Nether Start/Wither Challenge
A simple datapack that lets you start your Minecraft world in the Nether! Also has an optional Wither challenge variant.
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About this Mod
This is a datapack based on this video by Bosmic.
A NEW WAY TO START
Have you ever felt like the default survival start is too easy? This datapack allows you to spawn in the Nether instead of the Overworld to provide a more difficult start to your journey.
THE WITHER CHALLENGE
If you're looking for an even harder challenge, select the Wither Challenge variant of the pack when downloading. It will lock you in the Nether until you have successfully summoned and defeated the Wither.
GOOD LUCK!
If you choose to play in Hardcore mode, you'll probably be resetting a lot so I'd recommend using the mod version over the data pack version as it will automatically load the pack on every world.
Available Versions
How to Install Nether Start/Wither Challenge on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Nether Start/Wither Challenge". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Nether Start/Wither Challenge server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Nether Start/Wither Challenge compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Nether Start/Wither Challenge officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.4. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Nether Start/Wither Challenge – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Nether Start/Wither Challenge 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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