The Wasteland

The Wasteland

This mod adds a brand new radioactive and post-apocalyptic dimension to Minecraft, with a unique radioactivity mechanic.

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The Wasteland
Blocks added by the mod
Items added by the mod
 The Wasteland (with shader)
The Wasteland
Mobs

About this Mod

The Wasteland is a mod for NeoForge 1.21.1 that adds a new radioactive dimension to Minecraft : the Wasteland ! In this dangerous dimension, you will find new threats like mobs or even worse : radioactivity ! But you can also craft items to help you survive this challenging dimension.

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IMPORTANT : This mod does not add any content to the overworld so if you're looking for a mod to include on a zombie apocalypse modpack for example, this mod probably isn't what you want.


[🧭] How to get to the Wasteland ?

To enter the Wasteland, you will need to build a portal out of hazard concrete. Hazard concrete is a new building block that can be made out of yellow and black concrete. Then, you will need a portal core in order to ignite it. The portal core can be crafted with iron, glass panes and a flint and steel.

Portal to the Wasteland

[☢️] Radioactivity

The Wasteland introduces a brand new mechanic to Minecraft : radioactivity ! Players can be irradiated by :

  • staying in the Wasteland for too long without protection
  • standing near a radioactive block such as a waste barrel
  • having a radioactive item in their inventory
  • standing close to another irradiated player

Irradiated player

Players affected by radiation will feel the effects step by step depending on their current amount of radiation :

  • ≥ 25 Sv : Radiation poisoning I (2 less hearts)
  • ≥ 50 Sv : Radiation poisoning II (4 less hearts), Mining fatigue I
  • ≥ 75 Sv : Radiation poisoning III (6 less hearts), Mining fatigue II, Slowness I
  • ≥ 100 Sv : Radiation poisoning IIII (8 less hearts), Mining fatigue III, Slowness II, Wither I

Players can use a geiger counter to see their radiation level. A gas mask will divide the radiation they receive by 2, and a hazmat suit provides complete protection against radiation !

This system can be configured by gamerules and commands :

  • /gamerule doAmbientRadiation : controls the irradiation by staying in radioactive biomes.

  • /gamerule doBlockRadiation : controls the irradiation by standing near a radioactive block.

  • /gamerule doInventoryRadiation : controls the irradiation by having a radioactive item in inventory.

  • /gamerule doPlayerProximityRadiation : controls the irradiation by being close to an irradiated player.

  • /radiation set <player> <amount> : sets specified radiation amount for specified player.

  • /radiation get <player> : returns the radiation amount of specified player.

  • /radiation toggle <player> : enables/disables radiation for specified player.

[🪳] Mobs in the Wasteland

- The irradipede :

Irradipedes are fearful insects that live in groups in the Wasteland. They will try to avoid you, but if you hit one of them, they will all attack you at once. Upon death, they can drop irradipede scutes, which are use to craft a scute shield or can be combined with bone meal to create dubious fertilizer.

The irradipede

- The ghoul :

Ghouls are zombie-like creatures that roam the Wasteland at night. They are aggressive and can spawn with a random potion effect, like speed, health boost or infestation, making each encounter unique. They drop rotten flesh when killed.

The ghoul

- The irradiated :

Irradiateds are a special version of ghouls wearing a hazmat suit. They seem to be attracted by radiation. If they attack an irradiated player, they will go faster and deal more damage. Killing one will reward you with rubber and aluminium nuggets.

The irradiated

- The mutant :

Mutants are strong and tall mobs that were turned into monsters by radiation. Theses beasts have a high amount of HP and deal a lot of damage. They also hate irradipedes and will try to attack them, which will often make the whole group of irradipedes attack back. If you manage to kill one, it will drop meat, and sometimes a bonus item like leather, string or slime balls.

The mutant

- The wanderer :

Wanderers are illagers that tried to colonize the Wasteland. They wear an hazmat suit and spawn with a random melee weapon. Wanderers can be found in their camps. They can sometimes drop their weapon.

The wanderer

[🏚️] Structures inside the Wasteland

The Wasteland contains many ruined structures, remnants of a civilization that disapeared after a nuclear disaster. Theses structures include :

- The gas station :

Inspired by the gas station from Rust
Gas station outside

Gas station inside

- The factory :

This one is inspired from a build I found on Internet
Factory outside

Factory inside

- The supermarket :

Supermarket outside

Supermarket inside

... and much more !

Available Versions

The Wasteland 1.0.5beta
MC 1.21.1neoforge
April 3, 2026
The Wasteland 1.0.4beta
MC 1.21.1neoforge
March 12, 2026
The Wasteland 1.0.3beta
MC 1.21.1neoforge
February 20, 2026
The Wasteland 1.0.0beta
MC 1.21.1neoforge
January 25, 2026

How to Install The Wasteland on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set neoforge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "The Wasteland". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

neoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Wasteland 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 The Wasteland compatible with neoforge?

The Wasteland officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with The Wasteland – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if The Wasteland 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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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.21.1