Minecraft 1.20.1 remains an important Botania release line. A reliable setup depends on choosing a 1.20.1 Botania build for the loader you actually use and installing the matching dependencies listed with that build.
Use the configured 1.20.x download
This website provides a direct Botania 1.20.x ZIP archive download. Keep the Minecraft version, loader and required dependencies aligned with the setup you plan to use.
Forge and Fabric are separate setups
Botania builds for 1.20.1 include loader-specific builds. Keep the Botania file and all dependencies on the same loader family; do not mix a Fabric dependency with a Forge instance or the reverse.
Install the dependencies shown for the exact file
Modern Botania releases use supporting libraries. The required set is not identical across loaders, so follow the dependency list for the exact 1.20.1 file you select rather than relying on a generic checklist.
Test before moving an existing world
Create or use a temporary test profile first. Confirm that Minecraft starts, Botania appears in the mod list and a new world loads before opening an important long-term save.
Keep your working version set recorded
Once the profile is stable, save the Minecraft version, loader version, Botania version and dependency versions. This makes future troubleshooting and reinstalling much easier.
Updating within 1.20.1
Read the release notes before replacing a working build. Back up the world and configuration, then update Botania and any dependencies that the release requires. Test the updated profile before deleting your previous working files.
If recipes or mechanics differ from a guide
Use the Lexica Botania included with your installed version. Modpacks can also change recipes using data packs or scripting, so pack-specific documentation can override a general online guide.
If the game will not start
Look for a loader or dependency mismatch first. Duplicate Botania JARs, a wrong loader variant and missing dependencies are common causes that can be checked before investigating deeper mod conflicts.
Related Botania guides
Continue with the full guide library, the installation checklist or the troubleshooting guide.