What is From The Depths Mod?
From The Depths is a lightweight boss summoning mod for Minecraft 1.12.2. It adds just two items and one block, but they’re enough to create epic boss encounters. The mod lets you summon any monster from Minecraft or other mods as a configurable boss fight with custom health, damage, and minions.
Originally built for Craft of the Titans 2, but it works for any modpack or world that needs boss battles.
Core Features
Altar of Summoning
This is the main block. Place it down and right-click it with a Totem of Summoning. Lightning will strike the altar four times, and on the fifth strike, your boss spawns. You can also configure minions to spawn at regular intervals during the fight.
Totem of Summoning
A crafted item that holds boss data. Each totem is linked to a specific boss configuration through NBT data. Right-click the totem on an Altar of Summoning to trigger the summoning sequence.
How It Works
The mod uses JSON configuration files to define bosses. You create recipe files that craft totems with specific NBT data, and spawn info files that describe each boss.
This gives you complete control over:
- Boss entity type (any mob from Minecraft or other mods)
- Health and damage values
- Display name shown above the boss
- Minions that spawn during the fight
- How often minions spawn and how many total
Configuration Basics
Bosses are defined in JSON files stored in the mod’s config folder. Each boss gets a unique key that’s referenced in the totem’s NBT data.
Recipe File Example:
{
"type": "minecraft:crafting_shaped",
"pattern": ["aaa", "aaa", "aaa"],
"key": {"a": {"item": "minecraft:cobblestone"}},
"result": {
"item": "from_the_depths:item_totem_of_summoning",
"nbt": {"entityInfo": {"entityKey": "Zombie"}},
"count": 1
}
}
Boss Info File Example:
[{
"key": "Zombie",
"bossInfo": {
"domain": "minecraft",
"name": "zombie",
"displayName": "Custom Zombie",
"maxHealth": 40,
"attackDamage": 10.5,
"alwaysShowDisplayName": true
},
"bossAddInfo": {
"domain": "minecraft",
"name": "creeper",
"displayName": "Minion Creeper",
"maxHealth": 5,
"spawnFrequency": 4,
"totalSpawnDuration": 16
}
}]
Installation
- Install Minecraft Forge for 1.12.2
- Download the mod (see below)
- Place the JAR file in your .minecraft/mods folder
- Launch Minecraft with the Forge profile
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Requirements
Minecraft Forge for Minecraft 1.12.2
Optional: Install Just Enough Items (JEI) to view all crafting recipes in-game.
Minecraft Version
From The Depths works with Minecraft 1.12.2. If you need a different version, check the download section or the mod’s official pages.
Download From The Depths Mod 1.12.2
For Minecraft 1.12.2
This file is part of From The Depths 1.12.2 Mod – Boss Summoning. Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.