Separation of Abilities
This mod makes it so that each player only has one ability.
About this Mod
Each player has a different ability!
When you join a server, everyone will be able to see their ability assignments. You can also see what abilities you currently have with the /check_abilities command.
| Ability | 2 Players | 3 Players | 4 Players | 5 Players | 6 Players |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craft | First | First | First | First | First |
| Interact | First | First | First | Second | Second |
| Place Blocks | First | Second | Second | Third | Third |
| Destroy Blocks | Second | Third | Third | Fourth | Fourth |
| Hurt Entities | Second | Third | Fourth | Fifth | Fifth |
| Use Items | Second | Second | Second | Second | Sixth |
A few notes:
- "Use Items" doesn't include food; everyone can eat. (However, only the "Use Items" person can drink potions or milk buckets.)
- Only the "Interact" person can set their spawn using a bed!
- "Hurt Entities" does not include using a bow or crossbow; that is categorized as "Use Items".
- The order of the players is randomized and seed-dependent! This ensures that you will keep your same abilities on the same world (as long as the same number of people are connected), but can try out different abilities with different worlds.
- I would recommend 5 players for the best experience.
Available Versions
How to Install Separation of Abilities 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Separation of Abilities". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Separation of Abilities 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Separation of Abilities compatible with fabric?
Separation of Abilities officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Separation of Abilities – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Separation of Abilities 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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