NovaCraft - Minecraft Global Overhaul

NovaCraft represents a comprehensive reworking of the base game that makes Survival and Hardcore modes significantly more challenging for experienced players while preserving the spirit of original Minecraft.

Main Features of the Mod

Complete Ore Generation Overhaul

The mineral generation system has been completely redesigned. Ores now appear less frequently overall but generate more commonly inside caves, encouraging underground exploration. The height levels at which various ores appear have been changed. Gravel no longer generates below y=32 level, and clay deposits have been completely removed from the world.

Diamond ore has become significantly rarer. As in version 1.18, coal ore does not appear at low altitude levels - only above y=24. Iron and coal ores can generate in stone above y=90, and gold and emeralds can occasionally be found as well.

New Cave Decorations and Structures

At low altitude levels in the Overworld, you can find sculk blocks and sculk plants. Three different types of lichen, new mushrooms, stalactites and stalagmites for caves have been added.

The world features 5 types of geological formations, some of which are rarer than others and play an important role in mod progression. Sculk geos resemble dungeons but are more challenging, with several variations. Vindicator settlements generate on the surface in most Overworld biomes.

Mobs

The mod adds many new creatures, most of which are hostile. Many inhabit caves, others are found in the Nether, and the most dangerous ones appear in the End. These mobs possess significant strength, so they should not be underestimated. The spawn rates of all standard Overworld and Nether mobs have been increased.

End Dimension Expansion

The End has become a significantly more difficult and dangerous dimension. Depending on the specific mob, they can kill a player in full unenchanted diamond armor in 1-4 hits, requiring thorough preparation before traveling to this realm.

Throughout the End, you can now find deposits of endstone and frontierstone. A new type of "trees," flora, new ores and blocks have been added to this dimension. Many of the mod's features only become available after obtaining specific resources in the End.

Goals and Progression

For goal-oriented players, the main objective is to defeat the Warden (the battle differs significantly from version 1.19) to obtain materials needed for creating your own End portal. Also available is 9x duplication of various ore types, creation of the legendary beacon and enchantment table. The Deep One and The Bloviator are other bosses worth pursuing.

Future versions of the mod will include additional content available after defeating the Warden.