Desert Behemoths: Sandworms!

Desert Behemoths: Sandworms!

Adds massive Dune-like sandworms to make deserts a bit more exciting.

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About this Mod

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Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! brings the iconic sandworms from the Dune franchise into the world of Minecraft. Feel the thrill and danger of the desert like never before with this exciting addition. Feel free to use this mod in your modpacks!

Features:

Sandworms!

  • Experience the terror of massive sandworms emerging from the desert sands. Sprinting or rhythmic jumping in the desert will attract these formidable creatures, bringing the Dune universe's essence to your Minecraft adventures and mandating cautious traversal within the desert sands.
    • Once a sandworm is on your tail, the only way to escape its relentless pursuit is to leave the desert. Plan your movements carefully and stay alert to avoid becoming a sandworm snacks

The Thumper:

  • Crafted with a piston above a redstone repeater, thumpers can be placed in the desert to quickly call a sandworm to your position. The sandworm will first destroy the thumper, before shifting its attention to you!
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Challenging the worm:

  • Combat and Rewards: Brave players can take on the sandworm by targeting its head with explosives. But be careful and keep your distance, lest you be swallowed whole!
    • Successfully drive it away to earn a valuable reward: the coveted sandworm tooth

The Sandworm Tooth:

  • Unleash the ancient power of the desert with the Sandworm Tooth! This rare and potent ingredient, harvested from the mighty Shai-Hulud itself, revolutionizes your brewing capabilities. Just like glowstone dust, the sandworm tooth amplifies your potions, but with a unique twist—it’s compatible with potions already enhanced by both redstone and glowstone.
    • Use the sandworm tooth to craft long-lasting Level 2 potions, perfect for enduring challenges, or brew short but immensely powerful Level 3 potions to gain the upper hand in critical moments. Whether you're preparing for an epic battle or a daunting exploration, the sandworm tooth is your key to unmatched alchemical mastery. Embrace the power of the sands and transform your brewing with this legendary ingredient!
    • Harnessing the power of the sandworm tooth adds a thrilling incentive to face the formidable Shai-Hulud, rewarding brave adventurers with unparalleled brewing enhancements.
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Brewing process

Planned features:

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  • Configs
  • Worm Riding
  • Feel free to make suggestions in the comments!

Prepare yourself for an adventure in the deserts of Minecraft with Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! Will you survive the onslaught of these giant creatures, or will you succumb to the sands?

Available Versions

Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! 1.1.0release
MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6forge
July 30, 2024
Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! 1.0.1release
MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6forge
July 19, 2024
Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! 1.0.0release
MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6forge
July 18, 2024

How to Install Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.6).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Desert Behemoths: Sandworms!". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! compatible with forge?

Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! 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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Details

License
GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.20.61.20.51.20.41.20.31.20.21.20.1