pass the threshold
by HLBQ
Pass the Threshold gates the Nether and the End behind experience levels, so players must reach set levels before they can enter either dimension.
What it does
Players must reach a certain experience level before they can access the Nether and the End, the two extra dimensions of the vanilla game. The default requirement is level 50 to enter the Nether and level 100 to enter the End. The mod is built as an auxiliary layer that raises difficulty and pacing, and it is meant to be used alongside modpacks rather than on its own.
Because many modpack players speedrun through the same stages, the gating changes how a run unfolds, pushing progress to slow down and reward preparation. The threshold values can be changed with commands, so a server owner can set the levels to suit a particular pack. The mod is Forge-only and is published for Minecraft 1.20.1, under the MIT License, though it is not open source.
The mod runs on the client and server, so both need it. It has no required dependencies, and its single release, 1.0.0 for 1.20.1, was published on 2025-12-28.
Key features
Nether level gate
Entering the Nether requires reaching experience level 50 by default, which holds players back until they are prepared.
End level gate
Entering the End requires reaching experience level 100 by default, a second and higher threshold.
Adjustable thresholds
Commands set the level required for each dimension, so the values can match the pace of a given modpack.
Modpack pacing
The mod is meant to deepen modpack play by making progression through the dimensions a gradual reward.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Reach Fix is open source under the MIT License and runs on client and server, with files for 1.12.2 – 1.16.5, so it targets earlier versions than this mod. Instant Nether Travel is server-side only, not open source, and covers 1.20 – 1.20.2, which overlaps this mod's version but changes Nether travel rather than gating it by level.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pass the threshold | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-12-28 |
| Reach Fix | Forge | 1.12.2 – 1.16.5 | Client and server | 2025-08-27 |
| Instant Nether Travel | Forge | 1.20 – 1.20.2 | Server-side only | 2023-10-21 |
Questions
Does Pass the Threshold need any other mod?
Do both the client and the server need the mod?
Can the level requirements be changed?
In the catalog
pass the threshold is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 13,316 Game mechanics mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
This is an auxiliary mod designed to increase the game's difficulty, which can be used alongside modpacks. For instance, it's common to see many players speedrunning Minecraft or certain modpacks, which makes the gameplay rather dull. Many interesting modpacks deserve to be savored and understood in depth. To this…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/pass-the-threshold
- Owner
- HLBQ
- Published
- 2025-12-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15