Botania addons can extend progression, tools, integrations or automation, but every extra mod adds another compatibility requirement. Build the stack methodically so you can identify exactly what changed when a problem appears.
Match four things for every addon
Record the Minecraft version, loader, Botania version and addon version. An addon can require a minimum or maximum Botania API version even when the base Minecraft version matches.
Read the addon dependency list
Some addons depend only on Botania; others require additional libraries. Install only the dependency variants that match your loader and Minecraft version.
Add one change at a time
Start from a known-good Botania profile and add one addon. Launch, create a test world and check the features you care about before adding another. This takes longer up front but makes failures much faster to diagnose.
Expect recipe and progression changes in modpacks
Pack authors can change recipes, tags and progression using scripts or data packs. A recipe that differs from a standalone Botania guide is not automatically a bug.
Keep a reproducible version list
Store the exact filenames or exported modpack manifest for a stable setup. If a future update fails, you can compare the new stack against the last working combination.
Separate crashes from gameplay conflicts
A startup crash usually points to loader, dependency or binary compatibility. A world that loads but behaves unexpectedly can involve recipes, configs or mod interactions. Troubleshoot those categories separately.
Update carefully
Do not update Botania, its dependencies and several addons at the same time unless you are prepared to troubleshoot the whole stack. Smaller update batches make regressions easier to identify.
Before using an addon in an important world
Back up the save and test the addon in a copy first, especially if it adds blocks, items or world data that would be difficult to remove later.
Related Botania guides
Continue with the full guide library, the installation checklist or the troubleshooting guide.