Better End Gateways & Portals
by Lowspot
Better End Gateways & Portals changes how End Gateway and End Portal structures look in a world, and it is set up through datapacks rather than code.
What it does
The mod replaces the default look of the End Gateway and End Portal structures with a customized version. Changes are made by editing datapack files placed in the world's generated folder, and a guide explains how to build a custom gateway with the in-game structure block. Because the content works through a datapack, it can be combined with KubeJS for scripted datapack setup.
The mod is server-side only, so the server needs it and players join without installing anything. Files are published for Forge on 1.18.2 only, with 1.0.3 as the latest build from 2023-09-10. It is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and public links to the source code and issue tracker are available.
Key features
Customizable gateway look
The default End Gateway appearance can be replaced with a custom design built from structure files.
Datapack-based setup
Structures are added by placing a datapack in the world's generated folder, so no mod code needs to be edited.
In-game structure block workflow
Players can build a custom End Gateway with a structure block, saving it as a structure file for the datapack.
Superflat test world guidance
The instructions suggest loading a superflat world to check how the new structures look before using them.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Custom End decoration
Server owners and map makers can give the End Gateway and End Portal a different appearance in their own world.
Who it’s for: The mod suits server owners and map makers who want to change how the End Gateway and End Portal look, and who are comfortable working with datapack folders.
How it compares
YUNG's Better End Island is server-side only, open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.18.2 – 26.1.2, so it covers far more versions than this mod. Expert Dimension Travel is a Forge file for 1.20.1 that needs both client and server, and is open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better End Gateways & Portals | Forge | 1.18.2 | Server-side only | 2023-09-10 |
| YUNG's Better End Island | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 26.1.2 | Server-side only | 2026-09-10 |
| Expert Dimension Travel | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-01-11 |
Questions
Does Better End Gateways & Portals need to be installed on the client?
Which game versions does the mod support?
Does the mod work with Nullscape?
Can the author add a custom gateway design for me?
In the catalog
Better End Gateways & Portals is one of 8,515 World generation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,058 World generation mods for Forge. 9,044 mods support Minecraft 1.18.2.
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What the author says
By default this is how the End Portal & Gateway looks, so if you want to use the mod as it is, you can. How to make your own End Gateway & Portal in 11 steps!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-end-gateways-portals
- Owner
- Lowspot
- Published
- 2023-09-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-09-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15