How to Install and Play FTB Endeavour on a Minecraft Server

What FTB Endeavour Adds

Vanilla Minecraft has plenty to do, but after enough villages, outposts, and strongholds, many players start looking for a world with more bite. FTB Endeavour fills that gap with a large Forge 1.16 modpack built around exploration, technology, magic, new creatures, machines, and a long list of craftable tools.

Instead of only mining, building, and repeating the same early-game loop, players can set up automated systems, raid dungeons, experiment with power networks, craft unusual gear, or wander through heavily changed terrain. It is a pack with enough systems to keep a server busy for a long time, provided nobody decides to build a factory that makes the tick rate cry.

FTB Endeavour was created by the Feed The Beast team and is available through the official FTB App. Before joining a server, every player needs the same modpack installed on their own computer. If one player uses a different version, connection errors are likely, so it is worth checking this before troubleshooting anything complicated.

Install FTB Endeavour on Your Computer

Start with the client installation. This is required for anyone who plans to connect to the server, including the owner, operators, and regular players.

1. Visit the FTB App download page and choose the installer for your operating system.

1. Open the app after installation, then sign in with your Minecraft account near the lower-left area.

1. Select Browse on the left side and search for FTB Endeavour.

1. Choose the modpack, press Download, then confirm the installation prompt.

1. Wait for the files to finish installing, then select Go To Instance.

1. Press Play to launch the pack and confirm that it loads correctly. The first launch can take longer than normal because Forge and the mods need to initialize.

Set Up the Server

FTB Endeavour can be installed from the HolyHosting server panel when it is available in the game file list. The main thing to remember is that modpack changes should usually be paired with a fresh world, since old world data may not match the new modded setup. Back up any existing world before changing versions if there is anything worth keeping.

1. Open your HolyHosting server panel and find the Game File section.

1. Click the currently selected game file to open the dropdown list.

1. Search for FTB Endeavour at the top of the list.

1. Select the modpack, then choose Change Version when prompted.

1. Choose Create New World, then restart the server.

1. After the server finishes loading, launch FTB Endeavour from the FTB App and connect with your server address. Wait until the console shows the server is fully started before joining, since modded servers often need extra startup time.

First Steps in the World

The first few minutes still feel familiar: punch trees, gather basic materials, craft tools, and try not to pick a fight with something unfamiliar before you know what it does. Soon after spawning, the differences become obvious. You may see custom biomes, denser vegetation, new mobs, and structures that are worth investigating for early loot.

The minimap is one of the first tools worth adjusting. Press M, open the settings menu, and resize or move it so it does not get in the way. The inventory also includes a recipe browser on the right side, which is useful for checking what an item does and how to craft it. Click an item to view its recipe, or inspect uses to learn where it fits into a larger crafting chain.

You can also press C to open the Encyclopedia Psionica. This book explains several PSI-related systems, including special items and equipment such as exosuits. It does not cover every mod in FTB Endeavour, but it is a helpful starting point for that part of the pack.

Exploration Features

FTB Endeavour changes world generation heavily enough that traveling is more rewarding than usual. New biomes, structures, caves, and dungeons create more reasons to leave spawn and mark useful locations. Bringing food, blocks, torches, and a spare weapon is a smart habit, especially before entering unknown towers or underground rooms.

Biomes

Many biomes are dense, colorful, and heavily forested. Some areas are packed with unusual trees, while others mix steep mountains with thick jungle-like terrain. Builders can use these places as dramatic base locations, while explorers get more variety than the usual plains-to-forest routine.

Structures

While exploring, players can find houses, shrines, towers, and other generated structures. Many contain chests or entrances to deeper areas, but not every building is friendly. Some hostile mobs, including Hunting Illagers in forest cabins, can attack on sight. Check corners, light rooms, and keep an escape route open when possible.

Caves

FTB Endeavour adds many resources, so mining is a bigger part of progression than in a normal world. Some cave systems feel closer to Nether-style terrain, while others look more traditional but include new ores and materials. Hidden structures can also appear underground, making cave exploration more than a straight tunnel to diamonds.

Dungeons

Dungeons are often found beneath surface towers, though players may also uncover them by mining or following cave paths. Expect hostile mobs, spawners, enchanted enemies, and multiple loot chests. Larger rooms can contain special blocks or valuable rewards, but they usually require clearing several threats first. Marking the entrance on your map helps if you need to retreat and return with better gear.

Useful Items to Craft

After a base is started and resources are flowing, the modpack opens up with many useful items. The recipe browser in your inventory is the best way to inspect each option, but a few early and mid-game tools stand out.

Waystones add teleportation points that can be placed around the world. They are crafted with materials such as Obsidian, Stone Bricks, and a Warp Stone. A public Waystone near spawn is useful for a multiplayer server, while private ones can connect distant bases, mines, and exploration outposts.

The Vision Helmet is useful when darkness becomes annoying. Crafted with Glowstone and Crystalized Amber, it gives glowing night vision while worn. This makes caves, oceans, and dark structures much easier to navigate.

The Mining Gadget is a powered tool that can break blocks with a laser. It requires rarer materials and energy support, so it is not usually a first-day item. Once powered, it becomes a strong mining tool for players who want something more advanced than another pickaxe.

Mobs and Long-Term Progression

The world includes new passive and hostile mobs, including Whales, Orcas, Roadrunners, Monkeys, and more. Some are biome-specific, so finding them may require travel. A desert is not the best place to search for monkeys, which is both obvious and somehow still worth saying.

Long-term progression is where FTB Endeavour becomes especially open-ended. Players can build Create-based automation, large factories, improved weapons, gadgets, magic systems, and specialized machines. These systems can be complex, so expect some trial, error, and occasional rebuilding as you learn how different mods connect.

Common Problems

If the modpack will not load on the server, first confirm that FTB Endeavour is selected as the active game file and that a new world was generated after changing versions. Also check that the correct server profile is being used, since different profiles may store separate files and configurations. If the issue continues, a manual reinstall of the modpack may be needed.

If Minecraft will not load on the player side, reinstall FTB Endeavour through the FTB App. Allocating more RAM to the instance can also help if the game freezes or closes during startup. Avoid allocating all available system memory, since the operating system still needs room to run.

If players cannot join, confirm that they launched Minecraft through the FTB Endeavour instance instead of the default launcher profile. Then check the server IP, port, or subdomain for mistakes. Version mismatches can also block connections, so everyone should use the same modpack version as the server.

Server crashes can happen if the world becomes too heavy, especially with large automation builds. Too many active machines may cause ticking entity issues or memory pressure. Restoring a recent backup, reducing overloaded builds, and applying common modded server optimization steps can help. Since FTB Endeavour is made for Minecraft Forge 1.16, only use compatible Forge mods when adding performance improvements.

Helpful Links

• FTB Endeavour official page
• How to play FTB modpacks in Minecraft
• How to optimize a modded Minecraft server
• How to become a Minecraft server operator