Expanded Cave Mod
This mod adds some new ores to Minecraft!
About this Mod
Expanded Cave Mod
Welcome to the Expanded Cave Mod, an exciting expansion that transforms your underground exploration experience in Minecraft. This mod introduces a variety of new ores and features that make caving adventures more rewarding and thrilling. With new resources and challenges to discover, your journey through the depths will never be the same.
New Ores
Ruby Ore:
Appearance: Vibrant red ore with a metallic sheen.
Location: Found deep underground in the Overworld, especially in cave systems.
Spawn Levels: Ruby Ore spawns between Y 0 and Y 64.
Properties: Ruby Ore can be smelted into Rubies, which are used to craft robust tools and armor with a stunning red glow. Ruby tools are known for their durability and efficiency, while Ruby armor offers increased protection and fire resistance.
Netherite Ore:
Appearance: Dark, ancient-looking ore with a mysterious aura.
Location: Found in the treacherous depths of the Nether, often near lava pools.
Spawn Levels: Netherite Ore spawns between Y 0 and Y 64.
Properties: When mined, Netherite Ore directly drops a Netherite Ingot. Netherite tools and armor are the most durable and powerful in the game, offering unmatched strength and resistance to knockback.
Quests and Achievements
Wait, This is in the game now?: Achieve this by mining a Netherite Ore. Discover the wonder and power of this incredible new addition to your Minecraft world.
Available Versions
How to Install Expanded Cave Mod on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Expanded Cave Mod". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Expanded Cave Mod server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Expanded Cave Mod compatible with neoforge?
Expanded Cave Mod officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Expanded Cave Mod – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Expanded Cave Mod 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.
Rent Modded Server
Install Expanded Cave Mod with just one click on your server.