
Need to Breathe!
This mod makes the world a poisonous place to live
About this Mod
Need to Breathe!
This mod makes sure the air in the overworld is unbreathable. So just don't put this mod in your modpack or you will be in big trouble. This mod is meant for modpack makers who have a specific story to tell. This mod adds a purifier that runs on RF and coal and which will purify the area in a closed area. If the area is not closed it will not be as effective. There is also a helmet which reduces poison intake 30% (by default) but doesn't completely eliminate it.
This mod is still beta. By default the mod works in the nether but you can also configure it to work in the overworld or any other dimension. The mod also integrates well with The Lost Cities in which case it will (by default) make sure the biosphere domes contain fresh air.
There is already a lot that you can configure. Including the effects the player gets based on poison levels. In addition passive mobs are also affected (but by default not killed) and hostile mobs are boosted (get regeneration)
Modpacks
You are free to use this mod in your modpacks.
Available Versions
How to Install Need to Breathe! on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Need to Breathe!". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.12.2, 1.12.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Need to Breathe! 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 (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Need to Breathe! compatible with forge?
Need to Breathe! officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2, 1.12.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Need to Breathe! – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Need to Breathe! 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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