Prehistoric Legacy
Bring dinosaurs to life
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About this Mod
Introducing the new Minecraft mod for CurseForge: "Prehistoric Legacy"! This updated version, designed for Minecraft 1.20.1, is a complete remake of the original mod released for version 1.12.2. While several species have been discarded in this alpha phase, we have included exciting features and mechanics to make this an exceptional experience.
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This mod requires GeckoLib
In this mod, you will find four carnivorous species:
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Velociraptor
Dilophosaurus
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Spinosaurus
Tylosaurus
Pteranodon
Carnotaurus
Baryonyx
Compsognathus
Additionally, we have added four herbivorous species:
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Brachiosaurus
Triceratops
Stegosaurus
Gallimimus
Dodo
Archelon
Parasaurolophus
Pachycephalosaurus
Ankylosaurus
Prehistoric Legacy is a mod that adds a variety of 18 new species to the world. Species that existed (or not exactly) in the world millions of years ago. That said, this mod adds a variety of items, objects, and mechanics that make the vanilla experience more enriching.
If you want to learn more about the mechanics, items, and how to get started, we recommend visiting the Prehistoric Legacy Wiki.
If you prefer to experience dinosaurs coexisting with the Minecraft world without being revived, you can activate the game rule called "doDinoSpawn" and the dinosaurs will appear in the main world (Overworld).
Get ready to explore the age of dinosaurs in Minecraft with our exciting "Prehistoric Legacy" mod!
Available Versions
How to Install Prehistoric Legacy 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Prehistoric Legacy". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Prehistoric Legacy 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Prehistoric Legacy compatible with forge?
Prehistoric Legacy officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Prehistoric Legacy – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Prehistoric Legacy 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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