Aethera

Islands of Arcadia is a fantasy RPG Minecraft modpack set across a world of floating islands, ancient magic, and forgotten civilizations. Explore breathtaking skylands, discover powerful relics, battle mythical creatures, master arcane abilities, and uncover the secrets hidden beyond the clouds.

Your adventure begins on a mysterious island—but the world of Arcadia is vast, dangerous, and filled with legends waiting to be discovered. Forge your own adventure, become a legendary hero, and uncover the mysteries of the skies.

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A BETA VERSION OF THIS PACK BEING RELEASED FOR TESTERS. FEEL FREE TO PLAY JUST BE ADVISED THERE IS NO QUESTLINE AND THERE CAN VERY WELL BE BUGS.

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Recommended Specs

Minimum (Playable)

• RAM: 6 GB allocated
• Total system RAM: 8–12 GB
• CPU: Mid-range (Ryzen 5 / i5 equivalent)
• GPU: Anything decent (GTX 1060 / RX 580 or similar)

This will run, but expect:

• Lower render distance
• Occasional lag in heavy areas

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Recommended (Best Experience)

• RAM: 8 GB allocated
• Total system RAM: 16 GB
• CPU: Strong single-core performance (Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-12400+)
• GPU: GTX 1660 / RX 5600 XT or better

This gives:

• Smooth gameplay
• Medium–high settings
• Optional shaders (light ones)

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High-End (Shaders + Max Settings)

• RAM: 10–12 GB allocated
• Total system RAM: 16–32 GB
• GPU: RTX 3060+ / RX 6700 XT+
• CPU: High clock speed preferred

Needed if you want:

• Heavy shaders
• High render distance
• Big builds / lots of entities

⚠️ Important rule ⚠️

Never allocate more than ~50% of your total system RAM to Minecraft.

Quick recommendation based on common setups

• 8 GB system RAM → allocate 5–6 GB
• 16 GB system RAM → allocate 8 GB (perfect)
• 32 GB system RAM → allocate 8–10 GB