
Challenge library
A collection of exciting and varied Minecraft challenges, including an In-game Selection Menu, Full Multiplayer Support, and more!
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About this Mod
Challenge Library
Challenge Library is a modular challenge mod for Fabric that adds fast, high-pressure gameplay for singleplayer and multiplayer worlds.
Create custom challenge runs in seconds, combine compatible challenges, switch to random challenge rotations, generate challenge maps, and manage everything in-game.
Why Challenge Library?
- Fast setup with no complicated configuration
- Multiple challenge modes in one clean system
- In-game selection, descriptions, and session controls
- Random challenge rotation for endless variety
- Challenge maps for structured custom worlds
- Multiplayer-ready challenge flow
- Great for challenge videos, streams, and SMP events
Features
- In-game challenge menu with descriptions
- Select multiple challenges with compatibility checks
- Random Challenge Mode with selectable challenge pools
- Configurable random switch intervals
- Challenge Maps menu for map-based challenge worlds
- One Chunk map generation directly from the mod
- Full settings menu with general, timer, UI, and data tabs
- Start, stop, and resume challenge sessions
- Synced session flow for multiplayer
- Clear feedback via chat, actionbar, and HUD
- Persistent config and session state
- Localization: English and German
Included Challenges
One Inventory Slot
Only the first hotbar slot and offhand are usable.New Chunk, Random Mob
Entering a new chunk can trigger a random mob encounter.Find The Item, Or Die
A timed target item must be found before the timer ends.Don't Stop Moving
Standing still too long causes lethal damage.Block Drop Randomizer
Blocks drop randomized items, consistent per world and dimension.Mob Drop Randomizer
Mob drops are randomized by mob type.Changing Gravity
Gravity changes over time.No Jumping
Jumping is fully disabled.Ultra Fog
Visibility is heavily reduced.Ultra Hardcore
No natural regeneration; death is heavily punishing.Block Cooldown
Blocks can only be placed after a cooldown.Higher Level, Bigger Border
The world border grows as you level up.Nether Start
Start your challenge run in the Nether.Name & Texture Shuffle
Minecraft names and textures are shuffled for a chaotic twist.No Tools
Tools are disabled for a harder survival experience.None
A clean starting point with no active challenge.
Commands
/challenge select <id>/challenge start/challenge stop/challenge status/challenge describe <id>
Multiplayer
Challenge Library is designed for co-op and SMP challenge runs:
- Shared pressure and consequences
- Synchronized challenge state
- Great for events and creator challenges
- Works well with random challenge rotations and map-based runs
Development Status
Challenge Library is in active development.
More challenges, balancing updates, random mode improvements, challenge maps, and new gameplay features are planned for upcoming versions.
Requirements
- Minecraft:
>= 26.1.2 - Fabric Loader:
>= 0.19.1 - Fabric API: required
- Java:
>= 25
License
MIT License
Available Versions
How to Install Challenge library on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Challenge library". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Challenge library server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Challenge library compatible with fabric?
Challenge library officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Challenge library – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Challenge library 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.
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