Petroglyph
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 746 adventure mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/b61edec09d069a53a3865d7392ca05281e222f5e.png) This Datapack changes the entire overworld world generation, so that all of it is made out of deserts. Water is scarce and not renewable (no infinite water sources), but you will need it to survive. The Hydration system is based on your movement, exposure to daylight and location. You will need to live a nomadic lifestyle to survive the harsh desert. There are a few ways to renewably get water, but thats for you to figure out.
There are new structures and biomes, including the - Crypts (generate in deserts)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/78802b2df6922cddfed78900524dd46f667bcba2_0.webp) - Pyramids (generate in badlands)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/e6e529e520adee6f1fccca39bd745910cb14ce3d_0.webp) - Oases (generate in deserts)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/851fb5e6123f12e273c406285ac964608a474392_0.webp) - Suspicious sand patches (generate in deserts)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/ec92f475f613b25edba6f583366040ea51d1d03c_0.webp) - Desert tradesmen outposts (generate in deserts)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/7a28d840ac935736964b6a62aab70eca4bb6e0d5_0.webp) - Fort (generate in the new "Pyroa" Biome)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/29eff8bdfdce09a5732d6e30f637c96cb4951e1b_0.webp) - Camp (generate in every biome, as it allways generates near 0 0)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/9606802174a6deda143b2ffbb0dfdf9e38611249_0.webp) - Pyroa (a new Hot Biome)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/1ad35e610cd7cf6c226cdb2a1d23090b334fb5ba_0.webp) - Fossilyard (a new deadly Biome)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/c8c546add4cec1ade249741a8672e8f6ed70bbdd_0.webp)
Many of these structures contain suspicious sand, from which you can uncover new artifacts and gems. Gems are collectible items, which give you a permanent bonus. You can view youre collected Gems in a new Advancement tab. Keep those brushes ready!!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/74948fb547230c467f761320512fc1ceffe2a366.png)
The Datapack also features a new boss mob: the Pharao. You can find it in the Pyramid, but it is advised to prepare yourself beforehand, as it's a tough fight!!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/d4e8140ec88c91dc2f67c1dbdce715d995860ebc_0.webp)
The Inferno is another new Miniboss! It has its own structure and summoning ritual.!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/7ac36175544869656888a9cb170f9f678696f23d_0.webp) !(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/695c57e444c4bc0717f9fe976972ce9c9e2fbfe4_0.webp)
# Resource Pack The Data Pack comes with a optional resource Pack. If you install the Data Pack, you can download the resource Pack seperatly. If you install the mod version, the resource pack should be automatically installed (versions 1. 3+). The resource Pack IS NOT REQUIRED, but recommended. For example it does this:!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/e26ac73f4ffc0e8da81386daec7cd0983edd79dd_0.webp) !(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/7ac36175544869656888a9cb170f9f678696f23d_0.webp)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/68c0009648cad3bf93c8a127cd33219c201f320d_0.webp)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/d13a9157098db23c0885f25821d3b4cad0afd3e7_0.webp)!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/1634dc804aca53ffe87a1e8f594e5e58851c0be6_0.webp)
# Guide
A Guide to Petroglyph
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Data Packs
- Author
- Nerdo3000
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Downloads
- 715
- Endorsements
- 14
- Category
- adventure
- Created
- 4/30/2025
- Updated
- 10/5/2025
- Game Versions
- 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9
- Tags
- adventure, game-mechanics, worldgen
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Data Packs versions does Petroglyph support?
The author lists 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of Petroglyph?
Version 1.3.1, published 2025-10-05 with 715 downloads recorded at the source.
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