How to Install Vault Hunters on Your Minecraft Server
Learn how to set up a Vault Hunters modpack server for RPG dungeon-crawling gameplay.
Vault Hunters is a popular RPG-style modpack where players level up, unlock abilities, and raid procedurally generated vaults for loot. It was popularized by the Hermitcraft community.
Installing Vault Hunters
Check the modpack installer
Go to Modpacks on the XGamingServer panel and search for "Vault Hunters". If available, install it with one click.
Manual installation
If not in the installer, download the Vault Hunters server pack from CurseForge.
Upload server files
Stop your server and upload the server pack files via Files:
/mods/folder/config/folder/scripts/folder (if included)- Forge installer or server JAR
Set the Forge version
Vault Hunters requires a specific Forge version listed in the modpack documentation. Set it in Startup.
Allocate RAM
Vault Hunters is moderately resource-intensive:
| Players | Recommended RAM |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | 5 GB |
| 5–10 | 6 GB |
| 10–20 | 8 GB+ |
Start and accept EULA
Start the server from Console, accept the EULA if prompted, and restart.
Configuration
Vault difficulty
Vault Hunters configs are in /config/the_vault/. You can adjust:
- Vault crystal drop rates
- Mob difficulty scaling
- Loot table weights
- Ability unlock requirements
Server performance
Vaults generate complex structures on the fly. To improve performance:
- Set a reasonable view distance (8–10 chunks)
- Limit concurrent vault instances
- Schedule regular restarts to clear memory
Playing Vault Hunters
Players need the same Vault Hunters version installed via CurseForge or a compatible launcher. Key gameplay features:
- Vault Crystals — Craft and use to enter randomized vaults
- Skill Trees — Unlock abilities and talents as you level
- Vault Gear — Find and roll powerful equipment in vaults
- Boss Fights — Face vault bosses for rare rewards
💡 Tip: Vault Hunters is designed for a small group of friends (2–10 players). Large public servers may struggle with the resource demands of multiple simultaneous vaults.
📝 Note: The modpack frequently updates. Check for modpack updates regularly, but always read changelogs before updating as they may require world resets.
See also: Installing Modpacks | Update Modpacks | How Much RAM
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