Better Cave Dweller
Gives the already horrifying monster everybody knows as the cave dweller a scarier look and better animations
Screenshots
About this Mod
THIS MOD REQUIRES GECKOLIB!!
(GeckoLib should be downloaded instantly when downloading this mod, if that's not the case please notify me and download GeckoLib using the link above)
If there are any issues like Minecraft saying you need a newer version of GeckoLib or the forge loader you will just need to create a profile using the required forge loader and manually install the correct version of GeckoLib.
IF THE ANIMATIONS ARE NOT WORKING WHEN USING SHADERS PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE FOLLOWING MOD!!! Oculus & GeckoLib Compat mod.
COPYRIGHT:
This mod is a combination of other mods that make the cave dweller a lot scarier and better.
The combined mods are:
- Enhanced cave noise made by Schpalrbo
- Cave dweller evolved made by SiverDX
- and a resource pack named cave dweller sound overhaul made by Scorchy.
I have permissions from all of the creators of the original mods, screenshots of approvement are at the images tab.
This also means that I myself am not an experienced coder, however I'll try to help the best I can with issues.
Available Versions
How to Install Better Cave Dweller on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Cave Dweller". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Cave Dweller server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better Cave Dweller compatible with fabric and forge?
Better Cave Dweller officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better Cave Dweller – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Cave Dweller consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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