{"id":72244,"date":"2026-06-04T05:23:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T02:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/forgotten-ruins\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T05:23:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T02:23:38","slug":"forgotten-ruins","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/forgotten-ruins\/","title":{"rendered":"Forgotten Ruins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p># \ud83d\uddff Forgotten Ruins<\/p>\n<p>**Forgotten Ruins** is a Minecraft mod that brings mysterious temples and lost relics into the heart of the jungle, swamps, and mangrove biomes.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the **dark fantasy atmosphere of Shadow of the Colossus**, this mod invites players to explore long-forgotten sanctuaries, remnants of an ancient civilization protected by silent golems now reactivated by your presence.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#e03e2d\">The mod REQUIRE Dawn of Time &amp; Armor of the Ages (+the dependencies)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/wlnv8lt.png\" alt=\"Discord\" width=\"135\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/fSN6Z0p.png\" alt=\"Patreon\" width=\"135\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/3GR3aUJ.png\" alt=\"Github\" width=\"135\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/gRrTXHj.png\" alt=\"Youtube\" width=\"135\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/IGke86p.png\" alt=\"Reddit\" width=\"135\"><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>![Separator](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/yhha6Zo.png)<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83d\udd0d What to expect<\/p>\n<p>*   **Handcrafted ruins** with secrets, parkour, traps, and thematic loot<br \/>\n*   **Dark, decayed architecture** that blends naturally into the jungle, swamp, or mangrove<br \/>\n*   **Custom loot tables**: damaged relics, cursed treasures, forgotten weapons and potions<br \/>\n*   **Guardian golems**: silent sentinels, some still watchful\u2026 others unstable<br \/>\n*   A mix of **exploration, tension, and high rewards** for those who reach the heart of the ruins<br \/>\n*   No two ruins are identical\u2014**each has its own layout, lore, and dangers**  <\/p>\n<p>![Separator](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/yhha6Zo.png)<\/p>\n<p>## Gameplay design<\/p>\n<p>Forgotten Ruins is not just decorative. Each structure is built like a **mini dungeon**:<br \/>\nyou\u2019ll have to **explore**, **climb**, **avoid traps**, and face **ancient defense systems**.<\/p>\n<p>It rewards players who take the risk\u2014loot is rare, powerful, and often tied to the **Armor of the Ages** mod (with worn-out legendary armor, gold, potions, and enchanted relics).<\/p>\n<p>![Separator](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/yhha6Zo.png)<\/p>\n<p>## Mod ecosystem<\/p>\n<p>Forgotten Ruins is part of the **Dawn of Time** mod family.<br \/>\nIt uses building blocks, mobs, and loot assets from the following :<\/p>\n<p>*   Dawn of Time \u2013 core assets &#038; historical blocks<br \/>\n*   Armor of the Ages \u2013 animated armor models &#038; gear<br \/>\n*   Ancient Structures \u2013 cultural overworld generation  <\/p>\n<p>These mods work independently but complement each other to create a rich worldbuilding and exploration experience.<\/p>\n<p>![Separator](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/yhha6Zo.png)<\/p>\n<p>## Feedback &#038; Support<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, or bug reports ! Feel free to join our community or support the project here:<\/p>\n<p>Join our Discord<br \/>\nSupport us on Patreon \ud83e\udde1<\/p>\n<p>Every message, idea, or share helps us keep building the Dawn of Time universe!<\/p>\n<p>![Separator](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/yhha6Zo.png)<\/p>\n<p>## Our mods<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/vaylblA.png\" alt=\"Dawn of Time\" width=\"135\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/8nkswyT.png\" alt=\"Armor of the Ages\" width=\"135\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Ww4q44B.png\" alt=\"Armored Doggo\" width=\"135\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/zSNqdLn.png\" alt=\"Ancient Structures\" width=\"135\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/cAt6swh.png\" alt=\"Forgotten Ruins\" width=\"135\"><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>![Separator](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/yhha6Zo.png)<\/p>\n<p>## Credits<\/p>\n<p>*   **TheGoldenWorld** \u2013 creator of the original datapack and all core structures<br \/>\n*   Superchache39 &#8211; I learned with his videos to make datapacks<br \/>\n*   ChatGPT has been used to wrap up this page in markdown &#038; it helped me to create features in the mod<br \/>\n*   Retro Diffusion has been used to generate the logo and the banner of this page<br \/>\n*   Minecraft Title Generator from Ewan Howell has been used for the banner. Support this guy, he is a goddamn hero  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore mysterious ruins hidden in jungles, swamps, and mangroves. 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