
Nautalus
Nautalus is a total rework of Vanilla Minecraft, placing the player in a tropical setting.
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About this Mod

Overview
Nautalus completely changes Minecraft in every conceivable way, from transforming the world into a tropical archipelago populated with entirely new mobs like the Giant Crab and Shellmite, to revamping the vanilla progression for something more unique. Cultivate grass farms to create the rope needed to bind your tools, and collect crab claws to shovel the sand you'll need for your sieve. Live as a shipwrecked castaway fighting for their life in an uncaring yet beautiful oasis, and conquer the deities that rule this land.
Nautalus is inspired by the fantasy elements of games like Terraria, Don't Starve, and early versions of Minecraft.
Features
New Mobs - From sharks to starfish to the agitated local villagers, every creature is new
Reworked Equipment Progression - Battle bosses and trade with crabs to progress the game
Reworked Magic System - Collect Ocean Scrolls within messages in a bottle to learn magic and imbue your tools with the strength needed to defeat bosses
Boss Fights - Work your way up the chain of command
World Generation - The lands have flooded due to an unknown entity; boats are a necessity
for traversing the archipelago
Nautalus is built for multiplayer - Bosses drop loot scaled to your team of players; it's easier with friends!
Available Versions
How to Install Nautalus 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Nautalus". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Nautalus 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Nautalus compatible with forge?
Nautalus officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Nautalus – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Nautalus 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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