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How to join
ArdaCraft

Follow this guide to install the ArdaCraft modpack and join the server.
Select your preferred launcher below.

Requirement:   You must own Minecraft: Java Edition to play on ArdaCraft.

Select launcher

Modrinth App

Modrinth

Recommended

ATLauncher

Prism Launcher

Prism


Need help?

Ask on our Discord!

Modrinth App Guide

Follow the steps below to install.

Watch Modrinth App Guide

1

Preparing Modrinth

You will need to have bought Minecraft Java for PC first. Download and install the Modrinth App. It automatically installs everything for you, so you just have to click and play!

Download Modrinth

2

Log in via Modrinth

Open the app, click the Steve face in the top left, and click 'log in'. Fill in your Microsoft account details. Once
done, your character’s skin should appear in the corner.

3

Installing our Modpack

Click 'Browse' on the left, search for 'ArdaCraft', and click 'Install'. Once finished, go to your 'Library' to see the modpack ready to launch.

4

Increase RAM

We recommend increasing RAM to at least 8GB. Go to Modrinth Settings and set ‘Java memory’ to 8,192MB or more for the best performance.

5

Join the Server

Click ‘Play’ and wait for it to load. Once loaded, click ‘Join Server’.

Tip:

If you have a good PC. Press K to toggle shaders for enhanced visuals!

Distant Horizons Data (LODs):  Upon first launch, you will be asked to download Distant Horizons Data. Accepting this enables significantly higher render distances but requires approximately 10GB of disk space.

ATLauncher Guide

Follow the steps below to install.

Watch ATLauncher App Guide

1

Preparing ATLauncher

You will need to have bought Minecraft Java for PC first. Then download and install ATLauncher. It automatically installs everything for you, so you just have to click and play!

Download ATLauncher

2

Log in via ATLauncher

Click 'Accounts' on the right-hand side and 'Login with Microsoft'. This will open a browser tab where you authorise AT Launcher and log in to your Microsoft account.

3

Installing our Modpack

Click 'Packs' on the right-hand side, 'Modrinth' on the left-hand side, and search for 'ArdaCraft'. Click 'New Instance' then 'Install' in the pop-up. Wait for it to download and install.

4

Increase RAM

Click 'Instances' on the right-hand side. ArdaCraft should now be available. Click 'Settings' and then 'Java/Minecraft'. Set the 'Maximum Memory/Ram' setting to 8,192MB.

5

Join the Server

Click 'Play', wait for it to load (this can take around 10 minutes) and then 'Join Server'. You only need to do this once - after it's been installed, you just need to open ATLauncher and click 'Play' next to the ArdaCraft instance!

Tip:

If you have a good PC. Press K to toggle shaders for enhanced visuals!

Distant Horizons Data (LODs):  Upon first launch, you will be asked to download Distant Horizons Data. Accepting this enables significantly higher render distances but requires approximately 10GB of disk space.

Prism Launcher Guide

Follow the steps below to install.


1

Preparing Prism Launcher

You will need to have bought Minecraft Java for PC first. Download and install. It automatically installs everything for you, so you just have to click and play!

Download Prism Launcher

2

Log in to Prism Launcher

Open the app, click the Steve face in the top left and click 'Manage Accounts', press 'Add Microsoft' and follow the steps on screen. Once done, your username should appear on the list and your character should appear on the top right.

3

Installing our Modpack

Click 'Add Instance', press Modrinth from the list left to the screen. Search for 'Ardacraft' and pick the first result and then click 'OK'. Once finished, you should see it on the main screen of Prism Launcher.

4

Increase RAM

We recommend increasing ram to at least 8GB. Click the 'Settings' button at the top, go to the 'Java' tab in the new menu that opened. Set 'Maximum Memory Usage' to 8192 MB or more for best performance.

5

Join the Server

Double click 'ArdaCraft' in the main launcher screen and wait for it to load. Once loaded, click 'Join Server.'

Tip:

If you have a good PC. Press K to toggle shaders for enhanced visuals!

Distant Horizons Data (LODs):  Upon first launch, you will be asked to download Distant Horizons Data. Accepting this enables significantly higher render distances but requires approximately 10GB of disk space.