Description
Haunted Manor Wilds is a full custom overworld biome that replaces terrain in new worlds and can be found with /locate biome haunted_manor_wilds; it brings a cursed, haunted landscape with its own surface blocks (Cursed Loam, Haunted Wood, Phantom Leaves), Grave Bloom plants, Phantom Copse trees, and small ruined manor formations to explore. The biome spawns Manor Wraiths — a hostile spectral mob that drops Ghost Embers used to craft the mod’s custom gear (Spectral Sabre, Manor Axe, and a full Manor armor set) and unique tools, while Grave Bloom patches and haunted wood let you gather biome-specific resources. Gameplay centers on risk vs. reward: standing on Cursed Loam shows a curse-resistance action bar and slows players unless they wear the complete Manor armor set, which instead grants night vision and protection in the cursed biome, encouraging you to hunt Wraiths, craft the armor, and safely explore manor ruins.
Mod Wiki
Cursed Manor Wilds
Quickstart
- Start a new world — the Haunted Manor Wilds biome generates automatically in the overworld. To jump straight there, use:
/locate biome haunted_manor_wilds - Explore until you find the Cursed Loam surface. As soon as you stand on it, your action bar shows your Curse resistance: X/4.
- Hunt Manor Wraiths (they spawn in groups at low light levels). Each one drops 1–3 Ghost Embers.
- Take your Ghost Embers to a crafting table and craft the full Manor armor set (Helm, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots) — this removes the slowness curse and grants night vision in the biome.
- With armor sorted, craft a Spectral Sabre or Manor Axe and dive deeper into the ruined manor structures.
Overview
Cursed Manor Wilds adds a fully custom overworld biome — the Haunted Manor Wilds — complete with unique terrain, vegetation, trees, a hostile spectral mob, and an entire set of craftable gear. The biome features a risk-vs-reward loop: venturing in unprotected penalizes you, but hunting the local mob and crafting its drops lets you thrive there.
What It Adds
Biome: Haunted Manor Wilds
A cursed, fog-drenched landscape that replaces normal terrain in new worlds. It contains:
- Small ruined manor formations to explore
- Phantom Copse trees made of Haunted Wood and Phantom Leaves
- Grave Bloom patches scattered across the ground
Blocks
| Block | Description |
|---|---|
| Cursed Loam | The biome's surface block; triggers the curse mechanic when stood on. Best mined with a shovel. |
| Haunted Wood | The wood of Phantom Copse trees. Best chopped with an axe. |
| Phantom Leaves | Semi-transparent foliage of Phantom Copse trees. |
| Grave Bloom | A decorative plant found in patches across the biome. Breaks instantly. |
Mob: Manor Wraith
A hostile spectral mob that spawns in groups of 2–4 at light level 7 or below, both on the surface and underground within the biome. It burns in daylight, deals 3 damage per hit, and has 20 health. Killing a Manor Wraith drops:
- Ghost Embers (1–3, always)
- Spectral Sabre or Manor Axe (rare chance, only when killed by a player; looting increases the odds)
Items & Gear
| Item | Type | Damage / Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Ember | Crafting material | — | — |
| Spectral Sabre | Sword | 8 damage | 620 |
| Manor Axe | Axe/Tool | 6 damage | 540 |
| Manor Helm | Armor (head) | 3 protection | 275 |
| Manor Chestplate | Armor (chest) | 8 protection | 400 |
| Manor Leggings | Armor (legs) | 6 protection | 375 |
| Manor Boots | Armor (feet) | 3 protection | 325 |
How To Use
Navigating the Biome
Use /locate biome haunted_manor_wilds to find the biome quickly, then travel there. Look for the distinctive dark Cursed Loam surface and eerie Phantom Copse trees. Small ruined manor structures dot the landscape and are worth exploring for loot.
The Curse Mechanic
Whenever you are standing on Cursed Loam, your action bar displays:
haunted manor wilds | Curse resistance: X/4
- 0–3 pieces of Manor armor worn → you are periodically inflicted with Slowness.
- All 4 pieces worn → Slowness is suppressed and you instead receive continuous Night Vision, making it much easier to see in the dark biome.
Partial sets reduce the number shown on the bar but do not remove the slowness penalty — you need the complete set.
Crafting And Obtaining
All gear is crafted at a crafting table using Ghost Embers (and sticks for the weapons). Recipes unlock automatically once you obtain your first Ghost Ember.
Spectral Sabre





Manor Axe






Manor Helm










Manor Chestplate







Manor Leggings









Manor Boots




Abilities And Mechanics
Spectral Sabre — A fast, high-damage (8) sword tagged as a sword-class weapon. Ideal for taking on Manor Wraiths.
Manor Axe — Deals 6 damage and mines axe-type blocks efficiently (speed 8). Doubles as a combat weapon and a tool for harvesting Haunted Wood.
Full Manor Armor Set — When all four pieces (Helm, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots) are equipped simultaneously while standing on Cursed Loam:
- The slowness curse is completely suppressed.
- Continuous Night Vision is applied, illuminating the otherwise dark biome.
- Total armor protection value: 20 points across the set.
Wearing fewer than four pieces provides the armor's protection stat but does not negate the curse.
Progression And Strategy
- Enter the biome carefully — without Manor armor you will be slowed periodically. Bring regular gear to start.
- Farm Manor Wraiths at night — they spawn in groups, so engage a few at a time. Prioritize Ghost Ember collection; you need a significant stack for a full armor set.
- Craft the full armor set first — the Night Vision bonus makes exploring the dark ruins vastly safer and easier.
- Upgrade your weapons — once armored, craft the Spectral Sabre (highest damage) for combat and the Manor Axe for harvesting Haunted Wood from Phantom Copse trees.
- Explore manor ruins — with night vision active and slowness removed, you can safely investigate the ruined manor structures scattered throughout the biome.
- Rare weapon drops — if luck is on your side (or you use a Looting-enchanted weapon), Manor Wraiths can drop a pre-made Spectral Sabre or Manor Axe directly, saving crafting materials.
How to install
Download the mod and follow the step-by-step installation guide.
This mod is licensed under the CreativeMode Mods License.