What Are Modpacks
Modpacks are curated collections of Minecraft mods bundled together with configuration and often quests. They're installed through launchers like CurseForge, Prism Launcher, or ATLauncher. The launcher handles mod versions and dependencies automatically.
How to Install
- CurseForge App: Search for the pack, click Install, Launch
- Prism Launcher: Add Instance → Search CurseForge/Modrinth → Install
- ATLauncher: Packs tab → Search → Install
Server installation: Download the server pack from CurseForge, extract, run the install script, then launch.
All the Mods 9 (ATM9)
The kitchen-sink modpack with 400+ mods, quests, and custom content:
- Includes nearly every major mod: Create, Mekanism, Applied Energistics, Botania
- Quest book guides progression
- ATM Star — custom endgame crafting goal requiring all mod materials
- Minimum 8GB RAM allocated, 12GB recommended
- Server: 10GB+ RAM recommended
Vault Hunters
An RPG-themed pack centered around raiding procedurally generated vaults:
- Run dangerous vaults for loot, XP, and resources
- Character skills and abilities level up over time
- Time-limited vault runs create tension
- Popular on YouTube (Iskall85's pack)
- 6-8GB RAM, server 8GB+
Create: Above and Beyond
A quest-driven pack focused entirely on the Create mod:
- No magic mods — pure mechanical automation
- Chapters guide you through Create's mechanics
- Automation puzzles for progression
- Lighter weight: 4-6GB RAM
RLCraft
Hardcore survival overhaul:
- Lycanites Mobs — hundreds of dangerous new creatures
- Temperature, thirst, and realistic survival mechanics
- Leveling system — can't use diamond gear without skill levels
- NOT for beginners — you will die constantly
- 6-8GB RAM
Other Notable Packs
- Better Minecraft — vanilla+ enhancement, lighter weight, great first modpack
- Prominent 2 — exploration and adventure focused
- SkyFactory 4 — skyblock with automation progression
- Stoneblock 2 — underground-only challenge
Server Requirements
- ATM9: 10-12GB RAM, 4+ cores
- Vault Hunters: 8-10GB RAM
- Create AAB: 6-8GB RAM
- RLCraft: 6-8GB RAM
- Better MC: 4-6GB RAM
All modpack servers benefit from pre-generating chunks and using Aikar's JVM flags.
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