
War Machines
War Machines is a mod that aims to add semi-realistic firearms and other weaponry from all ages of history into Minecraft! Currently most features of this mod are experimental, so issues and bugs are to be expected!
About this Mod
📖 About
War Machines is a mod that aims to add semi-realistic firearms and other weaponry from all ages of history into Minecraft! Currently most features of this mod are experimental,
so issues and bugs are to be expected. More content will be added over time, as well as some new features!
📦 Required dependencies
Geckolib 4.2.4+
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Available Versions
How to Install War Machines on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "War Machines". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
War Machines 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 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is War Machines compatible with forge and neoforge?
War Machines officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with War Machines – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if War Machines 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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