Ancestral

A magic‑tech progression mod where players uncover and harness the forgotten technologies of ancient civilizations.

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About this Mod

Ancestral is a magic‑tech progression mod where players uncover and harness forgotten technologies from ancient civilizations.

Features
New ores and materials: Ancythium, Verdanite, Purified Essence, Infused Crystal.
Ancient machines: Ancestral Purifier, Infuser, and Forge.
Progression tools: Ancestral Pickaxe.
New biome: Ruins Biome with custom trees and ancient structures.
Ancestral Pedestal with item‑based magical effects.
Multi‑step crafting progression using machines and refined components.

Gameplay Loop
Explore ruins → gather resources → purify → infuse → forge → unlock ancient abilities.

Technical
Forge mod, English + French, custom worldgen, hardcoded machine recipes.

Available Versions

Ancestral 1.1.0 for Forge 1.20.1release

MC 1.20.1forge

February 13, 2026

Ancestral 1.0.2release

MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6forge

January 30, 2026

Ancestral 1.0.2release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11forge

January 29, 2026

Ancestral 1.0.1 for Forge 1.20.1release

MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6forge

January 25, 2026

Ancestral 1.0.1 for Forge 1.21release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11forge

January 24, 2026

How to Install Ancestral on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Ancestral". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+15 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

6 GB(min. 4 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ancestral server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Ancestral compatible with forge?

Ancestral officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Ancestral – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Ancestral consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.