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PJ Hardventure
A modpack of challenging adventures that takes the Minecraft experience to another level of challenge and complexity.
Quick answer
Which PJ Hardventure release should I use?
PJ-Hardventure-1.2.3.zip is a complete pack release for 1.20.1 with Forge 47.4.22. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. 83 mods in this pack file.
Pack setup
How should I set up PJ Hardventure for players and a server?
Use PJ-Hardventure-1.2.3.zip as the pack version. Install the pack as its own launcher instance. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file, so check the release notes before setting up a dedicated server. Do not upload the ordinary client folder blindly.
A pack is a matched client and server setup, not one mod with an install-side label. Keep its release, loader, manifest and overrides together.
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What are the server requirements for PJ Hardventure?
PJ-Hardventure-1.2.3.zip. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.
The selected pack release is PJ-Hardventure-1.2.3.zip. That file is for Minecraft 1.20.1 with Forge 47.4.22. It contains 83 mod projects. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file. Check their notes before using one, and do not upload an ordinary client folder or rebuild the pack mod by mod. A file count cannot tell us the right RAM, CPU or storage; size the server for the players and world you actually run.
About this project
What kind of pack is PJ Hardventure?
Welcome to Hardventure. This 1.20.1 modpack is not for the faint of heart.
Almosts everything in this world wants to kill you. The environment, the weather, the monsters, and your own bodily needs.

🩸 Realistic & Brutal Health System:
Natural regeneration is OFF. Say goodbye to your standard health bar. Thanks to First Aid, your health is divided into body parts. A critical hit to the head or torso means instant death. Craft bandages, or bleed out.
🌡️ Unforgiving Environment:
Mother Nature is your first enemy. Cold Sweat and Thirst Was Taken introduce punishing temperature and hydration mechanics. Combined with Serene Seasons, you must prepare for freezing blizzards and scorching summers, or you won't survive the elements.

⚔️ Visceral Modern Combat:
Powered by Better Combat, experience real swing animations, weapon collision, two-handed weapons, and dodges. You need tactics, timing, and skill to defeat your enemies.
🐉 A Terrifying World to Explore:
The world is massive and incredibly dangerous. Explore colossal ruins and floating castles from When Dungeons Arise, but beware—the skies and deep caves are ruled by the legendary beasts of Ice and Fire: Dragons.

👹 Nightmarish Enemies:
Mobs are no longer a joke. Some creatures from Alex's Mobs have been heavily buffed to hunt you down. On top of that, the deadly combination of Infernal Mobs and Apotheosis means that any random skeleton or zombie you encounter could spawn as an Elite boss with terrifying magical modifiers.
📈 True RPG Progression:
You can't just pick up a diamond sword and use it. You must earn experience and level up your skills to unlock the ability to use better gear, tools, and powerful magic from Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks.

⚙️ Despite the heavy load of features, Hardventure is highly optimized for 1.20.1. We have replaced outdated optimization mods with modern solutions like Embeddium and ModernFix to ensure smooth frame rates and faster loading times.
Project description from CurseForge.
Mods in PJ-Hardventure-1.2.3.zip
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