Fxxk Deepslate: Bring Back the Classic Mining Experience
Minecraft 1.17 and 1.18 changed the underground forever. Deepslate became the dominant stone type below Y level zero, and while it looks great, it slowed mining to a crawl for players who loved the fast pace of 1.16. If you have ever stared at a wall of deepslate and sighed, the Fxxk Deepslate add-on was made for you. This lightweight Fabric mod strips deepslate and tuff from world generation, replacing them with stone and andesite so your pickaxe swings feel fast again.
What Does Fxxk Deepslate Actually Do?
At its core, this mod rewrites how chunks generate. Every deepslate block that would normally spawn during terrain generation is swapped for regular stone. Every tuff pocket becomes andesite. The result is a world that looks and behaves much closer to the pre-1.17 underground, where stone was everywhere and mining was quick.
The mod goes further than just the base blocks. It also removes deepslate ore variants and infested deepslate, which means the entire deepslate family gets cleaned out during chunk generation. You will not find deepslate iron ore, deepslate diamond ore, or any of their cousins lurking in your freshly loaded chunks.
Player-Placed Blocks Stay Untouched
Here is the clever part: any deepslate or tuff that you place yourself is completely unaffected. That means if you have a datapack that adds crafting recipes for deepslate and tuff, you can still build with them. Your decorative deepslate castle, your tuff pathways, and your deepslate brick base all remain exactly as you placed them. The mod only touches naturally generated terrain, not your creative work.
Why Players Want the 1.16 Mining Feel Back
Deepslate has a higher hardness value than stone, so mining it takes noticeably longer. In a long branch-mining session, that extra second per block adds up fast. Players who spend hours strip mining for diamonds or building underground bases often find the slowdown frustrating.
- Faster mining through stone instead of slow deepslate
- Cleaner inventory without deepslate variants cluttering your storage
- Simpler ore processing with fewer block types to manage
- A nostalgic 1.16-style underground that many veterans prefer
- Full compatibility with datapacks that add deepslate crafting recipes
If you are someone who values efficiency over aesthetics underground, this mod solves a problem that Mojang never addressed. It is a quality-of-life change that quietly improves every mining trip.
Supported Versions and Loader
Fxxk Deepslate is built for Minecraft 1.17.1 and runs on the Fabric loader. Before you install it, make sure Fabric API is present in your mods folder, because the mod depends on it to function correctly. Without Fabric API, the game will either crash or simply ignore the mod entirely.
If you want a hassle-free setup, the foxygame.net launcher handles the whole process in a single click, pulling Fabric API and Fxxk Deepslate together with matching version checks so nothing conflicts. It is a convenient route for players who would rather play than troubleshoot dependency errors.
How to Install Fxxk Deepslate
Getting the mod running takes only a few minutes. Follow these steps carefully to avoid common mistakes.
Step-by-Step Installation
- Install the Fabric loader for Minecraft 1.17.1 if you have not already
- Download Fabric API and place it in your mods folder
- Download Fxxk Deepslate and drop the jar file into the same mods folder
- Launch the game using the Fabric profile in your launcher
- Create a new world or load fresh chunks to see the changes take effect
One important note: existing chunks that have already generated will still contain deepslate. The mod only affects new chunk generation, so you may need to explore beyond your current render distance or start a new world to see the full effect.
Common Questions
Will this break my existing builds? No. Player-placed blocks are never modified, so your structures stay safe. Can I use it with other world generation mods? Usually yes, as long as they do not conflict with the same block replacement logic. Does it work in multiplayer? It works on servers where the mod is installed, though clients may need it too for consistent behavior.
Final Thoughts
Fxxk Deepslate is a focused, no-nonsense mod for players who miss the straightforward mining of older Minecraft versions. It removes deepslate and tuff from world generation, keeps your placed blocks intact, and restores the fast-paced underground experience that made 1.16 so enjoyable. If you are tired of slow pickaxes and cluttered ore variants, download Fxxk Deepslate for Minecraft 1.17.1 on Fabric and start mining like it is 2020 again.