Infernal Curiosities Mod Wiki & Guide

Craft and place blaze torches on netherrack—they emit particles that point directly toward the nearest Nether fortress, making exploration much faster than wandering blindly.

Craft rotten flesh blocks from rotten flesh, then place them above a soul campfire to ferment them into leather over time—this is the mod's main leather production method.

Yes, craft basalt skis and use them to glide across lava pools safely; you can also use basalt oars to help with traversal, and natural or adjustable geysers will prevent fall damage when you land.

Magnetite spawns naturally in basalt deltas; when it heats up near lava, it becomes smoldering magnetite, which you can smelt to yield iron slag for crafting.