Bygone Nether
Explore new structures unique to each Nether biome, as well as the new mobs that inhabit them.
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About this Mod
📖 About:
A Nether structure mod for Minecraft 1.16.5+ aiming to advance the lore behind the nether dimension, as well as provide additional challenges and compelling gameplay in the survival game mode.
Explore new structures unique to each Nether biome, as well as the new mobs that inhabit them. Includes a redesign to fortresses and addition of Bastion Remnants to the Basalt Deltas. See the Images Tab for Spoilers!
Listen to the soundtrack on SoundCloud. This is my first mod in release. Check out my others, and keep an eye out for more!. Please considering supporting me below, as that will allow me more time for updates and fixes.
🎥 Videos:
Dependencies:
- No other mod dependencies!
🍳 Recipes:
Spoilers
Gilded Netherite (Smithing Table):
Wither (Block-place in-world):
📦 Integrations with other mods:
Visit the Bygone Nether page on CurseForge for the full integration list!
✔️ Fixes to Old Issues:
tldr: update Bygone Nether and Forge!
Visit the Bygone Nether page on CurseForge for an extensive list of fix recommendations!
Acknowledgements:
Special Thanks to: Telepathic Grunt, Sizable Shrimp, Commoble, and Cadiboo from the Mod Development Discord for their assistance and direction during the development process.
Available Versions
How to Install Bygone Nether 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 "Bygone Nether". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.2 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Bygone Nether 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 Bygone Nether compatible with fabric and forge?
Bygone Nether officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.2. 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 Bygone Nether – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Bygone Nether 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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