Blacksmith - Forge Optimized

Name: Blacksmith - Forge Optimized
Price: 8 EUR
Author: Splewsh

Blacksmith is the best way to play with Forge.

by Splewsh

2.5K Downloads

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forgeMC 1.18.2kitchen-sinklightweightoptimization

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About this Modpack

Blacksmith

Versions

Available mod versions can be found on the Versions tab.

FPS Gain

Specs

HP OMEN 25L Desktop GT12-0xxx
Windows 11 Home (Build 22631)
Intel Core i5-10400 CPU
HP 8704 MOTHERBOARD
16 GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB) GPU

(on version mc1.12.2-v1)

Blacksmith: 650 FPS

Vanilla: 350 FPS

Mod List

On the Versions list, choose a version and go to the dependencies. All the mods for that version are there!

Other

Version Format

blacksmith-mc1.8.9-v1

blacksmith: the name of the pack
mc: the version of minecraft that version works on
v: the version of the mod

Derivatives

The mods in this pack can be used according to their licenses (found in the Mod List above).
Any code you use found only in this modpack (none of the mods inside of the pack) can be used according to the project's license.

made by splewsh

Available Versions

mc1.18.2-v1release

MC 1.18.2forge498 downloads

April 5, 2025

mc1.16.5-v1release

MC 1.16.5forge286 downloads

March 16, 2025

mc1.12.2-v3release

MC 1.12.2forge470 downloads

March 16, 2025

mc1.8.9-v2release

MC 1.8.9forge232 downloads

September 18, 2024

How to Set Up a Blacksmith - Forge Optimized Server

Order Server

Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for Blacksmith - Forge Optimized). Based on player count: per 5 players.

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Blacksmith - Forge Optimized" and click "Install". The forge loader and Minecraft 1.18.2 are configured automatically.

Start Server & Play

Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!

Frequently Asked Questions

Blacksmith - Forge Optimized server crashes or won't start – what to do?

Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong forge loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 6 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.

How much RAM does a Blacksmith - Forge Optimized server really need?

Minimum 4 GB, recommended 6 GB for stable performance. per 5 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €8/month).

Can I add custom mods to Blacksmith - Forge Optimized without conflicts?

Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (forge) and same Minecraft version (1.18.2). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.

Blacksmith - Forge Optimized server lagging – performance tips

1) Increase RAM to 6 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.