Caves and Cliffs 1.17 Backport Mod brings features from the Minecraft 1.17 Caves and Cliffs update to earlier versions of the game, such as 1.16 and 1.12.
Features:
- Axolotls, the adorable amphibians, make their appearance.
- Copper, amethyst, stalactites, stalagmites, and more are added.
- Glow berries, azalea trees, and spore blossoms enhance the environment.
- Features like powdered snow and lightning rods are included.
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Caves and Cliffs 1.17 Backport Mod Download Links
For Minecraft 1.16.5
Forge version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2
For Minecraft 1.15.2
Forge version: Download from Server 1
For Minecraft 1.12.2
Forge version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: In MC Java Mods, or directly above on this page.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Downloads as 197221.mcaddon
- Download size: 2.7 MB
- Download link checked 26 Jul 2026 — working
- Mirrored on our own servers — the download does not depend on the original host
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.