The Beneath Mod — Guide
The Beneath Dimension
The Beneath dimension is a subterranean realm consisting of a single, enormous cave biome. It is designed to be the ultimate mining destination for mid-to-late game players.
Environmental Characteristics
- Height Limit: The dimension utilizes the full 256-block height limit of Minecraft.
- Bedrock Layers: Both the ceiling and the floor are composed of solid bedrock, preventing players from escaping into the void or onto the roof.
- Atmosphere: The dimension is naturally pitch black. Without torches, lanterns, or night vision, visibility is zero.
- Ore Generation: By default, all ores that generate in the Overworld (including those from other mods) will generate in The Beneath at double the frequency and in larger vein sizes.
- Fluids: Large lakes of water and lava can be found throughout the cavern floors.
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.
Data Tables
For developers and modpack creators, the following IDs are used by the mod:
| Type | Name | Registry ID |
|---|---|---|
| Block | Beneath Teleporter | thebeneath:thebeneathteleporter |
| Dimension | The Beneath | the_beneath (ID: 10) |
| Entity | Grue | thebeneath:grue |
Blocks
The mod adds a primary functional block used to access the dimension.
Beneath Teleporter
The Beneath Teleporter is the gateway to the dimension. To use it, place the block on the ground and right-click it. This will transport the player to the same coordinates in The Beneath dimension. If a teleporter does not exist at those coordinates in the destination, one will be generated automatically.
Crafting Recipe:
| Ingredient | Position | Item |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Bricks | Corners | Stone Bricks |
| Obsidian | Edges | Obsidian |
| Nether Star | Center | Nether Star |
Grid Layout:
| Stone Bricks | Obsidian | Stone Bricks |
| Obsidian | Nether Star | Obsidian |
| Stone Bricks | Obsidian | Stone Bricks |
Mobs
While standard mobs like Zombies and Skeletons can spawn in The Beneath, the mod introduces a unique and deadly entity.
The Grue
The Grue is the primary antagonist of the mod. It is an entity that exists only in total darkness and is designed to make mining without light impossible.
Stats:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Health | 20 (10 Hearts) |
| Attack Damage | Variable (Usually fatal in 1-2 hits) |
| Spawn Condition | Light Level 0 |
| Speed | Very Fast |
Behavior: * Spawning: The Grue only spawns when the player is standing in a block with a light level of 0. * Invisibility: It is often invisible or highly translucent until it begins its attack. * Aggression: Once it spawns, it will immediately rush the player. It can move through blocks in some configurations to reach its target. * Despawning: The Grue will typically despawn if it enters an area with a light level higher than 0, though it may take a few moments.