Ready for your server: YUNG's Better Strongholds 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 Strongholds does
A complete redesign of Minecraft's strongholds!
A complete redesign of Minecraft strongholds like never before, making them much more complex and exciting while still staying true to vanilla themes. There are over 15 different rooms, various types of tunnels and hallways, staircases, traps, and even hidden areas!
- 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-6.1.1 (NeoForge, September 10, 2026)
- Downloads
- 19,073,131
- 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 Strongholds, 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 Strongholds 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 Strongholds (NeoForge) needs these mods. No need to hunt them down: the panel adds them for you.
How to add YUNG's Better Strongholds 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 Strongholds 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 Strongholds work with?
YUNG's Better Strongholds 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 Strongholds if it has a version for your world.
Do players have to install YUNG's Better Strongholds?
YUNG's Better Strongholds runs on the server only: your friends don't have to install a thing.
What other mods does YUNG's Better Strongholds 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 Strongholds, in the version that matches your world.
Does adding YUNG's Better Strongholds 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.
