreme levels for too long leads to negative status effects and eventually death.
World Temperature: The ambient temperature of your current location, influenced by the biome, time of day, weather, and proximity to blocks like lava or ice.
Habituation: A mechanic where players gradually become more resistant to the temperatures they frequently inhabit.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Cold Sweat BlocksTemperature Control Blocks Hearth The Hearth is the ultimate base temperature regulator. It requires a roof to…Cold Sweat Insulation SystemThe insulation system allows players to upgrade their existing armor (including modded armor) to handle extreme…Cold Sweat ItemsCold Sweat adds several tools and materials to help manage temperature. Item Description Thermometer Displays the…Cold Sweat MobsChameleon The Chameleon is a passive mob added by Cold Sweat that serves as a living thermometer and guide. Spawn:…Cold Sweat RecipesWhile JEI is recommended for exact layouts, here are the primary crafting components: Thermometer : 2 Gold Ingots + 3…Cold Sweat Temperature MechanicsThe mod calculates temperature based on a variety of environmental factors. Understanding these is key to survival.…Crafting and Using the HearthCrafting and Using the Hearth, Boiler, and IceboxHow to Cool Down and Survive the NetherHeat Gear for Hot Biomes The Nether, deserts, and the area around lava push your temperature up. The counter is…How to Craft Insulating Armor at the Sewing TableGathering Materials Two armor lines exist: Goat Fur for cold and Hoglin Hide for heat. Goat Fur comes from goats;…How to Manage Heat in the Nether with Cold SweatHow to Stay Warm with the HearthBuilding and Fueling the Hearth Craft a Hearth and place it where you spend time — a base, a mining outpost, or a…How to Survive the Nether with Cold SweatHow to Use the Thermometer, Waterskin, and Icebox TogetherReading Your Temperature Hold the Thermometer to see whether you are running hot or cold. Use it before you leave…Insulating Minecarts and Transporting GoodsMaking Insulated Minecarts and Armor with the Sewing Table

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 26 minecraft:campfire_cooking · 4 toughasnails:water_purifying · 3 minecraft:smelting · 2

Items

C F G H M S T W

Blocks

Mobs

Creatures this mod adds.

Chameleon

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

Option	What it does
`clientside_warning`	Clientside only. This has no affect on gameplay.
`require_op`	Requires operator permissions.

Animal Temperature

Option	What it does
`name`	Animal Temperature

Animate Soulspring Lamp

Option	What it does
`name`	Custom Soul Lamp
`desc`	Uses a custom animated model for the soulspring lamp. Disable if there are visual issues.

Celsius

Option	What it does
`name`	Celsius

Check Sleep Conditions

Option	What it does
`name`	Check Sleep Conditions
`desc`	Prevents the player from sleeping if they are overheating, freezing, or in an inhospitable area.

Cold Freezing Hearts

Option	What it does
`desc`	Controls how much of the player's hearts freeze over when cold, preventing them from regenerating.
`name`	Freezing Hearts
`name`	Max Frozen Health

Cold Knockback Reduction

Option	What it does
`name`	Knockback Chill
`name`	Knockback Reduction
`desc`	Reduces the knockback of the player's attacks when their body temperature is cold.

Cold Mining Impairment

Option	What it does
`desc`	Decreases the player's mining speed when their body temperature is cold.
`name`	Mining Chill
`name`	Mining Slowness

Cold Movement Slowdown

Option	What it does
`name`	Movement Chill
`name`	Movement Slowness
`desc`	Slows the player's movement speed when their body temperature is cold.

Config Button Pos

Option	What it does
`desc`	Open the options menu with controls for repositioning the config button.
`name`	Reposition Config Button...

Custom Hotbar

Option	What it does
`name`	Custom Hotbar
`desc`	Enables Cold Sweat's custom hotbar layout (disable this if it is clashing with other mods).

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check my current temperature?

Craft and hold a Thermometer to view your body temperature. It displays your heat/cold status so you can react before taking damage.

How do I warm up when I'm freezing?

Stand near a Hearth or Thermolith, or wear insulating armor such as Goat Fur or Hoglin Hide pieces. Soulspring Lamps and Soul Sprouts also provide warmth.

How do I cool down when overheating?

Place an Icebox nearby or use a Slush Bucket to reduce your temperature. Removing heavy insulating armor also helps you cool off.

How do I craft a Hearth?

The Hearth is crafted via a shaped crafting recipe using a campfire-type setup. Once placed, it radiates heat to nearby players.

How do I use the Hearth?

Place the Hearth block down and stand within its radius to gain warmth. It functions as a stationary heat source for your base.

How do I make Goat Fur armor?

Collect Goat Fur and craft it at a Sewing Table into the Goat Fur Cap, Parka, Pants, and Boots. Each piece adds insulation against cold.

What is the Sewing Table for?

The Sewing Table is the crafting station used to make fur and hide armor sets like Goat Fur and Hoglin Hide gear. Place it and use its interface to sew pieces together.

How do I get Chameleon Scale armor?

Obtain Chameleon Molt and Chameleon Scales, then craft the Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, and Boots at a Sewing Table. This set helps regulate temperature in hot environments.

How do I survive the Nether with this mod?

The Nether is extremely hot, so wear heat-resistant gear like Chameleon Scale armor and carry an Icebox or Slush Bucket. Avoid heavy fur/hide insulation there.

How do I fill and use a Waterskin?

Fill an empty Waterskin with water to get a Filled Waterskin, then drink from it to hydrate. Water can be purified using a toughasnails:water_purifying recipe at a campfire or similar station.

What does the Boiler do?

The Boiler is a placed block used in processing recipes, including water purification and smelting-related tasks. Feed it the required inputs to produce purified or heated outputs.

What is the Minecart Insulation for?

Minecart Insulation is crafted and combined to create a Minecart with Insulation. This insulated minecart protects you from temperature extremes while riding.