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Better Mineshafts Mod is a mod dedicated to improving the generation of abandoned mineshafts, which are traditionally generated underground in various game biomes. The new abandoned mineshafts will be more dynamic, larger, and feature loot chests.

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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Customize Better Mineshafts with the Config FolderFinding the Config Run the mod once so it generates its configuration files. After that, open your Minecraft…How to Explore the Different Biome Variants of Better MineshaftsUnderstanding Variants The mod generates nine distinct mineshaft variants, each tied to the biome where the structure…How to Find a Better Mineshaft in Your WorldWhere They Spawn Better Mineshafts replaces the vanilla abandoned mineshaft generation, so any mineshaft you find…How to Loot Chests and Find Mineral Deposits in Better MineshaftsLoot Chests Better Mineshafts adds loot chests throughout the structure, so exploration is rewarding. Chests tend to…

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a mineshaft I found is from this mod?
Better Mineshafts structures are much larger and more open than vanilla ones, with biome-specific wood types, decorated workstations, and loot chests placed throughout. If you see abandoned miner outposts, mineral deposits at tunnel dead-ends, or a surface opening leading down, it's a Better Mineshaft.
Why can't I find any Better Mineshafts in my world?
Mineshafts only generate in newly loaded chunks, so worlds created before installing the mod won't have them in already-explored areas. Travel to unexplored terrain or generate new chunks, and remember that mineshafts are still underground structures that require some digging or cave exploration to reach.
How many biome variants are there and which one is rarest?
There are nine biome variants in total, each with its own wood type and design theme. The mushroom mineshaft is the rarest variant, so it's worth marking if you stumble across one.
Do I need Yung's Better Caves installed for this mod to work?
No, Better Mineshafts works on its own. It simply supports Yung's Better Caves if you happen to have it installed, giving better integration between the two.

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