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Cliff under a Branch (CliffBranch)

by Walls

Cliff under a Branch, shortened to CliffBranch, is a worldgen datapack that reworks the vanilla overworld and adds new biomes while keeping the spirit of the original game.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltServer required, client optionalCreative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.01.20.1 – 26.3

What it does

The datapack overhauls how vanilla terrain generates, changing biome distribution, terrain heights and the look of many biomes. Savanna Plateau gains terracotta and pale garden areas, Mushroom Fields get elevated mud terrain, and biome water and fog colors shift closer to newer Bedrock Edition. Tundras and Oasis biomes are added, and new river types appear across different temperatures. Caves and oceans receive the most change. Deep oceans reach further into deepslate, with trenches holding magma and basalt. Generic cave additions extend fog and surface biome effects deeper underground, and the number of spaghetti caves depends on temperature, so cave exploration lasts longer.

Key features

  1. New biomes across temperatures

    Tundras, Oasis and other biomes spread across temperature ranges, each with its own terrain.

  2. Revamped vanilla biomes

    Existing biomes get new heights, terrain types and colors while the layout keeps the vanilla feel.

  3. Deeper oceans and caves

    Oceans reach into deepslate, trenches hold magma and basalt, and spaghetti caves multiply in warm regions.

  4. Moon-driven night changes

    Night is darker according to the moon cycle, and some mobs and saplings depend on biome.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.34.2+mod4.2+mod4.2+mod4.2+mod
26.23.0+mod3.0+mod3.0+mod3.0+mod
26.1.22.1+mod2.1+mod2.1+mod2.1+mod
26.1.12.1+mod2.1+mod2.1+mod2.1+mod
26.12.1+mod2.1+mod2.1+mod2.1+mod
1.21.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.21.91.3+mod1.3+mod1.3+mod1.3+mod
1.21.81.3+mod1.3+mod1.3+mod1.3+mod
1.21.71.3+mod1.3+mod1.3+mod1.3+mod
1.21.61.3+mod1.3+mod1.3+mod1.3+mod
1.21.51.3+mod1.3+mod1.3+mod1.3+mod
1.21.12.2+mod1.3.1+mod2.2+mod1.3.1+mod
1.212.2+modNot available2.2+modNot available
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Optional 1

LithostitchedLibrary mod with new configurability and compatibility enhancements for worldgen
Optional

Use cases

Survival worlds

Players exploring a new world find varied terrain, longer caves and biomes that differ from vanilla.

Server worlds

Server owners add the datapack on the server while players join without any client-side install.

Who it’s for: Players who want a refreshed overworld while keeping familiar vanilla structures, and server owners who want custom worldgen without requiring a client mod.

How it compares

Full comparison

CliffTree is a development fork that Konci and Walls heavily modified, with files for 1.20 – 26.2 under the same Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 license. Warfre's Better Caves and Cliffs covers 1.20.5 – 26.1.2 and is also not open source. YUNG's Better Caves is server-side only and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, with files for 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge but not Quilt.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Cliff under a Branch (CliffBranch)Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.20.1 – 26.3Server required, client optional2026-10-14
CliffTreeFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.20 – 26.2Server required, client optional2026-09-11
Warfre's Better Caves and CliffsFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.20.5 – 26.1.2Server required, client optional2026-04-03
YUNG's Better CavesFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 26.1.2Server-side only2026-09-04

Questions

Does CliffBranch need Lithostitched?

Lithostitched is an optional dependency, so CliffBranch runs without it, but the datapack lists it as an addition.

Do clients need CliffBranch installed?

No. The mod is server required and client optional, so players can join a server that runs it without installing anything.

Which loaders support CliffBranch?

Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt are supported, and the mod is also available as a Data pack.

Does CliffBranch work on the latest snapshots?

Yes. Snapshot builds are published, and the latest file is 4.2+mod for 26.3, released 2026-09-18.

In the catalog

Cliff under a Branch (CliffBranch) is one of 8,515 World generation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,027 World generation mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

World generation mods8,515Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

Cliff under a Branch or CliffBranch, is a worldgen datapack that improves on the vanilla overworld by adding new biomes and bringing several changes to all parts of the generation, all while trying to keep to the spirit of vanilla minecraft From the vast Tundras to the cozy Oasis. CliffBranch introduces new biomes to…
Walls, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Walls
Published
2025-06-02
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-14
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

AdventureGame mechanicsWorld generationDecoration
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