Nether Start Challenge
Start your adventure in the Nether. Find a way out to the Overworld!
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About this Mod
The 1.16+ Nether now provides you everything you need to survive... But the challenge might be hard... Your goal is to find a way out to the Overworld in classic vanilla survival game!
Main features
- New players are dropped in the nether.
- You only have a respawn kit (respawn anchor + 4 glowstone) and a quick fire resistance effect to start your adventure
- If you run out of respawns, you will be spread in a new random nether location.
- Click on [ reroll ] if the dropped location isn't correct (this will clear your inventory).
- You can't reach the overworld unless you craft your own nether portal ! (You will always spawn in the nether)
Patreon Supporters
- 26.1 (06/04/2026): Setsu-P, varinyc, nfnpgllxhn
- 1.21.11 (22/12/2025): Azerxim, Setsu-P, varinyc, Wani P, nfnpgllxhn
- 1.21.9 (16/10/2025): CYKLOPPS, Azerxim, varinyc, Setsu-P, Wani P, Lionel Felke
- 1.21.5 (2025-06-07): CYKLOPPS, Azerxim, Setsu-P, varinyc, Wani P
- 1.21.2 (2024-11-08): Screaming Man, ZMH, Darklad32, CYKLOPPS, Azerxim, Aidan McCreary, varinyc, Setsu-P, Maximilian Adler, ODS, Jamie B
- 1.21 (2024-06-16): 아아앨, Screaming Man, ZMH, CYKLOPPS, Darklad32, Memick Kung, Aidan McCreary, EXcore, Setsu-P
- 1.20.5 (2024-05-20): Angelo Russo, 아아앨, EXcore, Screaming Man, ZMH, Darklad32, CYKLOPPS, Memick Kung, Aidan McCreary, Setsu-P
- 1.20.4 (2023-12-21): Angelo Russo, 깔수, Screaming Man, ZMH, Darklad32, CYKLOPPS, God Emperor Leto II Atriedes
- 1.20 (2023-06-23): Delivator, Jonathan Fanelli, Angelo Russo, Phantom-Glitch-Wolf, John Stampe, Screaming Man, Dorian Dejean, ooF, ZMH, Yokie, Deadlot3, Darklad32
- 1.19 (2022-06-19): -
- 1.18 (2021-12-17): -
- 1.16 (2020-05-01): -
Patreon Version
The free versions are designed to be fun and fully playable. The Patreon version is for players and server owners who want more control, comfort, and flexibility through an in-game settings menu to tweak the parameters live, without file editing.Becoming a Gold Patreon also means:
- Getting access to every Patreon versions of every projects.
- Getting your name listed in each project and on this page (see above).
- Supporting long-term development, updates, and new features 💛
Mod Version
Mod packaging is designed to be more convenient for your installations. Executed on the server side, it does not need to be installed on the client side. Keep in mind that inside the mod is simply a datapack. In addition, interactions between too many mods can degrade the functioning of one or more mods.Issue / Bug
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Available Versions
How to Install Nether Start 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Nether Start Challenge". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+35 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Nether Start 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Nether Start Challenge compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Nether Start Challenge officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. 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 Challenge – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Nether Start 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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Details
- License
- Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International
- Server-side
- Required