ONWARD

ONWARD

the best RPG modpack that balances out the grind and fun. | v2.0b is out now!!!

by skelsmc
344 Downloads
0 Followers
fabricMC 1.20.1adventurecombatmultiplayer

Screenshots

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About this Modpack

the best RPG modpack that balances out the grind and fun.

ONWARD Second Journey background

what is ONWARD?

ONWARD is a survival RPG modpack currently in beta that focuses on adventure and keeping the core feel of Minecraft overall. this pack adds a variety of different mods and makes sure that there's always something for you to do and explore in the world!

our current version as of now is v2.0b!

what's so good about ONWARD?

packed with content!

ONWARD: Second Journey is filled to the brim with content that's bound to keep you entertained for a long while. whether that's exploring the world, fighting off hordes at night, there's always something for you here!

Essential mod support!

ONWARD is built with Essential Mod support in mind, allowing you to connect and play with your friends with ease. no need for a dedicated server, just log on and play!

utilises "Combat Test 8C" combat!

this modpack utilises the combat system in Mojang's Combat Test snapshots, which basically merges 1.8 and 1.9 pvp together. perfect for both 1.8 and 1.9+ players alike!

a unique shader!

ONWARD uses a modified version of Lethal Shaders with added shadows, godrays, reflections and more! all of these can be disabled and configured to your liking in Iris' shader settings.

take to the skies with aircrafts!

elytras won't get you flying around very well... so, what about some man-made aircraft? craft airplanes, helicopters, it's up to you! all upgradable with aircraft upgrades.

voice chat support!

talk to your friends in close proximity! powered by Simple Voice Chat.

works pretty well on low-end hardware!

as long as your system is capable of running minecraft decently at 60 fps or so, you shouldn't experience much problems with performance.

on some systems this can affect performance heavily, so i recommend turning the shader pack off if you encounter any performance-related issues.

a variety of content to explore!

ONWARD comes with a vast amount of content to explore and mess around with! whether that may be paragliders, different structures, biomes and more! whatever it is, i'm sure you'll always have something to do regardless.

requirements

minimum

  • allocated memory: 2GB
    • this will make your game stutter depending on what you're doing.*
    • this is what i consider to be a "safe point" for ONWARD to run on.

recommended

  • allocated memory: 4GB
    • this eliminates stuttering as a whole.
    • this is what i consider to be the best memory allocation for ONWARD.

credits

doonv - created "Lethal Shaders", i made a fork of their shader since i wanted to keep the look and feel of ONWARD and enhance it. :)

all of the mods featured in this modpack are all from Modrinth only, except...

Flintl0cks, for the 3D models of guns.

take a look at the mods installed in the pack and support the creators who made them! they deserve it way more than i do :)

links

social medias

[ skelOS discord ] | get news on my projects, report bugs here and be part of the community!

[ skel's twitter/x ] | i also post about my projects here too, amongst other stuff if you're interested.

[ my modrinth page ] | if you're interested in having a look at my profile, here you go! :D

modpacks

[ skel's client ] | enhancing your vanilla experience one mod at a time!

[ ONWARD ] | the best RPG modpack that balances out the grind and fun.

if you want to download skel's client, ONWARD or any other modpack i happen to make, modrinth is the ONLY place i will ever upload my minecraft projects to. if you see my minecraft projects on any other platform, DO NOT DOWNLOAD THEM. have a good one y'all <3

old ONWARD description

a survival modpack that takes an approach towards adventure, in a unique way!

ONWARD background #1

what is ONWARD?

ONWARD is a survival modpack currently in alpha that focuses on adventure and keeping the core feel of minecraft overall. this pack adds a variety of different mods and makes sure that there's always something for you to do and explore in the world!

our current version as of now is v1.1a!

what's so good about ONWARD?

over 250+ mods!

each mod has been hand picked to ensure a unique experience and there to ensure there's always something for you to do!

Essential mod support!

just like in my other modpack skel's client, this modpack also includes Essential support and works flawlessly, since the modpack was built with Essential support in mind.

utilises "Combat Test 8C" combat!

this modpack utilises the combat system in Mojang's Combat Test snapshots, which basically merges 1.8 and 1.9 pvp together. perfect for both 1.8 and 1.9+ players alike!

a unique look!

ONWARD uses a cel shader inspired heavily by Lethal Company to provide a unique artstyle for the modpack. this can be disabled simply by pressing K in-game, or turning off the shader in video settings.

real time seasons!

depending on your time & date, seasons will change in real time! for example if you are playing in December, your world will be in the winter season. if you are playing in March, your world will be in the spring season. personally my favourite part about ONWARD!

voice chat support!

powered by Plasmo Voice, ONWARD has proximity voice chat support, allowing you to speak to people

works well on low-end hardware!

as long as your system is capable of running minecraft decently at 60 fps or so, you shouldn't experience much problems with performance.

on some systems this can affect performance heavily, so i recommend turning the shader pack off if you encounter any performance-related issues.

a variety of content to explore!

ONWARD comes with a vast amount of content to explore and mess around with! whether that may be paragliders, different structures, biomes and more! whatever it is, i'm sure you'll always have something to do regardless.

credits

doonv - created "Lethal Shaders", the very shader present in ONWARD. settings were modified slightly to make the game look less pixelated and more clearer.

all of the mods featured in this modpack are all from Modrinth only, except...

Flintl0cks, for the 3D models of guns.

take a look at the mods installed in the pack and support the creators who made them! they deserve it way more than i do :)

links

social medias

[ skelOS discord ] | get news on my projects, report bugs here and be part of the community!

[ skel's twitter/x ] | i also post about my projects here too, amongst other stuff if you're interested.

[ my modrinth page ] | if you're interested in having a look at my profile, here you go! :D

modpacks

[ skel's client ] | enhancing your vanilla experience one mod at a time!

[ ONWARD ] | a survival modpack that takes an approach towards adventure, in a unique way!

if you want to download skel's client, ONWARD or any other modpack i happen to make, Modrinth and skelsa.dev are the ONLY places i will ever upload my minecraft projects to. if you see my minecraft projects on any other platform, DO NOT DOWNLOAD THEM. have a great day y'all <3

Available Versions

ONWARD v2.0bbeta
MC 1.20.1fabric37 downloads
April 25, 2026
(LEGACY) ONWARD v1.2a | TEMPS & THIRSTalpha
MC 1.20.1fabric96 downloads
March 2, 2025
(LEGACY) ONWARD v1.1a | VISUALS & ITEMSalpha
MC 1.20.1fabric112 downloads
December 9, 2024
(LEGACY) ONWARD v1.0a | ALPHA RELEASEalpha
MC 1.20.1fabric95 downloads
November 11, 2024

How to Set Up a ONWARD Server

1

Order Server

Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for ONWARD). Based on player count: per 5 players.

2

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "ONWARD" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.20.1 are configured automatically.

3

Start Server & Play

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

Frequently Asked Questions

ONWARD 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 8 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 ONWARD server really need?

Minimum 6 GB, recommended 8 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 €12/month).

Can I add custom mods to ONWARD without conflicts?

Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.20.1). 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.

ONWARD server lagging – performance tips

1) Increase RAM to 8 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.

Rent ONWARD Server

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Recommended RAM:
8 GB(min. 6 GB)
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Details

License
Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International
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Supported Versions

1.20.1

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