Exotic Blocks
Modby GrondagTheBarbarian
Fancy and novel building blocks for Minecraft
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
57,048
CurseForge ID
339561
Last Updated
Jun 26, 2026
Description
Exotic Blocks
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Exotic Blocks is a work-in-progress building mod. The mod is still in early stages, with many new blocks and other features still to be added.
REI is recommended to see recipea.
In version for 1.14 and 1.15 it requires Exotic Matter Library. Starting with 1.16, XM is included and you do not need to download it.
Mod ID and block names changed starting in the 1.16 version; Existing pre-1.16 worlds should convert, but please back up your world before trying and log an issue if you have problems.
Current Features
Connected glass and stained glass blocks. * Crafted 1:1 from regular glass blocks and also crafted back.
Omni-Directional Stairs and Wedges.
- Included for all stone-type blocks that already have stairs, plus concrete and terracotta
- Inside and outside corners are separate blocks and can be placed independently of stairs/wedges
- Craft in a Stonecutter
- To place horizontally based on look direction, hold Windows/Command button while placing
- To place horizontally based on relative face position, hold Control button while placing
Stone columns
- Several round and square variants, some with illumination
- Craft in a Stonecutter
- Craft with glowstone dust or prismarine to create luminous or light-source variants
Illuminated panels
- Craft full blocks with glowstone dust or prismarine to create luminous or light-source variants
Portable Stonecutter
Screenshots
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