Simple Sculk Blocks
by Nerf_Craft
Simple Sculk Blocks, a Forge decoration mod by Nerf_Craft, adds sculk-themed building blocks for deep-dark builds that players can place alongside vanilla blocks.
What it does
The blocks are modeled on the deep-dark setting and built mostly from native materials. Sculk-infected versions of deepslate include stairs, slabs, walls and chiseled variants, so a deep-dark build can use matching pieces without leaving the vanilla palette. The author describes the focus as simple vanilla-plus blocks rather than new mechanics.
The mod runs on client and server under the Forge loader, so the server and every player need it. Files cover six release versions, with 0.2-1.20.1 for 1.20.6 as the latest Forge file, released 2024-12-09. It is released under the Apache License 2.0 and is not open source. The first build was published on 2024-08-01.
Key features
Sculk-infected deepslate
Deepslate variants are infected with sculk, including stairs, slabs, walls and chiseled blocks.
Survival-friendly reinforced deepslate
A reinforced deepslate version is available for survival play, with only a slight increase in hardness.
Bone-like building blocks
Some blocks use a bone-like material, and a bone-based catalyst fits the same theme.
Crafting infected blocks
Surrounding one sculk block with eight cobbled deepslate yields eight infected deepslate, and trimmed deepslate is made from five deepslate and four bones.
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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.
Use cases
Deep-dark builds
Builders who want a sculk-themed structure can mix the infected deepslate pieces with vanilla blocks.
Survival stone building
The reinforced deepslate variant suits players who build in survival without the cosmetic-only blocks.
Who it’s for: The mod suits builders who want deep-dark decoration blocks on Forge. Both the server and clients need it installed.
How it compares
Sculk Blockset is a Fabric and Forge mod with sculk blocks for 1.20.1 – 1.20.2, released under the MIT License and open source. Dead Sculk is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 only, also open source under the MIT License. Simple Sculk Blocks is Forge-only, with the Apache License 2.0 and no open-source code.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Sculk Blocks | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2024-12-09 |
| Sculk Blockset | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.2 | Client and server | 2025-10-30 |
| Dead Sculk | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-09-22 |
Questions
Which loader does Simple Sculk Blocks use?
Does the server need Simple Sculk Blocks?
Can the infected deepslate be crafted in survival?
In the catalog
Simple Sculk Blocks is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
Have you ever tried to create a deep-dark themed build, but been discouraged by the lack of any sculk-based building blocks? Well than this is the mod for you! This mod focuses on adding simple, vanilla+ style blocks that fit the theme of the deep dark, being made almost entirely of native materials.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-sculk-blocks
- Owner
- Nerf_Craft
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-12-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15