Description
Journey through lapis portals into the Shadow Realm’s corrupted biomes, where zombie reptiles roam.
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The Shadow Realm
Quickstart
- Find a lapis Shadow Portal and enter it to travel to the Shadow Realm.
- Explore its biomes, including The Deadwood, Shadow Dunes, Ashen Wastes, Shadow Peaks, and The Luym Land. Watch for hostile Zombie Reptiles.
- Gather Deadwood and turn it into planks for a set of tools. If you have Ancient Lizard Skin, you can craft armor from it.
- In Creative, search the item list for the mod’s spawn eggs to try the Zombie Reptile, Eater, and Riftbound Elven Pillager.
Overview
The Shadow Realm is a dimension reached through lapis portals. Its corrupted landscapes contain unusual blocks, deadwood, and hostile creatures. Travel through the realm to explore its biomes and collect materials for building, tools, and armor.
What It Adds
| Category | Contents |
|---|---|
| Biomes | The Deadwood, Shadow Dunes, Ashen Wastes, Shadow Peaks, The Luym Land |
| Creatures | Zombie Reptile, Eater, Riftbound Elven Pillager |
| Blocks and materials | Shadowstone, Shadow Bricks, Shadow Crystal, Glowing Shadow Crystal, Black Concrete, Corrupted Redstone, Black Sand, Corrupted Dirt, Deadwood, Deadwood Planks, Shadow Energy Flower |
| Equipment and items | Deadwood tools and sword, Ancient Lizard Skin, Ancient Reptile armor, Orange Slimeball |
| Travel | Shadow Portal |
How To Use
Use a lapis Shadow Portal to enter the realm, then explore its different biomes. Zombie Reptiles roam there and attack in melee. Riftbound Elven Pillagers are also hostile and can fight at range or up close. The realm also contains Eaters.
Spawn eggs for all three creatures are available for trying them out in Creative.
Crafting And Obtaining
Craft Deadwood into four planks, then use the planks and sticks to make a sword and tools:
- Planks:
- Sword:
- Axe:
- Pickaxe:
- Shovel:
- Hoe:
Black Concrete is crafted from Black Sand:
Ancient Lizard Skin is used to craft each piece of Ancient Reptile armor:
- Helmet:
- Chestplate:
- Leggings:
- Boots:
Abilities And Mechanics
- Portals: Lapis portals provide travel into the Shadow Realm.
- Zombie Reptiles: These hostile creatures pursue targets and attack at close range.
- Riftbound Elven Pillagers: These enemies target players and may use ranged or melee attacks.
Progression And Strategy
Explore the realm for Deadwood and other unfamiliar materials, then craft Deadwood equipment for further trips. Prepare for hostile creatures before venturing far from a portal, and make Ancient Reptile armor when you have enough Ancient Lizard Skin.
How to install
This Java mod can be used on Windows and Mac PCs with the CreativeMode Launcher or any Minecraft launcher of your choice.

1. Download and install the new CreativeMode Launcher

2. Click to play on the top of the screen.

3. That's it — launches instantly. No complicated setup required.
Want to use on a different launcher? Download mod and manually install.
This mod is licensed under the CreativeMode Mods License.