Minecraft has been a huge mark on the gaming scene for the past 10 years. However, its developer Mojang has a bit of a bad reputation these days, keeping Minecraft updates sparse and low on content.
One of the things players always look forward to the most is the addition of new biomes, which spruce up the exploration aspect of the game and add a ton of new blocks.
The recent Wild Update was a disappointment, delivering only one biome which was promised ages ago. If you’re one of those players, then it’s time to delve into the wonderful world of mods.
The Biomes o Plenty mod is full of unique-looking biomes to explore and settle. Here are the ones we like the most:
10) Jade Cliffs
Jade Cliffs are one of the best biomes for building sprawling bases and mining complexes, as there’s plenty of room for expanding your builds both horizontally and vertically.
An abundance of spruce trees also makes the biome a great place to start, giving you all the resources that you need to make your architectural dreams come true.
Aesthetically, you also have a sky with a slight tint of green to look forward to, especially during sunsets. Overall, if you’ve just installed the mod, be on the lookout for this one first.
9) Orchard
Just like its namesake in real life, the Orchard biome is phenomenal for farming apples, albeit this has been nerfed a bit in more recent updates.
Even with that in mind though, this biome is also great for making your own farms, with ponds and plenty of plants such as flax around to get your first farm started relatively quickly.
The grass is a natural and sunny shade of green, while the flowering oak trees and rose bushes give a friendly look to the whole place.
8) Fungal Jungle
One of the funkier and more fantastical biomes added by this mod, Fungal Jungle has a lot going for it. At first glance, it might seem toxic because of the green-yellowish hue in the air, but don’t let that fool you, there’s a great mix of resources here to keep you coming.
There’s a load of mushrooms, as you’d guess from the name, including toadstools which are a new type added by this mod.
There are also usually patches of mycelium covered in red mushrooms everywhere. Couple that with a decent amount of wood and a lot of animals you can kill, it’s great for an off-the-beaten-path secondary base.
7) Auroral Garden
Previously referred to as Rainbow Hills, the Auroral Garden biome is the closest thing to a winter paradise. There are no hostile mobs anywhere in the vicinity, the ground is covered in violets and irises, and the trees are full of colorful and saturated leaves.
Not only is this biome beautiful and peaceful, but it’s also a great place to build a base, giving you plenty of options for securing food.
A mushroom field can always be found close by too. The only real downside of this biome is that it’s very hard to find, and you might need to start seed hopping to even have a chance of seeing it.
6) Ominous Woods
If you’ve ever been a horror movie fan, you will love this biome. It’s truly described by its name, with an ominous wind seeping through every corner of this place. The trees look withered, the water is dark purple, and the ground is full of dead leaves and thorns that will give you a queasy feeling.
It’s not just about the atmosphere though, as the biome is full of hostile mobs like illusioners and cave spiders. It’s not too much to handle generally, just make sure you stay away if you’ve got mods that make the game more difficult installed.
5) Lush Desert
Lush Desert biomes are filled with acacia trees and orange sand, hinting at a safari in Australia.
It’s no surprise when you find out this biome was supposed to be the replacement for Outback, which was directly based on the central areas of the country.
There’s lots of empty open space here that makes it not so great for your first night, but perfect for building a quaint little village in the middle of nowhere.
Building a farm here is also a good idea, as there’s not too many animals around to hunt for food.
4) Cherry Blossom Grove
There’s nothing prettier than pink cherry trees, whether in real life or in Minecraft.
That’s why the Cherry Blossom Grove is easily one of the best-looking biomes in this list, with a wide variety of flowers also dotting the landscape and contributing to the unmatched atmosphere you can stumble upon here.
Cherry wood is also a great addition and can give an artistic touch to your houses. If you get lucky enough to spawn here, you’ll also be showered with food, with plenty of animals and harvestable trees around.
3) Volcano
A great biome for any industrialist, Volcano biomes have so much lava that you can use for all your smelting needs. There’s also a huge amount of ash that works as a fuel source too, and plenty of basalt and stone coat the surroundings of magma lakes.
If you’re looking to build Mordor, you’ve truly come to the right place. On the other hand, it’s not worth visiting here on a hardcore run, as you’re bound to take a wrong step and end up in flames.
2) Origin Valley
Sometimes you want to go back to simpler times, and for a lot of Minecraft players that time was 2010. The game’s alpha had just come out and nobody truly knew the greatness that was in store for this random indie title. T
o celebrate the legacy of the game, Origin Valley is a huge dose of nostalgia delivered to you in the form of a biome.
The colors, the sky, the terrain, even the older versions of the roses and dandelions perfectly mimic what the game used to be. The biome is one of the rarest, but it’s worth finding it just to go back to your roots.
1) Sacred Springs
This list wouldn’t be the same if we didn’t mention Sacred Springs, even though it was removed in 1.13.2.
Unanimously loved and exuding the most peaceful atmosphere, this biome was best described as an oasis in the forest. The hot spring water that appeared here also protected players by giving them Regeneration.
It was the perfect spot to build a base, and it’s a huge shame that it was removed. Hopefully, it’ll be back just like Jade Cliffs.
And that’s our list of the top 10 best Biomes in the Biome O Plenty mod of Minecraft!
We hope that you like them as much as we do, and if we missed out any of your favorites, then don’t shy away from letting us know.