ExtrabiomesXL Mod — Reference
Biomes
ExtrabiomesXL adds 28 distinct biomes to the world generator. Each biome features unique ground cover, flora, and climate settings.
Biome List
| Biome Name | Description | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine | A high-altitude, snowy mountainous region. | Fir trees, Snow, Stone cover. |
| Autumn Woods | A temperate forest with vibrant seasonal colors. | Umber, Goldenrod, Citrine, and Vermillion Autumn trees. |
| Birch Forest | A flat to hilly area dominated exclusively by Birch trees. | High Birch density. |
| Extreme Jungle | A mountainous variant of the vanilla jungle. | High elevation, Jungle trees, Cocoa. |
| Forested Hills | Hilly terrain covered in dense oak forests. | High wolf spawn rate. |
| Forested Island | Small, raised islands scattered in the ocean. | Oak trees, Wolves. |
| Glacier | A massive, lifeless mountain range made of ice and snow. | Ice blocks, Snow soil, No life. |
| Green Hills | Lush highlands filled with flowers. | White and Orange flowers, varied terrain. |
| Green Swamplands | A vibrant, lush swamp with unique vegetation. | Tall trees, Cattails, Hydrangeas, Slimes. |
| Ice Wasteland | A flat, frozen desert of snow. | Snow blocks, No life. |
| Marsh | A swamp-like biome with complex water-logged terrain. | Grass, Water pockets. |
| Meadow | A flat, extremely green biome packed with flowers. | Tall grass, various flowers. |
| Mini Jungle | A smaller, lush jungle biome. | Ocelots, Chickens, Quicksand. |
| Mountain Desert | A mountainous desert region. | Tiny Cactus, Cacti. |
| Mountain Ridge | A red-rock badlands biome. | Red Rock, Brown Grass. |
| Mountain Taiga | Snowy mountains with spruce forests. | Spruce trees, Wolves. |
| Pine Forest | A temperate forest dominated by spruce. | Spruce trees. |
| Rainforest | Warm, humid mountainous forests. | Ferns, dense canopy. |
| Redwood Forest | A majestic biome featuring massive Redwood trees. | Towering Redwoods, Ferns. |
| Redwood Lush | A wetter, more vegetated version of the Redwood Forest. | Redwoods, high humidity. |
| Savanna | Flat plains with scattered acacia trees. | Acacia trees. |
| Shrubland | Low-foliage plains. | Small shrubs, flat terrain. |
| Snow Forest | A cold forest with snowy oak and spruce. | Snowy trees. |
| Snowy Rainforest | A cold, high-humidity forest. | Fir trees, Snow. |
| Temperate Rainforest | A damp forest with fir trees and ferns. | Fir trees, Mushrooms. |
| Tundra | A flat, barren, and cold biome. | No foliage, Snow. |
| Wasteland | A blighted, dry land with murky water. | Cracked Sand, Dead Grass. |
| Woodlands | A classic, lush forest biome. | Oak trees, lush grass. |
Blocks
ExtrabiomesXL adds several geological and decorative blocks that define its unique biomes.
Geological Blocks
- Red Rock: Found in the Mountain Ridge biome. Mining it yields Red Cobblestone. It can be crafted into Red Rock Bricks.
- Red Cobblestone: Obtained from Red Rock. Can be used to craft stairs, slabs, and walls.
- Cracked Sand: Found in the Wasteland. It has a unique property where it slowly dries out nearby grass and soil blocks.
- Quicksand: Found in Mini Jungles and Marshes. This dangerous block will cause players and mobs to sink slowly; jumping accelerates the sinking process.
Decorative Blocks
- Cattails: Decorative plants found near water in Green Swamplands.
- Leaf Piles: Found on the ground in various forest biomes.
- Toadstools: Small mushrooms found in damp biomes.
- Custom Wood: All new tree types (Redwood, Fir, Acacia, etc.) have corresponding Planks, Slabs, Stairs, and Doors.
Items and Tools
Log Turner
The Log Turner is a utility tool used to rotate logs without breaking them. This is essential for builders working with the mod's custom large trees. * Usage: Right-click any log block to cycle through its orientations. * Durability: Infinite.
Scarecrow
The Scarecrow is a craftable entity that repels hostile mobs (such as Zombies and Creepers) from a small radius, making it ideal for protecting farms. * Behavior: It remains stationary and waves its arms at nearby mobs, causing them to flee.
Cactus Paste
Made from Tiny Cacti, this item can be smelted into Cactus Green dye.
Crafting Recipes
Below are the primary recipes for the mod's unique items and blocks.
| Result | Ingredients | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Log Turner | 4x Stick | Diagonal/L-shape (Bottom-Left, Bottom-Right, Center, Top-Left) |
| Scarecrow | 1x Pumpkin, 1x Hay Bale, 3x Stick | Pumpkin (Top), Sticks (Middle Left/Right), Hay Bale (Center), Stick (Bottom) |
| Red Rock Brick | 4x Red Rock | 2x2 Square |
| Clay (3x) | 1x Red Cobblestone, 3x Water Bucket | Shapeless (Returns empty buckets) |
| Cactus Paste | 1x Tiny Cactus | 1x1 (Shapeless) |
| Red Rock Stairs | 6x Red Rock/Brick | Standard Stair Pattern |
| Custom Doors | 6x Custom Planks | Standard Door Pattern |