Basalt Watchtower
Adds a Villager Watchtower that spawns in Nether Basalt biomes.
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About this Mod
This mod adds a Basalt Watchtower that can only be found in Basalt biomes of the Nether.
Inside, you'll discover Villager workers of all professions and some Nether themed loot.
The structure has multiple layers with decorations, loot, and Villagers, as well as some secrets.
Feel free to put it in your modpack!
Available Versions
How to Install Basalt Watchtower 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 (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Basalt Watchtower". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.4, 1.21.1 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Basalt Watchtower 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Basalt Watchtower compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Basalt Watchtower officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.4, 1.21.1. 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 Basalt Watchtower – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Basalt Watchtower 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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