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Adds arid and ashen underground biomes with Aridrock, Darkslate, Duskrock, and Grimestone building sets, plus amber, Forsaken Bronze, geysers, and hostile creatures like the Body Snatcher.

Contents (9)
  1. Overview
  2. Guides
  3. Processes
  4. Items
  5. Blocks
  6. Mobs
  7. Enchantments
  8. Frequently asked questions

Overview

Darker Depths is an atmospheric expansion mod designed to transform the underground world of Minecraft. Moving beyond the standard cave generation, it adds three distinct biomes—the Glowshroom Forest, Sandy Catacombs, and Molten Cavern—each with its own ecosystem, hazards, and progression materials. The mod focuses on high-quality visuals, unique mob behaviors (such as the soul-binding Void Souls), and utility items like the Death Anchor and Crystal Melons that offer powerful late-game advantages.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Building with Aridrock, Darkslate, Duskrock and GrimestoneThe Four Stone Families Darker Depths gives you four full stone families: Aridrock , Darkslate , Duskrock , and…Building with Petrified WoodThe Petrified Wood Set Petrified Log is the base block. From it you get Petrified Planks , and from the planks you…Crafting and Using the Death AnchorWhat the Death Anchor Is For The Death Anchor is a block you place to mark a fixed point in the Darker Depths. It…Crafting Forsaken Bronze from ScrapFrom Scrap to Ingot Forsaken Bronze starts as Forsaken Bronze Scrap . You smelt the scrap to get Forsaken Bronze…Crafting Forsaken Bronze Ingots from ScrapCrafting Petrified Wood: Planks, Boards and FurnitureDarker Depths BiomesGlowshroom Forest A bioluminescent cavern filled with giant fungi and shimmering vegetation. It is the most vibrant…Darker Depths BlocksSpecialized Stone Types Darkslate : Found in Molten Caverns. It has 5 "heat stages" (0-4). It becomes heated when…Darker Depths Items & EquipmentForsaken Bronze Forsaken Bronze is the primary progression metal of the mod, crafted by combining Forsaken Bronze…Darker Depths MechanicsParanoia Effect Triggered by the Paranoia Altar in the Catacombs . It acts as a lighter version of Blindness that…Darker Depths MobsThe mod introduces several custom entities with unique AI and death mechanics. Mob Health Damage Behavior Drops…Farming Glowshrooms and Glimmering Vines for LightForsaken Bronze, Amber and Scorched Remains: Metals and Treasure BlocksGetting and Using Crystal MelonFinding Crystal Melon Crystal Melon is a block you encounter in the Darker Depths rather than craft from scratch. It…How to Build and Use the Paranoia AltarGathering the Materials The Paranoia Altar is crafted, not found. You need a Block of Forsaken Bronze and a Death…How to Build with Aridrock, Darkslate, Duskrock and GrimestoneLighting and Traps: Glowshroom, Geyser, Magma Pad and Rope

Recipes

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

Crafting · 92minecraft:stonecutting · 96minecraft:smelting · 4

Items

AmberBody Snatcher Spawn EggForsaken Bronze IngotForsaken Bronze ScrapGlow GrimeGlowshroom Monster Spawn EggPetrified BoatPetrified Boat with ChestScorcher Spawn EggStilettoVoid Soul Knight Spawn EggVoid Soul RequiemVoid Soul Spawn Egg

Blocks

129 blocks · showing 24. Browse all →

Amber BlockAmber ClusterArid DeepslateAridrockAridrock BricksAridrock Bricks SlabAridrock Bricks StairsAridrock Bricks Vertical SlabAridrock Bricks WallAridrock PillarAridrock SlabAridrock StairsAridrock Vertical SlabAridrock WallAshAsh BlockBlock of Forsaken BronzeBlock of Scorched RemainsChiseled Aridrock BricksChiseled Darkslate BricksChiseled Duskrock BricksChiseled Grimestone BricksCracked Aridrock BricksCracked Darkslate Bricks

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Mobs

Creatures this mod adds.

Body SnatcherGlowshroom MonsterScorcherVoid SoulVoid Soul Knight

Enchantments

Enchantments this mod adds.

Quick DashReduces Stiletto dash cooldown by 25% per level.
Swift StrikeDealing damage during a Stiletto dash instantly recharges dash cooldown.

Frequently asked questions

How do I craft the Paranoia Altar?
The Paranoia Altar is crafted using a shaped crafting recipe. Check the recipe book in-game for the exact ingredient layout.
What do I do with a Crystal Melon?
Crystal Melon is a craftable block in the mod. It can be crafted via a shaped or shapeless recipe; check the recipe book for its exact use.
How do I get Forsaken Bronze Ingots?
Forsaken Bronze Ingots are obtained by smelting, and Forsaken Bronze Scrap is a related material. You can also craft a Block of Forsaken Bronze from the ingots.
How do I make Aridrock Bricks and their variants?
Aridrock Bricks and their slab, stair, vertical slab, and wall variants can be made via stonecutting from Aridrock. Cracked Aridrock Bricks and Chiseled Aridrock Bricks are also available through stonecutting.
What can I build with Darkslate?
Darkslate can be stonecut into Darkslate Bricks, Slabs, Stairs, Vertical Slabs, Walls, and Pillars, as well as Chiseled and Cracked Darkslate Bricks. All variants are craftable via stonecutting.
How do I make a Petrified Boat?
The Petrified Boat is crafted from Petrified Planks using a shaped crafting recipe. A Petrified Boat with Chest variant also exists and is crafted separately.
What is Glowshroom used for?
Glowshroom has multiple block forms including Glowshroom Block, Cap, Stem, Heart, Lamp, and Lantern. These are craftable and can be used for building and lighting.
How do I craft a Death Anchor?
The Death Anchor is made using a shaped crafting recipe. Consult the recipe book for the exact ingredient arrangement.
What is the Geyser block?
Geyser is a placeable block in the mod. It appears in world generation and can be used as a decorative or functional block.
How do I get Ash and Ash Block?
Ash and Ash Block are blocks found in the mod. Ash Block can be crafted from Ash using a shaped or shapeless recipe.
How do I make Grimestone Bricks?
Grimestone can be stonecut into Grimestone Bricks, Slabs, Stairs, Vertical Slabs, Walls, and Pillars. Cracked and Chiseled Grimestone Bricks are also available via stonecutting, and Mossy Grimestone exists as a variant.
What do I do with a Mob Placer?
The Mob Placer is a craftable block in the mod. It is used to place mobs and is crafted via a shaped or shapeless recipe.
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