Cave Dweller Fabric
Fabric port of the cave dweller mod by Gargin.
About this Mod
Fabric port of the cave dweller mod by Gargin.
All credits go to him for the initial release.
From his description:
"The Cave Dweller is a complex entity that has multiple different animations, sounds, and behaviors.
As you explore caves, you will be stalked by this monster. As he gets closer, the cave sounds will get more intense."
Has a lot of configuration options.
The code used for the port is based on SiverDx work to port the mod to other forge versions.
(https://github.com/SiverDX/cave_dweller)
Requires https://modrinth.com/mod/geckolib and https://modrinth.com/mod/owo-lib
Available Versions
How to Install Cave Dweller Fabric 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 (1.20.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Cave Dweller Fabric". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Cave Dweller Fabric 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 (1.20.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Cave Dweller Fabric compatible with fabric?
Cave Dweller Fabric officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Cave Dweller Fabric – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Cave Dweller Fabric 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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