Hexxit Updated at a glance
| Type | adventure modpack - exploring, fighting and loot instead of tech |
|---|---|
| Edition | Hexxit Updated - a remake of the classic on Minecraft 1.12.2 |
| Mod loader | Forge - the modpack browser sets the matching version itself |
| Java | Java 8 - newer Java versions won't start Forge for 1.12.2 |
| Scope | comparatively lean - around 90 mods |
| Source | CurseForge - installable in the panel through the modpack browser |
| Bottleneck | new chunks and mobs while exploring |
| Recommended plan | plan M for small groups, plan L for larger ones |
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Hexxit Updated server hosting
Prepaid from €2.99 / month, unlimited slots, no minimum term. The right plan is listed in the RAM table below.
Plans & pricesHow Hexxit Updated differs from the original
Hexxit Updated is a remake, not a copy. The original Hexxit ran on a very old Minecraft version and is hardly played today. The Updated edition takes over the idea - dungeons, towers, bosses and gear as rewards - on Minecraft 1.12.2, where most adventure mods exist in mature versions.
That is good news for the server: with around 90 mods, the pack is much leaner than big kitchen-sink packs. If you are looking for an adventure pack for a small group, you don't need a large plan.
Where the load comes from in an adventure pack
In Hexxit, exploring and mobs load the server, not machines. Every new area has to be generated first, and dungeons bring extra enemies that the server calculates in every tick. When several players head off in different directions at once, the load rises noticeably.
Two adjustments help more than extra memory: a moderate view-distance in server.properties and keeping the mob count in check - if many farms or spawners run permanently, entities pile up. How to find bottlenecks is shown in lag and TPS.
As with every 1.12.2 pack, the server needs Java 8; you switch it in the web interface under Startup, see changing the Java version.
Who a Hexxit server is for
For groups that go on adventures together instead of planning factories. Hexxit suits regular groups who meet up to play and tackle dungeons together. If you want tech alongside adventure, Tekxit is the better fit, as it combines both worlds; if you like it harder, take a look at RLCraft.
Which plan for Hexxit Updated?
The thresholds below apply to this pack - a light Vanilla+ pack and a kitchen-sink pack with a hundred running machines behave completely differently. You can upgrade at any time without losing data and only pay the difference.
| Group | Plan | RAM | Price | Why | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo or duo | Plan M | 4 GB | €5.99 / month | The right size for this lean pack. | Order M |
| 3-8 players | Plan L | 8 GB | €11.99 / month | Several players explore at once and generate new areas. | Order L |
| Larger groups | Plan L | 8 GB | €11.99 / month | L is usually enough here too - the load sits with chunks and mobs on the CPU. | Order L |
| Storage | Plan M | 4 GB | €5.99 / month | The world grows as you explore, but stays within the usual range. | Order M |
The memory is taken proportionally from the plan via -XX:MaxRAMPercentage - you don't need to maintain a fixed -Xmx. The basics are covered in the RAM guide.
Setting up Hexxit Updated on the server
- Stop the server in the web interface.
- Search for "Hexxit Updated" in the modpack browser and install it.
- Under Startup, select Java 8 in the Docker image field.
- Start the server and wait for
Donein the console. - Players install the same pack version and connect via IP and port.
Common pitfalls with Hexxit Updated
Server won't start
Cause: The server runs on Java 17 or 21. Forge for Minecraft 1.12.2 needs Java 8.
Fix: Switch to Java 8 under Startup - see changing the Java version.
Stutters while exploring
Cause: New chunks are being generated, and dungeons bring extra mobs.
Fix: Set a moderate view-distance and narrow down the cause - see lag and TPS.
"Mod rejections" when joining
Cause: Client and server run different pack versions.
Fix: Bring every player to exactly the server's version.