Ars Nouveau
Craft spells and construct magical automations
About this Mod
Ars Nouveau is a magic mod inspired by Ars Magicka that allows players to craft their own spells, create magical artifacts, perform rituals, and much more. Documentation is provided entirely in-game by Patchouli. To get started with this mod, craft the Worn Notebook using a book and 1 Lapis Lazuli. You can also consult the wiki below.
Introduces custom spell crafting - build a spell to fit your needs, anywhere!
Craft powerful new baubles and trinkets.
Power magical machines.
Automate your base with adorable magical servants!
Available Versions
How to Install Ars Nouveau on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Ars Nouveau". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.1 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Ars Nouveau server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Ars Nouveau compatible with forge and neoforge?
Ars Nouveau officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Ars Nouveau – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Ars Nouveau consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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