Infernal Expansion Redux FAQ

Glowstone Canyon generates as a biome in the Nether like any other biome—explore the Nether dimension and you'll encounter it naturally. The bright, glowing appearance makes it visually distinct from surrounding areas, so look for areas with intense light and Shimmer Sand covering the ground.

The Luminous Effect makes you glow, which attracts hostile creatures like Glowsquitos and Blindsights to you. To reduce aggression, avoid touching Dullthorns (which apply the glowing effect) and try to move through the canyon quickly, or use darkness-based strategies if available.

Hunt Glowsquitos, which drop Glowcoke when defeated. Since Glowsquitos are attracted to light sources, they naturally congregate around glowing blocks and formations in the canyon, making them easier to locate and farm in these areas.

Watch your step on the Shimmer Sand floor—Glimmer Gravel pits are hidden traps that can catch you off guard. Move cautiously, use blocks to test the ground ahead, or bring materials to bridge over suspicious soft-looking areas.

Glowlight items provide bright illumination for canyon exploration and crafting. You'll need Glowcoke (dropped by Glowsquitos) as a key ingredient—check your crafting recipes in-game for the exact combination and any other materials required.

Yes—cooking a Blindsight tongue produces a hearty stew bowl that restores significant hunger and can provide useful effects. Blindsights are dangerous but defeatable, so collecting their tongues is a worthwhile risk-reward activity.

Glowing blocks like Glowstone and Shroomlight transform into dimmer versions (Dimstone, Dullstone, or Hollowlight) when drained by Glowsquitos. This changes the canyon's lighting and can make navigation harder, so managing Glowsquito populations helps preserve visibility.

Dullthorns apply the Luminous Effect when touched, which makes you glow and attracts mobs—so they're more of a hazard than a resource. Avoid them unless you intentionally want to trigger the glowing effect for a specific purpose.

Blindsight uses its long tongue to knock players back with significant force. Keep your distance, use ranged weapons if possible, and be aware of your surroundings so you don't get knocked into hazards like Glimmer Gravel pits.

Glowstone formations grow as stalagmites on the floor and stalactites from the ceiling, creating the canyon's distinctive landscape. They're primarily environmental features that provide cover and navigation landmarks, though they can be mined for materials.