Roots

Roots

A lightweight-ish expert level Skyblock tech modpack for 1.20.1.

by baltdev
2.8K Downloads
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neoforgeMC 1.20.1lightweighttechnology

About this Modpack

A lightweight-ish simple expert level Skyblock modpack for 1.20.

Contains a few tech mods, like the Thermal series, Powah, and Refined Storage, and has Create v6, Ex Nihilo, and for the endgame, Draconic Evolution, plus some slight help with KubeJS to get the earlygame off the ground.

There are no true "quests", only an optional checklist you're free to toss. Have fun with it!

The "end" of the pack is marked by the Dragonheart Amulet - anything after is postgame material, for those willing to grind to 100%.

For a dedicated server:

  • Disable No Chat Reports client-side, it seems to crash (this has been reported to them)
  • Disable flying detection
  • Configure world settings to generate with the Skyblock preset

The modpack now has an official server! The IP is roots.modrinth.gg. Contact me on discord at @baltdev if you want to be whitelisted.


You are free to do as you wish with the code inside the .js files under .minecraft/kubejs. The code and textures in these files are licensed under the BSD 3-Clause license:

Copyright 2026 baltdev

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

3. Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Available Versions

Roots 2.9.0release
MC 1.20.1neoforge69 downloads
March 20, 2026
Roots 2.8.2release
MC 1.20.1neoforge54 downloads
January 20, 2026
Roots 2.8.0release
MC 1.20.1neoforge25 downloads
January 20, 2026
Roots 2.7.1release
MC 1.20.1neoforge30 downloads
January 13, 2026
Roots 2.7.0release
MC 1.20.1neoforge26 downloads
January 13, 2026

How to Set Up a Roots Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Roots" and click "Install". The neoforge 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

Roots server crashes or won't start – what to do?

Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong neoforge 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 Roots 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 Roots without conflicts?

Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (neoforge) 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.

Roots 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 Roots Server

Start your own server with automatic modpack installation.

Recommended RAM:
8 GB(min. 6 GB)
From 12.00 / month
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1-Click Modpack Install
NVMe SSD Storage
DDoS Protection included
Automatic Backups

Details

License
LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved
Server-side
Required
Client-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.20.1

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From €12.00/month with 8 GB RAM for the best performance.

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