Description
Infernal Wastes is a full Bedrock overworld replacement biome that makes it feel like the Nether has consumed the surface: endless volcanic ranges, towering basalt sky-pillars, clusters of obsidian spikes, suspended blackstone islands dripping lava, glowing magma rivers and giant twisted crimson trees under a blood-red sky with ash fall and heat shimmer. It generates as a mountainous/mesa/desert replacement and is built for exploration and survival — harvest blackstone, basalt, netherrack, obsidian and magma features, navigate lava oceans and geysers, and carve out dramatic bases in a hostile, empty landscape with no mobs, villages, or settlements to interfere. The biome includes client visuals for crimson foliage and molten-toned water and can be located in your world using the /locate biome command; look in mountainous or desert-like regions to find the apocalyptic Infernal Wastes.
Mod Wiki
Infernal Overworld
Quickstart
- Install the
.mcaddonfile — it applies both a behavior pack and resource pack automatically to your world. - Create a new world (or apply the packs to an existing one) with the packs active.
- Once in-game, run the command
/locate biome infernal_wastesto find the nearest Infernal Wastes region. It generates in place of mountainous, mesa, and desert terrain, so head in the indicated direction. - Bring fire resistance potions, a good pickaxe, and plenty of food — the landscape is hostile and lava is everywhere.
Overview
Infernal Overworld replaces select overworld biomes with Infernal Wastes — a surface that looks and feels like the Nether has erupted through the ground. Volcanic mountain ranges, basalt sky-pillars, obsidian spike clusters, blackstone islands suspended above lava pools, glowing magma rivers, and enormous twisted crimson trees all coexist under a blood-red sky filled with falling ash and a heat-shimmer haze. There are no mobs, villages, or settlements here — just raw, hostile terrain built for exploration, resource gathering, and dramatic base-building.
What It Adds
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Infernal Wastes biome | Full overworld biome replacing mountainous/mesa/desert regions |
| Volcanic ranges | Towering mountain terrain made of netherrack, basalt, and blackstone |
| Basalt sky-pillars | Tall columns of basalt rising into the air |
| Obsidian spike clusters | Jagged obsidian formations jutting from the ground |
| Suspended blackstone islands | Floating islands that drip lava streams below |
| Magma rivers | Glowing rivers of magma cutting through the landscape |
| Giant twisted crimson trees | Oversized crimson-style trees towering over the terrain |
| Lava oceans & geysers | Large lava bodies and erupting geyser features |
| Client visuals | Crimson foliage tinting, molten-toned water color, ash particle fall, heat shimmer |
How To Use
Finding the Biome
The Infernal Wastes generates where mountainous terrain, mesas, and deserts would normally appear. The fastest way to locate it is:
/locate biome infernal_wastes
This returns coordinates you can travel to or teleport toward. If your spawn region is flat plains, you may need to travel a fair distance.
Navigating Safely
- Lava is everywhere. Carry fire resistance potions before venturing deep into magma river zones or near suspended islands.
- Geysers can launch you into the air unexpectedly — watch your footing near vents in the ground.
- No mobs spawn here. The biome is intentionally empty of hostile or passive creatures, making it peaceful in that regard — your only threat is the environment itself.
Harvesting Resources
The biome is rich in Nether-themed building and crafting materials obtainable directly from terrain features:
| Resource | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Blackstone | Suspended islands, ground deposits |
| Basalt | Sky-pillars, volcanic slopes |
| Netherrack | Volcanic mountain cores |
| Obsidian | Spike clusters |
| Magma blocks | Magma rivers, geyser areas |
Use a pickaxe (iron or better for obsidian) to harvest these blocks in bulk. The biome is ideal for stockpiling Nether building materials without ever entering the Nether.
Abilities And Mechanics
Visual Atmosphere
The resource pack applies custom visuals exclusively within the Infernal Wastes:
- Blood-red sky tinting overhead
- Ash fall particle effect drifting down like snow
- Heat shimmer distortion near hot surfaces
- Crimson foliage on all vegetation
- Molten-toned water replacing standard blue water color
These effects are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay mechanics, but they dramatically reinforce the infernal theme.
No Settlements or Mobs
The biome generates with no villages, structures, wandering traders, or mob spawns of any kind. This is by design — Infernal Wastes is meant to feel abandoned and apocalyptic, giving you complete creative freedom when carving out bases.
Progression And Strategy
Early game: Use /locate biome infernal_wastes immediately after world creation. Travel to the biome's edge to safely gather basalt and blackstone before venturing toward the lava-heavy interior.
Mid game: Stock up on fire resistance potions brewed in your home base, then push into the volcanic core and suspended island zones for bulk obsidian and magma block harvesting.
Base building: The dramatic vertical terrain — sky-pillars, spike clusters, floating islands — makes the Infernal Wastes one of the most visually striking places to build a base. Carve into a basalt pillar, bridge between floating blackstone islands, or hollow out an obsidian spike for a fortress that looks like it belongs in the Nether itself.
Resource loop: Since the biome provides blackstone, basalt, netherrack, obsidian, and magma blocks in abundance on the surface, you can use these materials to construct Nether-style infrastructure — nether brick smelting, respawn anchors, and more — without ever descending to the Nether.
How to install
Download the mod and follow the step-by-step installation guide.
This mod is licensed under the CreativeMode Mods License.