Running a Hexxit Updated Server in Minecraft

Why Hexxit Updated Is Worth a Try

Vanilla Minecraft has its share of caves and biomes, but the dungeon and boss roster is famously thin once the Nether and the End are behind you. Hexxit Updated is a 1.12.2 modpack that pulls together roughly ninety mods worth of new dimensions, structures, mobs and gear, giving Minecraft the dungeon-crawler feel that old Hexxit fans still talk about. This guide covers how to get it running on a HolyHosting server, how to install the matching client, and what to expect once the first chunks load.

What Hexxit Updated Brings to the Table

Hexxit Updated is maintained by HaoShern on CurseForge. It bundles a hand-picked stack of adventure mods alongside performance tweaks such as FoamFix, BetterFPS and Phosphor, so the bigger world does not collapse under its own weight on day one. The pack is roughly twice the size of the original Hexxit and keeps the same theme: explore, raid dungeons, fight unusual creatures and bring loot back to base. Think of it as a respectful remaster rather than a straight reboot.

Installing Hexxit Updated on the Server

Step 1: Switch the Server Jar

1. Open the HolyHosting control panel and scroll down to the JAR/version selector.
2. Click the dropdown and search for Hexxit.

1. Select Hexxit Updated and confirm to apply the new version.
2. When the panel offers to generate a new world, accept the prompt. Old vanilla worlds tend to misbehave once modded chunk generation kicks in.
3. Restart the server so the new jar actually boots up.

Step 2 (Optional): Enable Biomes O' Plenty Worldgen

The modpack supports the Biomes O' Plenty generator, which is a noticeable upgrade if you want the wilder terrain right from spawn.

1. From the control panel, open Config Files in the panel sidebar.
2. Open Server Settings.
3. Find the Level Type entry.
4. Replace the value with `BIOMESOP`.

1. Save the change, generate a fresh world, then restart.

Step 3: Install the Modpack on Your PC

Every player who connects needs the same modpack locally. CurseForge is the cleanest path.

1. Download the CurseForge launcher from its official site.
2. Inside the app, open Browse Modpacks and search for Hexxit.
3. Pick Hexxit Updated and click Install.
4. After the download finishes, the pack will appear under My Modpacks.

1. Press Play, then connect to your server like any other modded world.

What You Will See Early On

Spawning into Hexxit Updated feels familiar at first, then very different the moment you start walking. A few things stand out almost immediately.

Biomes O' Plenty

The mod fills the world with new biomes, from improbably tall forests to landscapes that look like a painter ran out of restraint. It changes how exploration feels from the first chunk you load and tends to be the thing newcomers point at when they post screenshots.

Dimensional Doors

Out in the wilds, you will eventually pass a small stone structure with a swirling portal in the middle. These are Dimensional Doors. The pocket dimensions inside are confusing by design and full of traps, so it pays to go in with food, decent gear and an exit plan.

Battle Towers

Tall, slightly grim towers spread across the surface. Each floor holds enemies and loot, and the higher you climb the better the rewards. Just keep in mind that opening the chest at the top usually triggers a wave of angry mobs that pours down the tower toward you.

Mobs Worth Knowing

A short field guide to creatures you will run into:

Chocobos, inspired by the Final Fantasy series, roam the world and can be tamed and ridden once you find the right items.

Crabs hang around beaches. They will not chase you, but get too close and they will pinch.

Blue slimes spawn mostly on the floating colored islands above the surface. Their slimeballs feed into a line of slime-themed weapons that hit harder than they look.

Warclops mobs roam the overworld and are openly hostile. Their attacks apply knockback and slowness, which makes them dangerous in groups.

At the top of every Battle Tower lives a guardian boss. It tends to wake up when a player gets close or opens the top chest. Pulling it down off the tower before engaging is usually safer than brawling on the structure itself.

Infernal mobs are easy to spot thanks to their rainbow particle trail. Their abilities are randomized and can include lightning strikes, drowning effects on dry land and other unpleasant surprises. If you are not geared up, the smart move is to run.

Dimensions to Explore

Atum

Atum is a sun-bleached desert dimension stuffed with assassins, camels, ruins and dungeons, capped by a Pharaoh boss fight. To open the portal, build a sandstone frame, fill it with water and toss in a scarab from the mod's items.

The Aether

The Aether is a floating sky world stuck in permanent daytime as long as the Sun Spirit is alive. Bronze, silver and gold dungeons climb in difficulty and reward as you progress. Build a glowstone frame shaped like a Nether portal and activate it with a bucket of water.

The Erebus

The Erebus is a cramped underground bug world where even the calm-looking mobs can ruin your day. There is enough food and material down there to live long term, but only if you actually pay attention. To get in, frame the portal with stone bricks, fill it with leaves, then activate it using a Keystone and Staff of Gaea.

Twilight Forest

The Twilight Forest is dense, dim and packed with hedge mazes, hidden structures and a clear boss progression. It is probably the most beloved dimension of the bunch and the easiest one to recommend to a friend who only has time for one. To open the portal, place twelve flowers or mushrooms in a square, add water in the middle, then drop in a diamond.

Troubleshooting

Players cannot join the server. Almost always a client mismatch. Make sure every player is using the official Hexxit Updated pack from CurseForge, not a self-assembled mix of mods.

The server is stuck on load. This usually means a mod was removed after worldgen. Open the server console and run `/fml confirm` to let the world load without the missing content.

Modded items work in singleplayer but not on the server. The server probably is not actually running Hexxit Updated. Double-check that the jar was switched in the panel and that you restarted the server after the change.

Performance feels rough on a fresh world. Give the chunks a few minutes to settle, then revisit the Biomes O' Plenty optimization mods. Most lag spikes in Hexxit Updated come from initial chunk generation, not from gameplay later on.

Final Thoughts

Hexxit Updated holds up well as an adventure-first modpack, blending nostalgia for the original with enough new content to keep things fresh. The Aether and Twilight Forest tend to be the community crowd-pleasers, but every dimension is worth at least one expedition. Spin up the server, invite a few friends, and see how deep into the towers and dungeons you can push before someone needs to be rescued.