Uncovery
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📋 About This Mod
<div align="center"> <h1> <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/ff57e6c3582fb28a356cd6f9809103f823e7b3ab.png" alt="Uncovery"> </h1> </div> Uncovery is a datapack that adds content to Minecraft like structures, mobs, items, recipes, advancements, and more. ## 📝 Description Released in July 2023 by bbschef. The datapack is recommended for both singleplayer and multiplayer. It aims to expand the content added in the Trails & Tales update, adding features like paleontology to the game. ## 🌍 Features <details> <summary>Structures</summary> #### Paleontology Site A structure that spawns in Plains, Desert, and Tundra biomes. Here you can find the Paleontologist Villager, who offers new trades. Locate with `/locate structure <structure_name>` #### Ancient Fossils Structures that spawn slightly buried (2 to 4 blocks underground) in Plains, Desert, Tundra, River, Cold Ocean, and Warm Ocean biomes. They can be located using the Fossil Finder item. Locate with `/locate structure <structure_name>` #### Hydrothermal Vents Natural structures that spawn in Ocean biomes. They are decorative and release both bubbles and smoke. Locate with `/locate structure un:hydrothermal_vent` #### Illusioner Tower A structure that spawns in Swamp biomes. Here you can find the Illusioner, who provides a new exclusive set. Locate with `/locate structure un:illusioner_tower` </details> <details> <summary>Mobs</summary> #### Coelacanth A rare fish that spawns in deep cold oceans. It is large and found in groups. Drops Raw Coelacanth upon death. Summonable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/eggs/coelacanth_spawn_egg` #### Paleontologist Villager A mob that spawns in the Paleontology Site. It appears in Plains, Desert, and Tundra biomes. Has unique trades, and each one accepts different fossils. Summonable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/eggs/<mob_name>` #### Illusioner A mob that spawns in the Illusioner Tower. It is a mini-boss that uses its Illusory Bow and arrows to deal damage to players. Summonable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/eggs/illusioner_spawn_egg` </details> <details> <summary>Items</summary> This datapack adds new items that cannot be crafted. To learn more, read below. <details> <summary>Fossils</summary> #### Podzol Fossils Items found in suspicious gravel in cold Ancient Fossils. There are 6 types of podzol fossils, all tradeable with the Paleontologist Villager. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/fossils/podzol/<item_name>` #### Sandstone Fossils Items found in suspicious sand in hot Ancient Fossils. There are 6 types of sandstone fossils, all tradeable with the Paleontologist Villager. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/fossils/sandstone/<item_name>` #### Amber A rare item found in suspicious blocks in Ancient Fossils. Tradeable with the Paleontologist Villager. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/fossils/amber` </details> <details> <summary>Misc</summary> #### Raw Coelacanth Obtained by killing a Coelacanth. Can be cooked to obtain cooked cod. Tradeable with the Tundra Paleontologist Villager. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/misc/raw_coelacanth` #### Illusory Arrow Tipped arrows found in the chests of the Illusioner Tower. They apply blindness, slowness, and weakness for 11 seconds on impact. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/misc/illusory_arrow` #### Illusory Bow A bow obtained by killing the Illusioner. It has 50% more durability than the default bow and comes with Power 5 and Punch 2 enchantments. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/misc/illusory_bow` </details> </details> <details> <summary>Recipes</summary> This datapack adds new items that can be crafted. To learn more, read below. <details> <summary>Food</summary> #### Empanada Craftable food using wheat and any cooked meat. Nutrition: 10, Saturation: 12.8 (high-quality food). </details> <details> <summary>Misc</summary> #### Fossil Finder Craftable item using copper, bone, and compass. Allows finding any type of Ancient Fossils through a dialog. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:craftable/misc/fossil_finder` </details> </details> ## 📌 Notes - It is recommended to use this datapack with CliffTree. - Compatible with any worldgen datapacks like Terralith, WWOO, etc. - Still in development and new content will be added. Join the (https://discord.gg/rkzQXctkXj) for updates.
Uncovery is a datapack that adds content to Minecraft like structures, mobs, items, recipes, advancements, and more.
## 📝 Description Released in July 2023 by bbschef. The datapack is recommended for both singleplayer and multiplayer. It aims to expand the content added in the Trails & Tales update, adding features like paleontology to the game.
## 🌍 Features
Structures
#### Paleontology Site
A structure that spawns in Plains, Desert, and Tundra biomes. Here you can find the Paleontologist Villager, who offers new trades. Locate with `/locate structure
#### Ancient Fossils
Structures that spawn slightly buried (2 to 4 blocks underground) in Plains, Desert, Tundra, River, Cold Ocean, and Warm Ocean biomes. They can be located using the Fossil Finder item. Locate with `/locate structure
#### Hydrothermal Vents Natural structures that spawn in Ocean biomes. They are decorative and release both bubbles and smoke. Locate with `/locate structure un:hydrothermal_vent`
#### Illusioner Tower A structure that spawns in Swamp biomes. Here you can find the Illusioner, who provides a new exclusive set. Locate with `/locate structure un:illusioner_tower`
Mobs
#### Coelacanth A rare fish that spawns in deep cold oceans. It is large and found in groups. Drops Raw Coelacanth upon death. Summonable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/eggs/coelacanth_spawn_egg`
#### Paleontologist Villager
A mob that spawns in the Paleontology Site. It appears in Plains, Desert, and Tundra biomes. Has unique trades, and each one accepts different fossils. Summonable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/eggs/
#### Illusioner A mob that spawns in the Illusioner Tower. It is a mini-boss that uses its Illusory Bow and arrows to deal damage to players. Summonable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/eggs/illusioner_spawn_egg`
Items
This datapack adds new items that cannot be crafted. To learn more, read below.
Fossils
#### Podzol Fossils
Items found in suspicious gravel in cold Ancient Fossils. There are 6 types of podzol fossils, all tradeable with the Paleontologist Villager. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/fossils/podzol/
#### Sandstone Fossils
Items found in suspicious sand in hot Ancient Fossils. There are 6 types of sandstone fossils, all tradeable with the Paleontologist Villager. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/fossils/sandstone/
#### Amber A rare item found in suspicious blocks in Ancient Fossils. Tradeable with the Paleontologist Villager. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/fossils/amber`
Misc
#### Raw Coelacanth Obtained by killing a Coelacanth. Can be cooked to obtain cooked cod. Tradeable with the Tundra Paleontologist Villager. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/misc/raw_coelacanth`
#### Illusory Arrow Tipped arrows found in the chests of the Illusioner Tower. They apply blindness, slowness, and weakness for 11 seconds on impact. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/misc/illusory_arrow`
#### Illusory Bow A bow obtained by killing the Illusioner. It has 50% more durability than the default bow and comes with Power 5 and Punch 2 enchantments. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:uncraftable/misc/illusory_bow`
Recipes
This datapack adds new items that can be crafted. To learn more, read below.
Food
#### Empanada Craftable food using wheat and any cooked meat. Nutrition: 10, Saturation: 12. 8 (high-quality food).
Misc
#### Fossil Finder Craftable item using copper, bone, and compass. Allows finding any type of Ancient Fossils through a dialog. Givable with `/loot give @s loot un:craftable/misc/fossil_finder`
## 📌 Notes - It is recommended to use this datapack with CliffTree. - Compatible with any worldgen datapacks like Terralith, WWOO, etc. - Still in development and new content will be added. Join the (https://discord.gg/rkzQXctkXj) for updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Data Packs
- Author
- bbschef
- Version
- v1.3.1
- Downloads
- 3,267
- Endorsements
- 12
- Category
- adventure
- Created
- 12/11/2025
- Updated
- 12/18/2025
- Game Versions
- 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11
- Tags
- adventure, mobs, worldgen
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Data Packs versions does Uncovery support?
The author lists 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of Uncovery?
Version v1.3.1, published 2025-12-18 with 3,267 downloads recorded at the source.
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