Novam Terram adds over 90 new biomes to Minecraft 1.12.2. It’s inspired by The Highlands mod, and one thing that sets it apart from similar mods: ore generation varies by biome type, so where you settle and mine actually matters.
What It Adds
The mod completely shakes up world generation with a huge range of new biomes across four temperature categories: Warm, Cool, Icy, and Desert. You’ll run into alpine peaks, blossom forests, boggy swamps, clay flatlands, cold deserts, and a lot more. The variety is legit good and it holds up well for exploration playthroughs.
Biome-Based Ore Generation
This is the most interesting part. Certain ores generate in higher quantities depending on the biome type you’re in. It’s a small change but it adds a real reason to actually care about where you build your base, instead of just dropping down wherever looks nice.
Full Biome List (Sample)
90+ biomes total are included. Here’s a portion of what’s in the mod:
- Aegean Archipelago [Warm]
- Alium Meadow [Warm]
- Alps [Icy]
- Autumn Forest [Cool]
- Autumn Forest Hills [Cool]
- Autumn Taiga [Cool]
- Autumn Taiga Hills [Cool]
- Birch Hills [Warm]
- Blossom Forest [Warm]
- Blossom Forest Hills [Warm]
- Blue Taiga [Cool]
- Blue Taiga Hills [Cool]
- Bog [Warm]
- Clayland [Desert]
- Cliffs [Cool]
- Cold Birch Forest [Icy]
- Cold Blue Taiga [Icy]
- Cold Blue Taiga Hills [Icy]
- Cold Desert [Icy]
- Cold Flower Forest [Icy]
- Cold Flower Forest Hills [Icy]
- Cold Forest [Icy]
- Cold Forest Hills [Icy]
- Cold Mega Blue Taiga [Icy]
- Cold Mega Blue Taiga Hills [Icy]
- Cold Mega Spruce Taiga [Icy]
- Cold Mega Spruce Taiga Hills [Icy]
- Cold Mega Taiga [Icy]
- Cold Mega Taiga Hills [Icy]
- Cold Roofed Forest [Icy]
- Cold Roofed Forest Hills [Icy]
- Coniferous Plains [Cool]
- Dense Shrubland [Warm]
- …and many more
Requirements
How to Install
- Install Minecraft Forge for Minecraft 1.12.2 if you haven’t already.
- Download the Novam Terram mod file from the link below.
- Open your Minecraft directory and navigate to the
modsfolder (.minecraft/mods). Create the folder if it doesn’t exist. - Drop the downloaded
.jarfile into themodsfolder. - Launch Minecraft using the Forge profile. The mod loads automatically on startup.
Need more help? Check these guides:
How To Download & Install Mods with Minecraft Forge
How To Download & Install Fabric Mods
Novam Terram Mod 1.12.2 Download Links
For Minecraft 1.12.2
Novam-Terram-Mod-1.12.2.jarThis file is part of Novam Terram Mod 1.12.2 – 90+ New Biomes for Minecraft. Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.
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