
HeXHub.net optimized | Handheld
Shader- and Distant Horizons–ready client pack, optimized for entry-level gaming PCs or devices like the Steam Deck, compatible with unmodded multiplayer.
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About this Modpack
About
This modpack focuses on Complementary Shaders and Distant Horizons for extended render distance.
It adds a curated set of performance, visual and quality of life mods (map, HUD, voice chat, VR/controller support) while keeping vanilla gameplay and full compatibility with unmodded survival servers.
It is tuned for HeXHub.net, but works on most vanilla and Paper-based survival servers.
Core intent
- Complementary Shaders by EminGT enabled and preconfigured.
- Distant Horizons for long-range terrain.
- Only client-side visuals, performance tweaks and UI/QoL features, no gameplay changes.
- Helper mods such as the minimap are preconfigured for fair play, avoiding xray-like cave view, mob radar or similar unfair information.
- No freecam-style spectator mods included.
Settings policy
- Preconfigured: graphics, shaders, map and a few utility mods (per edition), so everything works out of the box without unfair advantages.
- Keybinds: only cleaned up to resolve conflicts between mods. Important vanilla and core mod keys keep their usual positions, less important mod keys are moved or unbound.
- Other options such as sound, mouse and general gameplay settings stay close to vanilla defaults.
- Your Options Shall Be Respected (YOSBR) keeps your own settings on updates. Pack defaults are only applied on fresh installs or when a mod is added and its config does not exist yet.
Handheld Edition
Tuned for handhelds and low to mid PCs.
Tested on Steam Deck OLED.
Other Editions
Potato – optimized for very weak PCs and laptops.
Tested on a notebook with i7-7200U and 8 GB RAM.Enhanced – higher visual quality without unnecessary performance cost.
Tested on Ryzen 7900X, RTX 3070, 32 GB RAM.
Current status
Alpha. Active development, frequent updates, possible issues. Feedback via Discord is welcome.
Licenses and attribution
Third-party mods and resources remain under their original licenses. No relicensing of third-party files is performed.
The full list of included mods and dependencies appears on this version page.
Only pack-specific files (configs, assets, texts) are under this project’s CC-BY-NC-4.0.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a HeXHub.net optimized | Handheld Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for HeXHub.net optimized | Handheld). Based on player count: per 8 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "HeXHub.net optimized | Handheld" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21.11 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
HeXHub.net optimized | Handheld server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong fabric 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 HeXHub.net optimized | Handheld server really need?
Minimum 4 GB, recommended 6 GB for stable performance. per 8 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 HeXHub.net optimized | Handheld without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21.11). 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.
HeXHub.net optimized | Handheld 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.
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Details
- License
- Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International
- Server-side
- Unsupported
- Client-side
- Required
Supported Versions
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