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Better Strongholds Mod is a mod that completely redesigns Minecraft’s Strongholds, or in other words, the fortresses of the Overworld where the portal to the End dimension is generated. The aim of this mod is to make Strongholds a more thrilling place to explore.

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Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Find a Better Strongholds Mod StrongholdLocating the Structure Better Strongholds replaces the vanilla stronghold with a much larger, more sprawling layout,…How to Find the End Portal Room in a Better Strongholds Mod StrongholdWhy It Is Harder Now In vanilla, the portal room is usually close to the entrance. With Better Strongholds, the…How to Navigate the Redesigned Stronghold Layout Without Getting LostUnderstand the Structure's Logic Better Strongholds organizes its rooms around a network of tunnels, hallways, and…How to Survive the Traps and Hidden Areas in Better StrongholdsRecognize Trap Patterns Better Strongholds adds traps throughout its tunnels and hallways. They are not random; they…

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a Better Strongholds Mod stronghold?
Use an Eye of Ender like in vanilla — it still flies toward the nearest Stronghold. Because Better Strongholds makes them larger, dig down once the eye dips underground and start exploring from the outer corridors inward.
Why is my stronghold so much bigger than normal?
That's the whole point of the mod — it replaces the vanilla layout with a much larger, multi-level structure full of tunnels, hallways, staircases, traps, and hidden areas. Expect to spend far more time mapping it out than a vanilla Stronghold.
How many room types are there?
The mod adds over 15 different room types, ranging from libraries and prisons to puzzle and trap rooms. You won't see every type in a single Stronghold, so explore multiple Strongholds if you want to find them all.
How do I avoid the traps in the stronghold?
Watch the floor and walls for suspicious blocks before stepping forward, and move slowly through narrow corridors. Traps are placed in hallways and rooms, so lighting up an area and looking before you walk is the safest approach.

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