Adventure and dimensions · Mod

When Dungeons Arise

Huge roguelike dungeons and structures, from castles to sky fortresses.

Type
Mod, Java Edition
Loaders
Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Minecraft
1.16.5 to 1.21.1
Downloads
12M on Modrinth
Install on
The server (players can add it too)

How to install When Dungeons Arise

  1. Install the Fabric loader for your Minecraft version (it also supports Forge, NeoForge).
  2. Download the file that matches your Minecraft version and loader from the official page above.
  3. Put the .jar file in the mods folder of your Minecraft folder, or install it with the CurseForge app, Modrinth App or Prism Launcher.
  4. Start Minecraft with the loader profile. When Dungeons Arise should appear in the Mods list.

Step-by-step help: how to install Minecraft mods. Only download from the official pages linked above.

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Details from Modrinth API (https://api.modrinth.com) plus project pages on CurseForge, checked 30 October 2026. xarmo is not affiliated with When Dungeons Arise.