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Ekshen & Staf

This is the best Action & Stuff modpack in Java Minecraft

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Quick answer

Which Ekshen & Staf release should I use?

Updated 10 months ago
beta file Ekshen & Staf 0.4.2
Game version 1.21.8
Loader Fabric 0.17.2

Ekshen & Staf 0.4.2 is a complete pack release for 1.21.8 with Fabric 0.17.2. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. 30 mods in this pack file.

Pack setup

How should I set up Ekshen & Staf for players and a server?

Use Ekshen & Staf 0.4.2 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.

Client instance Install Ekshen & Staf 0.4.2
Dedicated server setup Match Ekshen & Staf 0.4.2
Pack loader Fabric 0.17.2

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.

Referenced mods 30
Client only 19
Server only 0
Not labelled 11

These numbers come from the pack file you chose. “Not labelled” means we don’t know which side it belongs on—not that it is safe everywhere. The file count is not a RAM estimate.

What are the server requirements for Ekshen & Staf?

Ekshen & Staf 0.4.2. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.

30 mods in this pack file

The selected pack release is Ekshen & Staf 0.4.2. That file is for Minecraft 1.21.8 with Fabric 0.17.2. It contains 30 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 Ekshen & Staf?

This is the best modpack for replaying Action & Stuff on Minecraft Java!

I do not violate copyrights or steal anything; this is just a fan modpack inspired by the original. The project keeps growing, and I regularly update and improve it. Hope you enjoy it!

The modpack carefully replicates the original Action & Stuff experience on Java Minecraft, bringing back the same look, feel, and atmosphere while also allowing full customization to match your own playstyle and preferences. It is built on the reliable "Simple Optimized" modpack as a foundation, with a few finely adjusted and modified mods to make the gameplay even smoother and closer to the original.

The modpack is very well suited for long, constant play sessions, since all unnecessary resource packs, shaders, or mods can be easily disabled without breaking the overall feel. Thanks to its optimized base, it also runs well on mid-range PCs, giving both performance and quality.

The build currently contains a total of 20 mods, 9 resource packs, and 3 shaders, carefully picked to balance visuals, mechanics, and optimization, making it ideal for both casual and more dedicated players.

If you find a bug, or know how to improve the modpack, write in to direct in my Telegram channel! (gareldd)

Project description from Modrinth.

Mods in Ekshen & Staf 0.4.2

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cloth-config-19.0.147-fabric.jar SHA-1 d3bd78860580da556990726af3bed1169e69933e · Modrinth version cz0b1j8R · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
cwb-fabric-3.0.0+mc1.21.5.jar SHA-1 b663eb9a8238be3cd71173e39b6f9d01d0948c1d · Modrinth version wXhtL4fb · Project link unavailable Client only
entity_model_features_1.21.6-fabric-3.0.1.jar SHA-1 69589a006ac2ef02963402d49528ae7d4b95a814 · Modrinth version PHCCbdMs · Project link unavailable Client only
entity_texture_features_1.21.6-fabric-7.0.2.jar SHA-1 7b7fbedb99fc633d34d2f7d92d34536055d33991 · Modrinth version ZGrSwKTR · Project link unavailable Client only
entityculling-fabric-1.8.2-mc1.21.6.jar SHA-1 56c5a0617863c53cf7e338d6ff862d02801a1f75 · Modrinth version 5wVZFo2d · Project link unavailable Client only
Essential_1-3-9-1_fabric_1-21-8.jar SHA-1 88c643e94daee5d944b70c10094dc41978dda565 · Modrinth version t0ooPmXi · Project link unavailable Client only
fabric-api-0.133.4+1.21.8.jar SHA-1 84f003e075b7b7a4b3dbeffdf1796d3668db8f1c · Modrinth version CF23l2iP · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
fabric-language-kotlin-1.13.6+kotlin.2.2.20.jar SHA-1 05e9cc4108da5b50735fa6d8a79a18fcd5310d82 · Modrinth version i6MmXDwA · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
ferritecore-8.0.0-fabric.jar SHA-1 53d76354587cd1965b842fdce7cff965b5c52fe5 · Modrinth version CtMpt7Jr · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
fzzy_config-0.7.2+1.21.6.jar SHA-1 10a461530ddbd8cc5c39aaeda90662deea75abd1 · Modrinth version d0v9rl51 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
HMI 5.0H1 1.21.6+.jar SHA-1 a9eb1f4fd88bc50c0b828da81694653c99c36e50 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
ImmediatelyFast-Fabric-1.12.1+1.21.8.jar SHA-1 318608e466371772a4b0d2a6cd3fe86cf983e718 · Modrinth version XxwOC2sk · Project link unavailable Client only
iris-fabric-1.9.1+mc1.21.7.jar SHA-1 99263e7d7ae31b4eda6fb66c9790bc2763f9ec3d · Modrinth version l77DAK6U · Project link unavailable Client only
libIPN-fabric-1.21.6-6.5.1.jar SHA-1 caa524cab41bae4997aec6fa7c075c521014a35f · Modrinth version ZEMiaisv · Project link unavailable Client only
lithium-fabric-0.18.0+mc1.21.8.jar SHA-1 7c1a4af48ef242d59209052cc684afd089ed11bb · Modrinth version pDfTqezk · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
modmenu-15.0.0.jar SHA-1 b22a1a02a13642ec707d01bb8b14a21188d6d6fa · Modrinth version am1Siv7F · Project link unavailable Client only
MouseTweaks-fabric-mc1.21.6-2.28.jar SHA-1 e6e909296655aa3f15df72d86c9379cd98d2d09b · Modrinth version K0YD3bG1 · Project link unavailable Client only
mru-1.0.20+edge+1.21.8+fabric.jar SHA-1 70e953528b0779d9e49f51f0095355a388f48946 · Modrinth version OzJYvgxI · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
notenoughanimations-fabric-1.10.2-mc1.21.6.jar SHA-1 12bcceebaba90000c5df573a1603dff29262fb4e · Modrinth version Pn4WCHrI · Project link unavailable Client only
particle_core-0.2.6+1.21.6.jar SHA-1 f61cb096a811504079d3280e98bcf1eb40159504 · Modrinth version ATG0vbE2 · Project link unavailable Client only
particular-1.1.1+1.21.7.jar SHA-1 a1d355b328fccccab504537af209983f2dd20ee3 · Modrinth version rq2V1wOH · Project link unavailable Client only
placeholder-api-2.7.2+1.21.8.jar SHA-1 f538eec8d6ec2e1af3c9e8ee73e4a4787abcd9cc · Modrinth version 1S1kjZ9W · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
reeses-sodium-options-fabric-1.8.4+mc1.21.6.jar SHA-1 5d83119a31fd6da0c55682a113788e9b6b848142 · Modrinth version AgGRyydH · Project link unavailable Client only
Resourcify (1.21.8-fabric)-1.7.4.jar SHA-1 6152870920468b6e8db9121801ad94dead161be9 · Modrinth version zdyGPkVi · Project link unavailable Client only
sodium-extra-fabric-0.6.6+mc1.21.6.jar SHA-1 768ca85d3a016adb6a4d302ad341ad8944fd3706 · Modrinth version v7JHUEiF · Project link unavailable Client only
sodium-fabric-0.6.13+mc1.21.6.jar SHA-1 2d635c3d938aa3f75b0ec61c7402eeea2f9c30a9 · Modrinth version ND4ROcMQ · Project link unavailable Client only
sounds-2.4.15+edge+1.21.8+fabric.jar SHA-1 7acc28130cceca7e1e3b2ea55d190372360b3036 · Modrinth version tfuEwYZ2 · Project link unavailable Client only
SubtleEffects-fabric-1.21.6-1.12.1.jar SHA-1 99c762c4bcdc9121e05a4c0af39aa21e13db9085 · Modrinth version EAzsjckM · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
wakes-0.4.2+1.21.8.jar SHA-1 4c38e8f795648630b9f62ac2d2cb6fc568bf82fb · Modrinth version S1uOvPJN · Project link unavailable Optional Client only
yet_another_config_lib_v3-3.7.1+1.21.6-fabric.jar SHA-1 932e1011a9ddef31fb4f4d7934f16a091aa5004b · Modrinth version WxYlHLu6 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled

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Ekshen & Staf versions and loaders

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Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.