
Deepslate Dungeons
Builds dungeons and strongholds below y = 0 out of deepslate instead of stone!
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About this Mod

Deepslate Dungeons improves the environmental storytelling of the game by switching up the block palettes of all dungeon/stronghold rooms below y = 0 for deepslate variants! This also helps to reduce thematic clashing when you're deep underground.
🎨 Customization
There are a number of gamerules for you to use to make your playthroughs just as you'd like them to be! They each must be prefixed with the namespace deepslate-dungeons in commands.
| Registry Identifier | Description | Default Value | Value Bounds |
|---|---|---|---|
stronghold_y_threshold |
The max Y level deep stronghold room variants generate at. | 0 | -∞...∞ |
dungeon_origin_y_threshold |
The max Y level deep dungeon variants generate at. | 0 | -∞...∞ |
stronghold_convert_oak |
Whether deep stronghold variants replace oak with dark oak. | true | true, false |
stronghold_convert_torches |
Whether deep stronghold variants include soul torches. | false | true, false |
chiseled_bookshelves_in_library |
Whether stronghold libraries generate chiseled bookshelves.* | false | true, false |
* Some books will be enchanted. This feature is a little experimental and may get moved to a separate mod at some point! Check out the gallery for an example of how this looks in-game.
Available Versions
How to Install Deepslate Dungeons 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Deepslate Dungeons". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Deepslate Dungeons 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Deepslate Dungeons compatible with fabric?
Deepslate Dungeons officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Deepslate Dungeons – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Deepslate Dungeons 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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