The Beneath Mechanics

The Beneath introduces several unique gameplay mechanics that change how players approach exploration.

Darkness Damage

In addition to the Grue, the darkness itself is a threat. If a player stands in a light level of 0 for a set period (defaulting to 5 seconds), they will begin to take continuous damage.

• Warning: The screen may darken or pulse when the player is in danger.
• Damage Type: This is void-style damage that bypasses most armor types.
• Prevention: Staying near a light source (torch, glowstone, held light sources with Dynamic Lights) prevents this damage.

Teleportation Logic

• Coordinate Mapping: The Beneath uses a 1:1 coordinate mapping with the Overworld. If you are at X: 100, Z: 100 in the Overworld, the teleporter will take you to X: 100, Z: 100 in The Beneath.
• Safety: When a teleporter is first used, it attempts to spawn the player in a safe location, usually generating a small platform if necessary.