Performance Enhancer Next - PEN
PEN is your main vanilla performance enhancer that fulfill all your needs and keeps you at the vanguard of optimization.
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About this Modpack
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PEN FAMILY CHART
| Performance | Vanilla | Plus | Modded | Recomended for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEN | Yes (Best performace) | Yes (Only has optifine features, Simple Voice Chat and e4mc) | No (Purist) | No (Doesn't change mechanics) | Purist experience |
| PEN+ | Yes (Best performace) | Yes (Only has optifine features, Simple Voice Chat and e4mc) | Yes (Adds utilities and improvements) | No (Doesn't change mechanics) | Enhanced vanilla experience |
| PENM | Yes (Best performace) | No (It totally changes the game) | Yes (Adds utilities and improvements) | Yes (Features a recopilation of the best mods of each version) | Full modpack experience |
| PENC | Yes (Best performace) | No (It totally changes the game) | Yes (Adds utilities and improvements) | Yes (Only has Create) | Vanilla Create experience |
| PENC+ | Yes (Best performace) | No (It totally changes the game) | Yes (Adds utilities and improvements) | Yes (Only has Create) | Enhanced vanilla Create experience |
| PEN Vulkan | Yes (Best performace with Vulkan) | Yes (Only has optifine features, Simple Voice Chat and e4mc) | No (Purist) | No (Doesn't change mechanics) | Purist experience |
| PEN+ Vulkan | Yes (Best performace with Vulkan) | Yes (Only has optifine features, Simple Voice Chat and e4mc) | Yes (Adds utilities and improvements) | No (Doesn't change mechanics) | Enhanced vanilla experience |
| PENM Vulkan | Yes (Best performace with Vulkan) | No (It totally changes the game) | Yes (Adds utilities and improvements) | Yes (Features a recopilation of the best mods of each version) | Full modpack experience |
| PENC Vulkan | Yes (Best performace with Vulkan) | No (It totally changes the game) | Yes (Adds utilities and improvements) | Yes (Only has Create) | Vanilla Create experience |
| PENC+ Vulkan | Yes (Best performace with Vulkan) | No (It totally changes the game) | Yes (Adds utilities and improvements) | Yes (Only has Create) | Enhanced vanilla Create experience |
Description
Tries to be the most advanced modpack in terms of performance, always looking for new additions worthy to be done, while covering the most versions as possible. Going trough Fabric, Forge, Neoforge and Quilt and from the 1.14.4 onwards.
Differs with the PEN+ version (with the +) because this has no utilities and improvements, has only has the performance thing. So if you are looking for not only the best performance but the best addition, you better download PEN+.
Important
Old versions WON'T RUN UNLESS you open them with Java 17
Versions prior to 1.17 (exluding Forge versions 1.14.4 • 1.15.2), must use Java 17, otherwise the game won't start.
How to cahnge the Java version in the Modrinth Launcher:
Select the Instance you want to run >>> Go to 'options' >>> Under the Java section, check 'override global Java instances' >>> Click on 'auto detect' and choose a Java installation that is in the 17.0 or newer.
If you don't see any:
Go to the general settings of the launcher (the gear) >>> Under the Java settings section, click 'Install recomended' next to 'Java 17 location' >>> Then do the previous steps.
To enable Simple Voice Chat and AutoModpack mods
You will have to port forward the following ports on the server:
Simple Voice Chat >>> Port: 24454. Protocol: UDP.
AutoModpack >>> Port: 30037. Protocol: TCP.
If you don't now how search for a tutorial. Yes, I know I'm not being helpfull over there but the thing is it varies on the server page. Join my Discord so someone may help you, Discord invite link.
Detailed description
*Yet empty, because I have to make loooooots of versions
Other modpacks
Want more utilities and improvements? Try out PEN+.
Want not only the best performance but the best mods? Try out PENM.
Want only performance and Create? Try out PENC or PENC+.
Check the Vulkan version of my modpacks.
Recommended modpacks
Looking for a themed modpack? Try out Kuzaa's modpacks.
License
Please do not redistribute from outside of Modrinth, I may upload the modpack to CurseForge in the future.
You can use the modpack to begin a new one if you link back this page.
Credits
All the mods used are not mine, I am a simply messenger that ease in the making of a modpack. The hard work is made by the modders. Please thank them as I do, and if you very like a mod go to its page and support the creator.
Outside Modrinth mods links
Capes, by VictorKohler
FAQ
Q: Where can I send you my feedback (or hatred threat)?
A: Currently, via twitter, using #PEN or sending a message to @AselElisian or on my Discord server. Note that I only speak english and spanish.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Performance Enhancer Next - PEN Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for Performance Enhancer Next - PEN). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Performance Enhancer Next - PEN" and click "Install". The quilt loader and Minecraft 1.20.2 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
Performance Enhancer Next - PEN server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong quilt 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 Performance Enhancer Next - PEN 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 Performance Enhancer Next - PEN without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (quilt) and same Minecraft version (1.20.2). 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.
Performance Enhancer Next - PEN 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
- GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later
- Server-side
- Optional
- Client-side
- Optional
Supported Versions
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