How to Install and Use the Stoneholm Mod in Minecraft

What Stoneholm Adds

Villages are usually easy to spot while exploring Minecraft. You find them in plains, deserts, snowy areas, and plenty of other overworld biomes, then use them for trading, food, shelter, or a quick place to borrow a bed. Stoneholm changes that routine by placing village-style structures underground.

With this mod installed, players can discover hidden settlements below the surface. These areas may include villagers, corridors, themed rooms, storage containers, loot, and sometimes abandoned ruins instead of a full village. It is a useful mod for servers that want exploration to feel less predictable, especially when the surface has already been picked over by everyone with a map and too much free time.

Stoneholm is available for Fabric and Forge. The installation is straightforward, but the client and server both need the correct files before players can join successfully.

Downloading Stoneholm

Start by choosing the Stoneholm version that matches your server setup.

• Open the Stoneholm page for Fabric or Forge on CurseForge, then select Files.

• Scroll through the available files until you find the Minecraft version you plan to use.
• Open the menu beside that file and choose Download File.

• Save the file somewhere easy to find, such as your desktop or downloads folder.

For Fabric servers, also download the required dependency mods: Fabric API and Cloth Config API. For Forge, make sure you download the matching Forge build and any listed dependency for that version. If the dependency files are missing, Stoneholm may load badly or not load at all, which is Minecraft's traditional way of saying you skipped a step.

Installing Stoneholm on Your Client

Before joining a modded server, your launcher needs the same mod loader and compatible mod files. Install Fabric or Forge first, matching the loader and Minecraft version used by the server.

1. Open the Minecraft launcher and go to Installations.

1. Find your Fabric or Forge profile, then click the folder icon for that profile.

1. Open the `mods` folder. If it does not exist, create a folder named exactly `mods`.
2. Drag Stoneholm and any required dependency files into that folder.

1. Return to the launcher and press Play on the modded profile.

If Minecraft reaches the main menu without an error, the client side is usually ready.

Installing Stoneholm on a Server

The server also needs Fabric or Forge installed before mod files are uploaded. In your server control panel, choose the correct mod loader from the game or server version options, restart once to generate the required folders, then upload the mods.

1. Open your server panel and go to the file manager or FTP area.

1. Log in with your server credentials if prompted.

1. Open the `mods` directory.
2. Upload Stoneholm and the required dependency files.

1. Wait until the upload reaches 100%.
2. Restart the server so the mod can load.
3. Generate a new world if you want Stoneholm structures to appear naturally in unexplored terrain.

Existing chunks cannot be retroactively filled with underground villages. New structures appear best in a fresh world or in newly generated regions.

Finding Underground Villages

Once the server is running, join the world and begin exploring the overworld. Stoneholm villages generate below ground, but they often have a surface entrance. In many cases, this entrance appears near or inside a normal village, though it can also generate elsewhere.

If you are testing the setup and do not want to wander for an hour, enable cheats or become a server operator and use `/locate` to search for the structure. This is especially helpful when confirming that the mod is installed correctly.

What the Structures Look Like

Stoneholm entrances are often marked by stone blocks or a small surface structure. Inside, players usually travel down by water elevator or another vertical passage before reaching the village area. The exact layout and decoration can vary depending on the biome.

A full underground village is usually built from long corridors connected to rooms. Some villagers may have workstations and dedicated spaces, while others may appear without professions. Storage blocks are common, so check chests and barrels as you explore.

Not every entrance leads to a thriving underground settlement. Some discoveries are abandoned ruins with only a chest and a few special blocks.

Those smaller ruins can still be worth checking, but they are not the main attraction. If you wanted a full hidden village and found a lonely ruin instead, keep exploring.

Rooms and Biome Variations

Different underground villages can include different room types. You may find farming rooms, animal pens, libraries, storage spaces, water areas, and other useful sections. These rooms make Stoneholm villages good early-game stops, but they can also become unusual starter bases if the layout is convenient.

The available rooms depend partly on generation and biome. Some villages feel packed with useful areas, while others are more basic. Searching for another entrance is often worth it if the first one feels empty.

Loot to Check

Stoneholm villages can contain visible and hidden storage. Look through chests, barrels, and any other containers you find. Possible loot may include enchanted books, emeralds, tools, armor, food, ingots, and other survival supplies.

Because these structures can have several side rooms, it is easy to miss containers. Check corners, work areas, and rooms that look decorative at first glance.

Optional Addon: MoreVillagers

Players who want more variety can add the MoreVillagers mod alongside Stoneholm. It supports Fabric and Forge on compatible versions and can add extra villager jobs, rooms, and structure features. This can make underground villages feel more active and improve the loot and utility of each settlement.

Before installing it, confirm the Minecraft version and loader compatibility. If the addon is not updated for your server version, it will not work correctly.

Common Problems

No Underground Villages Appear

Create a new world or explore newly generated chunks. Stoneholm structures will not appear in areas that already existed before the mod was installed. Also confirm that the server was restarted after uploading the files.

If the issue continues, check that Stoneholm is in the `mods` folder and that every dependency is installed. Creating a clean server profile can also help if older mods are conflicting with the new setup.

MoreVillagers Does Not Work

MoreVillagers must match the same Minecraft version and loader as the rest of the server. A Fabric addon will not work on Forge, and a 1.19.3 file will not work correctly on an incompatible newer server. After adding the addon, generate new terrain so its rooms and features can appear.

Players Cannot Join

When the server starts but a player cannot connect, the client setup is usually the cause. Confirm that the player installed the same mod loader, Minecraft version, Stoneholm file, and dependency files as the server. The files should be placed in the launcher's `mods` folder, not just downloaded and left nearby for decoration.

If the versions match and the problem still happens, review the crash message or server log for the missing mod, wrong loader, or version mismatch.

Useful Links

• Stoneholm for Fabric on CurseForge
• Stoneholm for Forge on CurseForge
• Fabric installation guide for Minecraft
• Forge installation guide for the Minecraft launcher