NetherX Mod Wiki

NetherX is a transformative mod designed to make the Nether a fully habitable and challenging dimension, similar to how the Aether mod functions for the sky. It moves away from the Nether being a temporary destination for resources and instead provides the tools necessary for permanent residence. The mod introduces a survival layer through the Execration system, new biological threats, and specialized machinery to overcome the dimension's natural hostility toward water.

Key features include:

• Execration Mechanic: A corruption system that punishes players for overstaying their welcome without protection.
• Nether Water: Advanced methods to condense and utilize water in the heat of the Nether.
• Expanded Bestiary: Over a dozen new mobs with unique AI and drops.
• Tiered Progression: New ores and materials that bridge the gap between iron and endgame gear.

Execration System

Execration represents the spiritual and physical toll the Nether takes on a mortal soul.

• Accumulation: Players gain 1 point of Execration every 30 seconds spent in the Nether.
• Thresholds:
  • 0-50: No negative effects.
  • 51-75: Grants Slowness I and Weakness I.
  • 76-99: Grants Mining Fatigue II and Hunger I.
  • 100: The player begins taking 1 heart of magic damage every 2 seconds until they leave the dimension or consume a purifying item.
• Purification: Execration can be lowered by consuming Purified Flesh (-10 points) or using a Soul Basin to cleanse the player's spirit.

Obtaining Water

In vanilla Minecraft, water evaporates instantly in the Nether. NetherX introduces the Nether Water Condenser, a machine that allows for the creation of 'Heavy Water' or 'Nether Water' which can exist in liquid form despite the heat.

1. Condensation: Place Ice or Packed Ice into a Condenser.
2. Fueling: The machine requires Blaze Powder or Magma Cream to maintain the cooling cycle.
3. Collection: Use a Nether Water Bucket (crafted with Obsidian and Iron) to collect the resulting fluid. This water can be used for farming and extinguishing fires within the dimension.

NetherX populates the various biomes of the Nether with creatures that fill specific ecological niches.

Functional Blocks

• Nether Water Condenser: The primary utility block for survival. It features a custom GUI for processing ice into water.
• Soul Basin: Used to reset Execration levels. Requires Soul Sand and a Soul Heart to activate.
• Ichor Vat: Used to brew high-tier 'Ichor' fluids for advanced crafting.

Natural Blocks

• Gloomstone: A dark variant of Glowstone found in the Soul Sand Valley. It emits a dim, purple light (Light Level 7).
• Nether Iron Ore: Spawns between Y=10 and Y=110. Provides a steady source of iron without returning to the Overworld.
• Nether Gold Ore: More abundant than vanilla gold ore, found in large veins near the Nether ceiling.
• Soul Glass: Created by smelting Soul Sand. It is transparent but prevents mobs from seeing through it.

Tools and Armor

• Obsidian Equipment: Highly durable but slow. Provides a 10% resistance to Execration accumulation per piece worn.
• Soul-Infused Tools: Crafted using Soul Essence. These tools have the 'Reaping' enchantment by default, which increases drops from Nether mobs.
• Ichor Armor: Endgame gear that grants permanent Fire Resistance and prevents all Execration damage.

Consumables

• Purified Flesh: Crafted by smelting Rotten Flesh in a furnace with Soul Sand. Reduces Execration by 10.
• Nether Fish: Can be cooked to provide 5 hunger points and 2 seconds of Fire Resistance.
• Soul Essence: A rare drop from powerful Nether mobs, used as the primary currency for high-tier crafting.

Structures

• Nether Outposts: Small cobblestone and obsidian towers inhabited by Wither Skeletons. They contain chests with Condenser components.
• Soul Shrines: Rare underground chambers in the Soul Sand Valley containing a Soul Basin and high-tier loot.
• Ichor Fountains: Natural springs of Ichor fluid found in the deep Nether (below Y=30).

Biome Enhancements

• Crimson Forest: Now generates 'Crimson Vines' that can be brewed into strength potions.
• Warped Forest: Features 'Warped Spores' that cause nausea to players not wearing a helmet.
• Basalt Deltas: Increased spawn rate of Magma Snails and volcanic vents that erupt with fire particles.

Crafting Table Highlights

Nether Water Condenser

• Top Row: Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot
• Middle Row: Glass | Bucket | Glass
• Bottom Row: Obsidian | Blaze Rod | Obsidian

Nether Water Bucket

• Left: Obsidian
• Bottom: Iron Ingot
• Right: Obsidian

Purified Flesh

• Input: Rotten Flesh
• Fuel/Catalyst: Soul Sand (in a Furnace or Smoker)

Soul Essence Infusion

• Combine any Iron Tool with 4x Soul Essence in a Smithing Table to create Soul-Infused variants.