RLCraft Server Hosting

RLCraft Server Hosting that survives anything

Run RLCraft 2.9.3 on Forge 1.12.2 in Frankfurt — Java 8, the server.properties values the pack insists on, room to pregenerate a world full of dragons and structures, and multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS.

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  • DDoS protected
  • One-click install
  • RAM to spare

  • 13 Tbps+Anti-DDoS filtered

  • FrankfurtLow-latency EU

  • NVMeSSD storage

  • 24/7In-house support

Everything your RLCraft server needs

RLCraft is a 1.12.2 pack with its own server rules: a fixed Java version, required properties and a world that is expensive to explore for the first time.

RLCraft is the hardcore survival pack by Shivaxi: thirst and temperature from SimpleDifficulty, locational damage from First Aid, skill-locked gear through Reskillable, Ice and Fire dragons, Lycanite's Mobs, parasites and Recurrent Complex structures. It runs on Minecraft 1.12.2 with Forge 14.23.5.2860, and the main line has stayed on release v2.9.3 since June 2023.

Because it is a 1.12.2 pack, the server needs Java 8 — a modern Java 17 or 21 runtime will not start it. The official server pack is a zip of mods and configs only: it has no Forge jar and no start script, so Forge 1.12.2 is installed next to it.

What loads an RLCraft server is exploration. Every new chunk can spawn a structure, a dungeon or a nest, and a group spreading out in different directions generates far more terrain than a vanilla world. That is why the pack's own server notes tell you to pregenerate once you pass ten players.

Your RLCraft server runs on high-clock CPUs with NVMe storage in Frankfurt, filtered by our Anti-DDoS network and backed by in-house support around the clock.

  • Java 8 runtime

    RLCraft is built for Minecraft 1.12.2, so the server is started on Java 8. Newer Java releases are the usual reason a freshly uploaded RLCraft server refuses to boot.

  • The properties RLCraft requires

    The server pack ships a note with values to set: allow-flight=true, difficulty=3, max-tick-time=-1 and enable-command-block=true, which the pack needs for villagers to spawn.

  • Room to pregenerate

    For more than ten players the pack recommends pregenerating a 10k radius with a pregenerator mod. NVMe storage keeps that job, and later chunk loading, quick.

  • View distance you can tune

    The pack suggests a view-distance of 10 and dropping to 8 or 6 under load — a one-line change in server.properties from the panel.

  • Scheduled restarts

    On long-running, busy worlds the pack notes a village data leak and suggests clearing Village.dat now and then; a restart schedule keeps memory in check.

  • Protected in Frankfurt

    Multi-Tbps filtering and an in-house XDP layer keep a hardcore world online, so nobody loses a run to an attack.

Built for RLCraft players, not just servers

Hardware, network and protection tuned for game hosting — hosted in one of Europe's best-connected data centres.

  • Multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS

    Every server is filtered through our own 13 Tbps+ Frankfurt network and custom XDP layer — attacks are absorbed before they reach you. Learn more →

  • Instant setup

    Your RLCraft server is deployed automatically right after checkout — online in minutes, not hours.

  • Low EU latency

    Frankfurt is the heart of European networking. Players across the EU get a stable, low ping for smooth gameplay.

  • Easy control panel

    Start, stop, restart, edit configs, install mods/plugins and manage files from a clean web panel — no Linux knowledge needed.

  • High-clock CPUs + NVMe

    Game servers love fast single-core performance. Our nodes run high-clock CPUs with NVMe SSDs for quick world loads.

  • 24/7 in-house support

    Real people who host games for a living — not a generic call centre. We help you get set up and stay online.

How to make a RLCraft server

From zero to online in four steps — no technical experience required.

  1. Pick RAM for your group

    Four gigabytes covers a small party; step up before the group spreads out, and plan a pregen past ten players.

  2. Install Forge 1.12.2 and the server pack

    Use the one-click install, or upload the official RLCraft Server Pack v2.9.3 next to Forge 14.23.5.2860 and select Java 8.

  3. Set the required properties

    Apply the values from the pack's server note (flight, difficulty 3, max-tick-time -1, command blocks on) before the first world is created.

  4. Pregenerate, then open the gates

    For big groups, pregenerate the spawn area first, then share the address and make sure everyone runs v2.9.3.

How much server do you need?

Not sure which plan fits? Here's a quick guide for a RLCraft server — and you can always upgrade RAM and slots instantly as you grow.

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  • Starter

    4 GBRAM

    2–4 players

    Matches the 3–4 GB the pack page asks for, with headroom for the server itself.

  • Community

    6 GBRAM

    5–8 players

    A group exploring in several directions at once, before you pregenerate.

  • Power

    8 GB+RAM

    10+ players

    Past ten players, pregenerate a 10k radius and give the world more memory.

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Server pack notes

Things the RLCraft server pack warns about

Straight from the notes that ship with the official server pack and the CurseForge page:

  • Java 8 only
  • max-tick-time=-1 for large structures and pregen
  • enable-command-block=true or villagers will not spawn
  • Pregenerate a 10k radius above 10 players
  • Do not add VanillaFix or BetterFPS
  • SpongeForge needs two rlmixins.cfg patches disabled
  • OpenJ9 needs Recurrent Complex 1.4.8.2

RLCraft is a top DDoS target — you're covered

Game servers are the #1 target for DDoS attacks. Every ESAGAMES RLCraft server sits behind our multi-Tbps filtering and custom in-house XDP mitigation, engineered to absorb modern botnets like AISURU and keep you online during raids, rivalries and events.

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RLCraft hosting questions, answered

How much RAM does an RLCraft server need?

For two to four players 4 GB works — the pack page itself asks for 3 to 4 GB. Give 6 GB to an active group of five to eight, and 8 GB or more once you pass ten players, which is also the point where the pack tells you to pregenerate the world.

Which Java version does RLCraft need?

Java 8. RLCraft runs on Minecraft 1.12.2 and Forge 14.23.5.2860, which do not start on Java 17 or 21. If the console shows a class version error, the server is on the wrong Java.

Which server.properties settings does RLCraft need?

The server pack includes a note listing allow-flight=true, difficulty=3, max-tick-time=-1 (needed for big structures and pregeneration) and enable-command-block=true, which must be on for villagers to spawn. It also suggests view-distance 10, lowered to 8 or 6 if the server struggles.

Should I pregenerate an RLCraft world?

Yes if you expect more than ten players: the pack recommends pregenerating a 10k radius with a pregenerator mod, which is not included in the pack. Smaller groups can skip it, but it still smooths out the first days of exploration.

Is RLCraft still updated?

The main RLCraft line has been on v2.9.3 since June 2023. RLCraft Dregora is a separate pack, also on 1.12.2 but with Open Terrain Generator and its own server rules, so treat it as a different install.

Do you install RLCraft for me?

Yes — RLCraft is a one-click install from the panel. You can also upload the official server pack with the file manager if you want a specific release.

Do players need RLCraft installed?

Yes. Every player joins with the same RLCraft version as the server (v2.9.3 for the main line), usually installed through the CurseForge app.

How much does RLCraft server hosting cost?

A RLCraft server runs on our Minecraft plans, which start from €13.00 per month with one-click modpack install and Anti-DDoS included. Bigger packs and more players need more RAM, so choose the plan to match.

Helpful RLCraft guides

Prefer to set it up yourself? These step-by-step guides walk you through it.

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Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB / Microsoft. RLCraft is made by Shivaxi; every included mod belongs to its own author. ESAGAMES is an independent server host and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mojang, Microsoft, CurseForge / Overwolf, or any mod or modpack author. You must own a legitimate copy of Minecraft: Java Edition — ESAGAMES provides the server hardware only and does not distribute Minecraft or any modpack.

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