The basalt deltas is a volcanic biome in the Nether. Magma cubes and striders spawn naturally there. Blackstone and basalt generates commonly while gravel, magma block, and netherrack generates commonly in the shore of the island or land in the biome, and white ash particles can be seen floating through the air while traveling the biome.
Description
A fortress seen from the basalt deltas.
The basalt deltas are a dense, jagged, cave-like biome found in the nether. The biome is composed largely of basalt and blackstone, with small lava lakes and magma blocks generating throughout the biome. The fog is a very dull lilac and the particles are a light gray, reminiscent of ash. Small and large clusters of basalt columns of varying height can be found throughout the biome.
As with other nether biomes, brown and red mushrooms may generate on the surface. Fire patches will also generate, along with glowstone clusters, magma blocks, and closed lava springs. Nether quartz ore will also generate. The typical nether caves will also cut through the biome. Nether fortresses can be found here as well.
Survival
In Survival, the Basalt Delta is a challenging biome to navigate. This is due to its jagged terrain and plentiful pools of lava which are often hidden from view.
Mobs
Magma cubes, ghasts and striders spawn in this biome. If a nether fortress generates, skeletons, wither skeletons, magma cubes and blazes will spawn as well.
Sounds
When in this biome, basalt deltas ambience will play. The various generic nether music tracks will also play, along with the track "So Below".
Data values
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| Name | Identifier | Numeric ID | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basalt Deltas | basalt_deltas | 173 | biome.minecraft.basalt_deltas |
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Issues
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