Savanna update
Savanna expansion datapack/mod, add structures, trees, items, mobs and more
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About this Mod
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Savanna update is a datapack and resource pack that modify the 3 savannas biomes inside minecraft.
- Add 4 passive mobs variants.
- 1 new underground structure, like trial chamber but smaller.
- 1 new pillager tower with pillager variants.
- 2 new trees, and 2 new "oasis" structures that will generate naturally in the world.
- 1 new weapon that you can only obtain in new pillager tower.
- BEST FEATURES:
1- You can destroy acacia leaves to obtain floatings bananas, which will give you levitation effect for 5
seconds. Just like apples falling for trees, bananas now fall from acacia leaves.
2- New enchantment Path of the Wind, that allows you to run faster in "path dirt", like a kind of soul speed.
Available Versions
How to Install Savanna update on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Savanna update". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Savanna update server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Savanna update compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Savanna update officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Savanna update – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Savanna update 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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