How to Survive Deep Water, Lava, and Nether Heat

Exploring oceans and the Nether becomes much safer when you swap standard armor for specialized environmental suits and heat-resistant metals introduced by Deep Vein Excavation.

Crafting Diving Suits for Water and Lava

Before tackling ocean monuments, underwater ravines, or Nether lava lakes, smelt and combine your early metals into Bronze using the in-game recipe book. Bronze is used to craft specialized diving gear.

1. Craft the full diving suit set at your workstation.

2. Equip the suit before submerging to survive deep water exploration.

3. Keep a diving suit on hand when mining near lava levels or crossing the Nether, as the mod's special diving suits also allow you to swim in lava.

Reinforcing Armor for the Nether

Once you mine deep underground and collect Tungsten, use it before extended Nether trips. Check your recipe book or smithing workstation to reinforce late-game armor with Tungsten. Wearing Tungsten-reinforced gear extends your heat protection in the Nether, giving you a reliable buffer against fiery hazards while you hunt for fortress loot or ancient debris.