What Is SkyblockPlus?
SkyblockPlus is a complete reimagining of the classic skyblock challenge, rebuilt from the ground up to offer a stable, mod-packed survival experience. Unlike many other skyblock modpacks, this one doesn’t force you to cheat in a sapling just to begin. The latest update fixes that infamous starting issue by adding the correct mods and configurations, so you spawn on your floating island with everything you need to grow your first tree and start expanding.
Originally inspired by packs like Sky Factory, SkyblockPlus carves its own path with a curated selection of technology, magic, and quality-of-life mods. The goal remains simple: start with a single tree, a piece of dirt, and a crook, then slowly transform your barren island into an automated industrial empire. Whether you play solo or with friends on the official server, the pack rewards patience and creativity.
What Makes the Remake Different?
The first version of SkyblockPlus had a critical flaw: players spawned without any way to obtain wood. You had to cheat in a sapling, which broke the immersion and the challenge. The remake addresses this by integrating mods like Ex Nihilo and Ex Astris with proper configurations. Now, you can craft a crook right from the start, break leaves to get silkworms and saplings, and progress naturally. The pack also removes outdated or unstable mods and adds new ones that enhance automation and exploration.
Stability was a major focus. The mod list has been streamlined so that multiplayer sessions run smoothly without constant crashes. If you’re eager to dive in, you can install SkyblockPlus effortlessly using the foxygame.net launcher, a modern and flexible launcher where you can download the entire modpack directly from its menu without any manual file juggling. This makes getting started with friends on a private server remarkably quick.
Core Gameplay Loop
SkyblockPlus follows the familiar skyblock rhythm but injects it with deep tech progression. Here’s how your first hour typically unfolds:
- Chop the tree and craft a crook to increase sapling and silkworm drops.
- Compost saplings in a wooden barrel to create dirt, then expand your platform.
- Gather silkworms to infest leaves, producing string for a sieve.
- Sift gravel, sand, and dust to obtain ores, seeds, and other resources.
- Build a smeltery with Tinkers’ Construct to create custom tools and double ore output.
- Automate resource generation using MineFactory Reloaded and Thermal Expansion machines.
From there, you can branch into Applied Energistics 2 for digital storage, Galacticraft for space exploration, or Magical Crops to grow resources literally from the ground. The pack doesn’t hold your hand with a strict quest book yet (HQM quests are in development), but the progression feels organic because each mod complements the next.
Key Mods That Shape the Experience
SkyblockPlus bundles over 40 carefully selected mods. Here are some of the heavy hitters that define the pack’s identity:
Technology and Automation
- Thermal Expansion, Thermal Foundation, Thermal Dynamics – The backbone of your power generation, ore processing, and item transport.
- MineFactory Reloaded – Automate farming, ranching, and mining with conveyors and harvesters.
- EnderIO – Compact conduits, alloy smelting, and the iconic travel anchors for instant teleportation.
- Applied Energistics 2 – Transform your storage into a searchable digital network with auto-crafting capabilities.
- Extra Utilities – Generators, transfer nodes, and the ever-useful golden bag of holding.
Skyblock Essentials
- Ex Nihilo and Ex Astris – The core skyblock mods that let you sieve resources and create everything from nothing.
- VeinMiner – Hold a key to mine entire veins of connected blocks, saving hours of tedious digging.
- TreeGrowingSimulator – Twerk (sneak repeatedly) near saplings to accelerate growth, a classic skyblock ritual.
- StartingInventory – Ensures you begin with the essential tools so the early game isn’t a frustrating grind.
Quality of Life and Exploration
- JourneyMap – A minimap and full-screen world map to track your island and any structures you build.
- WAILA and WAILAHarvestability – See exactly what block you’re looking at and which tool to use.
- GalacticraftCore and GalacticraftPlanets – Launch rockets and colonize the moon and other planets once your island feels cramped.
- Chisel – Add decorative variety to your builds with hundreds of block variations.
Tips for a Smooth Start
A few early decisions can make your skyblock life much easier. First, rush a cobblestone generator as soon as you have a bucket of lava and water. Then, use your first iron to craft a bucket and shears. Shears let you collect leaves without destroying them, which speeds up silkworm farming. Also, don’t ignore Tinkers’ Construct; a basic smeltery doubles your ore output and gives you access to powerful tools like the hammer for quick excavation.
Because the pack includes NetherOres, the Nether becomes a dangerous but rewarding place to mine. Wait until you have decent armor and a way to fly or teleport back. The EnderStorage mod is a lifesaver here, allowing you to link chests across dimensions and keep your loot safe.
Multiplayer and Server Play
SkyblockPlus shines in multiplayer. You can team up with friends on a shared island, each specializing in different mods, or compete on separate islands. The official WiP server provides a ready-made environment, but you can also host your own. The pack’s stability improvements mean chunk loading and automation rarely cause lag, even with multiple players running complex machine setups.
Final Thoughts
SkyblockPlus delivers exactly what its name promises: a skyblock experience with a generous plus of content. The remake fixes the frustrating start, adds meaningful mods, and polishes the overall stability so you can focus on building, automating, and exploring. Whether you’re a seasoned modded player or someone looking to try a skyblock pack that doesn’t hold your hand too tightly, this pack offers a rewarding sandbox. Grab a crook, start twerking, and watch your tiny island grow into a technological marvel.