Biome Makeover
Biome Makeover is a mod that takes vanilla's biomes and gives them a fresh coat of paint.
About this Mod
Biome Makeover is a mod designed to give specific biomes a fresh coat of paint.
We aim for our changes to be vanilla friendly and suited for any mod pack.
Requirements
Fabric Requires: Fabric API, Architectury API
Forge Requires: Architectury API
About
Biome Makeover adds lots of stuff!
We have currently done 4 makeovers:
- Dark Forest
- Swamp
- Badlands
- Mushroom Fields
Each makeover features its own structures, plants, mobs and mechanics.
Check out the trailers for the mod here
Check out our Wiki here for a detailed overview of the mod or check below for some screenshots.
Community
Come join our Discord Server, we love to see what people are making with Biome Makeover. If you have any questions, we're more than happy to answer!
If you're not into Discord but still want to get in touch, check out our Github Discussions page!
Check our out YouTube Channel where we post videos about the mod.
Bug Reporting
This is a large mod, so issues sometimes get overlooked. It would help us out a lot if you could report them either in our Discord or on our Github Repository.
See our wiki for more information on reporting issues.
FAQ
- Can you backport to X version
- No, we will not backport, sorry.
- Can you add X feature
- Maybe, content ideas usually will not be added, but we're willing to listen to suggestions.
- My game crashed/I found a bug!
Screenshots
Available Versions
How to Install Biome Makeover on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 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 "Biome Makeover". 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 (+8 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Biome Makeover 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 4 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 Biome Makeover compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Biome Makeover officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge 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 Biome Makeover – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Biome Makeover 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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