Wiki 9Minecraft Wiki 9Minecraft

Village Ruins 80 Abandoned Villages Data Pack Wiki & Guide

Java EditionData PackGuides 4FAQ 10Related mods 48

Village Ruins 80 Abandoned Villages Data Pack turns most settlements in your world into decaying zombie villages. Around 80 percent of normal village spawns become broken and cobwebbed ghost towns. You encounter far fewer safe trading hubs and many more undead threats as you travel across the land.

DownloadVillage Ruins 80 Abandoned Villages Data Pack

Get the files on 9Minecraft

Contents (4)
  1. Guides
  2. Frequently asked questions
  3. Gallery
  4. You May Also Like

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Building a Survival Strategy in a Post-Apocalyptic WorldAdapting Your Playstyle to Harsh Conditions This data pack transforms your world into a dangerous, resource-scarce…Clearing and Reclaiming Abandoned VillagesPreparing a Ruined Village for Use Abandoned villages are dangerous but can be reclaimed for your own purposes.…Finding Safe Villages to Trade WithLocating Unaffected Settlements With roughly 80% of villages converted to abandoned ruins, safe trading hubs are now…Understanding Zombie Villager Behavior in RuinsWhat to Expect from Hostile Settlements Zombie villagers inhabit most abandoned villages. Understanding their…

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to create a new world for this to work?
Yes, the data pack affects village generation, so you need to generate new chunks for abandoned villages to appear. Existing villages in previously explored areas will remain unchanged.
How do I find one of the 20% of villages that are still safe?
Safe villages spawn randomly among the 80% abandoned ones, so exploration is key. Look for villages without cobwebs and zombie villagers—these are your trading hubs. Mapping out safe villages as you find them helps you plan trade routes.
Can I cure zombie villagers in abandoned villages?
Yes, you can cure zombie villagers using weakness potions and golden apples, just like in vanilla Minecraft. Reclaimed villagers will return to their professions and allow trading once cured and employed.
Will this work on my multiplayer server?
Yes, the data pack works on multiplayer servers without requiring mods on the client side. All players will see the same abandoned villages in newly generated chunks.

See all 10 Village Ruins 80 Abandoned Villages questions ›