DeeperCaves
by valiec
DeeperCaves adds cave structures reaching far below the bedrock layer, where the world's lowest levels were once assumed to end.
What it does
The mod generates underground areas beneath the bedrock floor that vanilla worlds normally hide, with pits about 200 blocks deep, mazes, caverns and compressed ore blocks. Several named levels are placed in layers below the previously assumed bottom of the Overworld, and further levels extend that depth into the darkest and most remote parts of the world.
DeeperCaves is a Forge mod for 1.7.10 only, published under the MIT License and open source. Every player and the server need a copy of the mod. The project publishes its source code, an issue tracker and a wiki, and the current Forge file is 1.0.2 for 1.7.10, dated 2025-05-24. The mod was first published on 2022-01-10.
Key features
Deep cave levels
Caverns and pits extend below the bedrock layer, giving exploration past the usual bottom of the world.
Named underground levels
Each level has its own theme, from crystal caverns and plains to mazes and a final labyrinth.
Compressed ore blocks
Compressed ore blocks are added alongside the cave levels for mining deeper in the world.
Ametrine with mob attraction
The Ametrine item attracts nearby mobs, which changes how fights in the deep levels play out.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Exploring below bedrock
Players who want to see what lies under the bedrock floor can travel into the deep levels from the surface.
Harvesting compressed ores
Compressed ore blocks in the deep levels give a target for digging past the usual limits.
Who it’s for: Players of 1.7.10 who want to explore the underground past the bedrock, and server owners who want deeper cave content on a Forge server.
How it compares
Immersive Cavegen is a Forge option for 1.7.10 with client and server environment, but it uses a custom license and is not open source. MazeRooms is open source under the MIT License and covers Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, so it fits newer versions instead of 1.7.10.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeeperCaves | Forge | 1.7.10 | Client and server | 2025-05-24 |
| Immersive Cavegen | Forge | 1.7.10 | Client and server | 2023-08-26 |
| MazeRooms | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-30 |
Questions
Does DeeperCaves need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does DeeperCaves support?
Is DeeperCaves open source?
In the catalog
DeeperCaves is one of 8,515 World generation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,058 World generation mods for Forge. 1,013 mods support Minecraft 1.7.10.
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What the author says
There used to be legends. Legends of places below the previously conceived bottom of the Overworld. Some said that the Bedrock was the end of the line, while others said that it was just a barrier protecting us from what lies below. - DesinitDraco Ever wanted to explore below the Bedrock? Do pits 200 blocks deep…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/deepercaves
- Owner
- valiec
- Published
- 2022-01-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-05-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15