
RiverReeds
RiverReeds is a Vanilla+ mod which adds Cattails to world generation and thatch for building
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About this Mod

✨ Features
- Cattails naturally generate in swamps, rivers, and forests
- Harvest cattails to obtain Cattails and Cattail Seeds
- Seeds can be planted in 1-block deep water to grow cattails anywhere
- Craft cattails into:
- Reeds (resource item)
- Brown Dye
- Thatch Blocks (with slab & stair variants)
🛠️ Crafting
Reed
Dried Reed
Dry in a furnace, like when drying kelp
Thatch
Thatch Stairs / Slabs
Use the standard recipe for stairs and slabs
📦 Installation
- Install Fabric Loader and Fabric API.
- Download the latest release of RiverReeds.
- Place the
.jarfile into your Minecraftmodsfolder.
Available Versions
How to Install RiverReeds 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "RiverReeds". 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
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
RiverReeds 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is RiverReeds compatible with fabric?
RiverReeds officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with RiverReeds – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if RiverReeds 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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