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How to install "Better Archeology"

Discover artifacts & fossils by encountering new structures that'll enhance your adventure and exploration!

Author

Pandarix

Downloads

5.5M

Last Updated

Mar 14, 2026

License

MIT

Mod Loaders

Fabric Forge NeoForge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11 1.20.4
adventure decoration equipment game-mechanics worldgen

Quick Install ID

#better-archeology

Install Better Archeology in GDLauncher

Better Archeology runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Better Archeology supports (1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #better-archeology, find Better Archeology in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Better Archeology supports (1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #better-archeology, find Better Archeology in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Better Archeology supports (1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #better-archeology, find Better Archeology in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Better Archeology supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are supported. Better Archeology supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Better Archeology free?

Yes. Better Archeology is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Better Archeology support?

Better Archeology supports Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.20.4. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Better Archeology require Forge or Fabric?

Better Archeology supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Better Archeology?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #better-archeology. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Better Archeology?

Better Archeology is made by Pandarix. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/better-archeology).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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