Ready for your server: YUNG's Better Desert Temples has versions for Fabric, NeoForge and Forge. Create your world with one of those loaders and a version from the table below. The newest option is NeoForge on Minecraft 26.1.2.
What YUNG's Better Desert Temples does
A complete redesign of Minecraft's desert temples!
The ultimate upgrade to Minecraft's desert temples! YUNG's Better Desert Temples redesigns vanilla desert temples to be way more exciting, adding a variety of new puzzles, traps, & parkour challenges. And of course, you'll get much better loot than vanilla's desert temples for your troubles!
- Author
- YUNGNICKYOUNG
- Categories
- adventure, decoration and world generation
- Loaders
- Fabric, Forge and NeoForge
- Minecraft versions
- 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 1.21.4 and 8 more (oldest: 1.19.2)
- Latest version
- 26.1.2-NeoForge-5.1.1 (NeoForge, September 10, 2026)
- Downloads
- 17,289,250
- License
- LGPL 3.0 only
Which Minecraft version and loader it works with
Every world has its own Minecraft version and loader (vanilla, Fabric, Forge or NeoForge).
To play with YUNG's Better Desert Temples, create your world with any of these combos:
| Loader | Newest | Minecraft versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | 26.1.2 | 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 1.21.4 and 8 more (oldest: 1.19.2) |
| NeoForge | 26.1.2 | 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 1.21.4 and 3 more (oldest: 1.20.4) |
| Forge | 1.21.1 | 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4 and 5 more (oldest: 1.19.2) |
Does it go on the server or on players' games?
YUNG's Better Desert Temples runs on the server only: your friends don't have to install a thing.
| Where | Per Modrinth |
|---|---|
| Server | required |
| Players | not supported |
| What the panel suggests | Server only |
What other mods it needs
The latest version of YUNG's Better Desert Temples (NeoForge) needs these mods. No need to hunt them down: the panel adds them for you.
How to add YUNG's Better Desert Temples to your server
- Open the panel and create a world with a compatible loader and Minecraft version (Fabric, NeoForge and Forge, per the table above), or open one you already have.
- In the world's "Mods" section, search for YUNG's Better Desert Temples in the Modrinth catalog. You'll only see what works with your world.
- Add it with the "Server only" option, the one the panel suggests for this mod.
- Start or restart the server so it installs along with its dependencies.
Not sure about client vs. server mods? Read the modded server guide. What each size costs is on the pricing page. Prices in Mexican pesos (MXN).
Frequently asked questions
Which loader and Minecraft version does YUNG's Better Desert Temples work with?
YUNG's Better Desert Temples has versions for Fabric: 1.19.2 to 26.1.2 (11 versions); NeoForge: 1.20.4 to 26.1.2 (6 versions); Forge: 1.19.2 to 1.21.1 (8 versions). You pick the loader and version when you create your world; the newest option is NeoForge on Minecraft 26.1.2. The panel's catalog only shows YUNG's Better Desert Temples if it has a version for your world.
Do players have to install YUNG's Better Desert Temples?
YUNG's Better Desert Temples runs on the server only: your friends don't have to install a thing.
What other mods does YUNG's Better Desert Temples need?
Its latest version (NeoForge) requires YUNG's API. No need to hunt them down: the panel installs them automatically when you add YUNG's Better Desert Temples, in the version that matches your world.
Does adding YUNG's Better Desert Temples cost extra?
No. Mods are free; you pay based on server size and the hours it's on. A Small server with 10 hours a week comes to about $117.10 MXN a month. If you stack lots of mods, a bigger size might suit you better.
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Modrinth data updated October 19, 2026.