Desert Behemoths: Sandworms!
Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! adds massive Dune-like sandworms that roam desert biomes and make deserts more dangerous to cross on foot.
What it does
Sandworms in this Forge mod are large creatures that hunt players across desert terrain. Once a sandworm has locked onto a player, running away over sand is often the only way to escape its pursuit, so travelers have to plan their movements carefully and keep watch for the worm's approach. Getting swallowed whole is the penalty for being caught too close.
The mod is aimed at players who want deserts to be a place of risk rather than simple travel. Brave players can fight back by targeting the sandworm's head with explosives, and keeping a safe distance is the main defense for everyone else. Players who ride a sandworm are also covered by a dedicated riding feature.
Installation needs AAA Particles, Geckolib and Lodestone alongside Forge. Installation covers the server and each player's game. Builds cover Minecraft 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, and the latest file is 1.1.0 for 1.20.6, published 2024-07-30. The code is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later and is open source.
Key features
Desert sandworms
Large sandworm creatures inspired by Dune spawn in desert areas and pursue nearby players.
Explosive weak point
Brave players can take the sandworm down by targeting its head with explosives instead of running.
Sandworm tooth rewards
Driving away a sandworm earns a sandworm tooth, which is used to craft gear and brewing enhancements.
Worm riding
Players can ride a sandworm, a mechanic that changes how the creature is used in deserts.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 3
Required by 1 mod
How it compares
Enter Sandworm is a Fabric, Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.21 – 1.21.1, with All rights reserved licensing and no open source code. The Castle Crashers Mod is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that runs on client and server, also under All rights reserved. MechMonstrosity is a Forge mod for 1.19.2 that runs on client and server, not open source and licensed as All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2024-07-30 |
| Enter Sandworm | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-02 |
| The Castle Crashers Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-08-31 |
| MechMonstrosity | Forge | 1.19.2 | Client and server | 2024-10-06 |
Questions
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In the catalog
Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,527 Mobs mods for Forge. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
Desert Behemoths: Sandworms! brings the iconic sandworms from the Dune franchise into the world of Minecraft. Feel the thrill and danger of the desert like never before with this exciting addition. Feel free to use this mod in your modpacks! Prepare yourself for an adventure in the deserts of Minecraft with Desert…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/desert-behemoths-sandworms
- Owner
- jellycarbonara0
- Published
- 2024-07-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-07-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15