Desolation review
A free, focused biome mod with variants, mobs, blocks, resources and gear.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Desolation is a free, open-source Minecraft Java Edition mod that adds the Charred Forest biome and related content. It suits players who want a focused addition to world generation rather than a broad set of new environments. The biome has several variants, and the mod also includes the Ash Scuttler and Blackened mobs, Charred Wood and associated blocks, ash and cinderfruit resources, protective masks and goggles, and a potion to brew.
Its scope is the main consideration for world builders. Desolation contributes a distinct biome and supporting items, but the published features center on the Charred Forest rather than a wide range of terrain additions. That focus may fit players looking to give exploration a particular atmosphere; players seeking extensive biome variety or broad terrain customization may prefer a mod with a wider generation remit.
Compatibility is for Fabric and Quilt, with Minecraft versions listed as 1.21.4–1.21.8, 1.21–1.21.1, 1.20.x, 1.17.1 and 1.16.3–1.16.5. The project is licensed under MIT. Check that your loader and Minecraft version fall within those ranges before choosing it. Desolation is a good fit for players who want its Charred Forest, mobs and themed resources in a compatible setup; it is less suitable for players on other loaders or versions, or those prioritizing a larger biome collection.
Desolation pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Adds the Charred Forest biome with several variants
- Includes two mobs, Charred Wood blocks, ash and cinderfruit
- Available for Fabric and Quilt across several Minecraft versions
- Where it doesn't
- World-generation scope centers on one biome
- Loader support is limited to Fabric and Quilt
- Minecraft compatibility is limited to the listed version ranges
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