Scorch
by Astrazoey
Scorch changes the Nether with new blocks, structures and ore drops, and reworks the dimension's layout and mining.
What it does
Gravel replaces ironsand in the Nether, the build height is raised, and the Nether is made slightly higher and slightly deeper. Lava deposits no longer exist underground, which changes where players find them while digging. New ore drops gunpowder, and chain reactions of ignited explosions are added to the Nether's blocks.
Ancient debris is easier to find because it is placed deep underground near large deposits, and searching for it is made easier. The mod rebalances Nether gameplay, particularly netherite mining, and adds additional blocks and structures. Scorch runs on the client and the server, so both sides need it. Files are published for Fabric and NeoForge for 1.21.10 and 26.2, with the latest builds dated 2026-08-07. The mod is released under the MIT License and is open source; its source code is public.
Key features
Reworked Nether terrain
Gravel takes the place of ironsand, and the build height and depth of the Nether are changed.
Explosive chain reactions
Ignited blocks set off chain reaction explosions across the Nether.
Ancient debris placement
Ancient debris generates deep underground near large deposits, making netherite searches more involved.
New Nether blocks and structures
Additional blocks and structures are added to the Nether, along with a new gunpowder ore drop.
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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.
Incompatible 1
Use cases
Netherite gathering
Netherite gatherers use the relocated ancient debris and the changed Nether layout to plan their trips.
Who it’s for: Players who want a more demanding Nether, and server owners who run survival worlds where the Nether is a major part of progression. Scorch is not compatible with Amplified Nether.
Questions
Does Scorch need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Scorch support?
Can Scorch be used with Amplified Nether?
In the catalog
Scorch is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Scorch is a mod which adds new content to the nether and rebalances nether gameplay, particularly netherite mining.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/scorch
- Owner
- Astrazoey
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15