# \ud83c\udf35 Pricks ‘n’ Planks<\/p>\n
**Pricks ‘n’ Planks** is a lightweight, desert-themed Minecraft mod that introduces a full cactus wood set, complete with signs, boats, fences, and a custom pottery sherd \u2014 all designed to blend seamlessly into the vanilla experience. Whether you’re expanding your desert village, building a prickly outpost, or just love green-toned builds, this mod adds just the right amount of content to feel natural, immersive, and useful without overcomplicating gameplay.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83e\udeb5 Cactus Wood Set<\/p>\n
Pricks ‘n’ Planks adds a brand-new wood type made from cactus, featuring all the block types you’d expect from a full wood family:<\/p>\n
– **Cactus Planks, Slabs, Stairs, Fences, Gates**
\n– **Doors & Trapdoors with a unique cactus design**
\n– **Buttons, Pressure Plates, Boats & Chest Boats**
\n– **Cactus Signs and Hanging Signs**<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3f The color palette pairs especially well with **bamboo wood**, particularly **bamboo blocks** \u2014 perfect for builders who enjoy warm, natural tones and complementary block sets.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83e\udd63 Cactus Stew
\n– Brew up a bowl of **Cactus Stew**, a hearty new food that grants the custom **Thorny effect** \u2014 causing attackers to take damage, just like the *Thorns* enchantment. Great for tanks, pranksters, or anyone who likes a little passive-aggressive defense.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83c\udffa Desert Archaeology<\/p>\n
– Dig deeper into the sands with a new **Cactus Pottery Sherd**, found via **archaeology at desert wells**. Combine it with other sherds to create beautifully decorated pots with a unique prickly pattern.<\/p>\n
– Unearth new secrets buried in the sand! **Desert Wells** now yield the **Cactus Pottery Sherd** through archaeology \u2014 combine it with others to craft decorated pots featuring a unique cactus pattern. And if you’re lucky, you might also discover the rare **Spine Armor Trim smithing template**, found in **desert wells** and **desert pyramid chests**, perfect for adding a sharp, cactus-inspired flair to your gear.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\udca5 Throwable Cactus & Cactus TNT<\/p>\n
Spice up your survival gameplay with some **pointy new firepower**:<\/p>\n
– \ud83c\udf35 **Throwable Cactus** \u2013 A reusable, ranged weapon that deals a burst of prickly damage
\n– \ud83d\udca3 **Cactus TNT** \u2013 Explodes *without terrain damage*, launching a scatter of throwable cacti in all directions \u2014 great for crowd control or desert defense!<\/p>\n
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## \ud83c\udfb5 New Music Disc \u2013 “Thorns”
\nA prickly, atmospheric track inspired by the desert oases. Found exclusively in **desert pyramids**, it’s a fitting reward for brave explorers.<\/p>\n
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## \u2705 Compatibility<\/p>\n
– \u2705 **Minecraft 1.21.6+**
\n– \u2705 **Fabric** and **Quilt**
\n– \u2705 **Requires Fabric API**<\/p>\n
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**Add some extra bite** (and a few prickles) to your builds with **Pricks ‘n’ Planks** \u2014 a small but stylish expansion that gives cactus the love it deserves!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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