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Dynamic Dimensions

by 6oundwave

Dynamic Dimensions lets players build a portal of any block type and light it with Flint Steel to reach a dimension generated entirely from a chosen material.

FabricClient and serverMIT License1.20.1

What it does

A standard 4x5 portal frame can be built from a block of the player's choice, such as iron blocks, and lit with Flint Steel. Frames made from other blocks work the same way as the vanilla obsidian frame, which still opens the vanilla Nether portal. Stepping through a lit portal takes the player into a dimension whose terrain is generated from the material that was used to build the frame.

The mod uses its own lightweight portal logic rather than relying on a separate portal API. Mods that substantially change how Flint Steel works or how portals are detected may clash with Dynamic Dimensions, and the author observes that display problems caused by other portal-handling mods can keep a portal from lighting. Optimization mods that aggressively cull rendering are generally safe, since they rarely glitch portal textures. The mod is client and server, so the server and every player need it. It is released under the MIT License, and files are published for Fabric only, for 1.20.1.

Key features

  1. Any-block portal frames

    A standard 4x5 frame can be made from a chosen block, so portals are not limited to obsidian.

  2. Material-based dimensions

    Stepping through a portal enters a dimension generated entirely from the material the frame was built from.

  3. Flint Steel activation

    Portals are lit with Flint Steel, and the vanilla obsidian frame still opens the regular Nether portal.

  4. Self-contained portal logic

    Portal handling is built into the mod instead of depending on a separate portal API.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.20.11.0.1
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Who it’s for: Players on Fabric 1.20.1 who want portals built from different blocks, and server owners who want the same portal setup for every player.

How it compares

Full comparison

Steel and Flint is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 that is client and server and is not open source, with an All rights reserved license. Ethrilic Dimension is server-side only, Fabric only, for 1.21.8 – 1.21.11, and is also not open source under All rights reserved, so players can join without installing it. Better Nether Portals covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.3 under All rights reserved, which makes it the choice for a wider loader and version range.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Dynamic DimensionsFabric1.20.1Client and server2026-01-28
Steel and FlintFabric1.20.1Client and server2025-11-03
Ethrilic DimensionFabric1.21.8 – 1.21.11Server-side only2026-04-11
Better Nether PortalsFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 26.3Client and server2026-09-24

Questions

Does Dynamic Dimensions need to be installed on the server?

Yes. Every player and the server need a copy of the mod.

Which loader and version does Dynamic Dimensions support?

Dynamic Dimensions is published for Fabric only, with a single game version, 1.20.1. The latest Fabric file is 1.0.1 for 1.20.1.

Can Dynamic Dimensions run alongside Immersive Portals?

The author notes that rendering issues from other portal mods can prevent portal activation, because both mods try to handle portal logic. Running them together may cause problems.

What the author says

Description: Ever wanted a world made entirely of Diamonds, TNT, or even Melons? This mod allows you to build a portal frame out of almost any solid block (vanilla or modded). How it works: 1. Build a standard 4x5 portal frame using your desired block (e.g., Iron Blocks). 2. Light it with Flint & Steel. 3. Step into…
6oundwave, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
6oundwave
Published
2026-01-26
Updated on Modrinth
2026-01-28
Facts verified
2026-10-15
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