Ex Nihilo Adscensio Mod Wiki & Guide
Ex Nihilo Adscensio is the definitive 1.10.2 spiritual successor to the original Ex Nihilo skyblock mod, introducing a complete rewrite of the resource-from-nothing progression system with deep JSON-based customization.
Overview
Ex Nihilo Adscensio (Latin for "From Nothing, Upwards") is a comprehensive overhaul of the classic skyblock utility mod. Created by insaneau, it serves as the bridge for 1.10.2 modpacks to allow players to generate every resource in the game starting from a single tree and a piece of dirt. Unlike its predecessor, Adscensio is built from the ground up to be fully modular and configurable via JSON files, allowing modpack creators to define custom sieve drops, hammer results, and barrel recipes without external scripting tools.
The mod revolves around four core pillars: Hammering (breaking blocks into finer components), Sieving (filtering materials for ores and seeds), Composting (creating dirt and organic matter), and Fluid Production (generating water, lava, and specialized liquids like Witch Water).