Hardcore SMP is a hardcore survival multiplayer server that works on both Java and Bedrock. It is meant for players who want a real challenge with high risk and no pay to win stuff.
The world does not reset so everything you build really matters. There is no teleporting to other players and you only get a few basic commands like randomtp one time plus home and spawn. It feels close to vanilla but with a few extra systems that make multiplayer more interesting.
The economy is all player based. There are no server shops for normal items. You get coins from killing mobs and looting chests. Then you trade with other players or use the auction house to buy and sell.
There is a detailed land claiming system so you can protect your base and farms from griefing. Your claims are safe while you are alive but if you die your claims are deleted and the land becomes open again. That makes death really scary because you lose your gear and also your protected land.
The server is completely non pay to win. There is only one rank called VIP and it only has cosmetic perks. There is also a revive you can buy that is basically like starting over on a brand new account so you can play again after dying without actually buying another Minecraft account.
Hardcore SMP No Resets No P2W

THE BEST JAVA 1.21.5 SERVER

I found a Java server that people say is the best.
It runs on Minecraft Java 1.21.5 and it is called SFOCHIA.
There are no extra details given so it looks like you just join and play.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSidürgate Civilizations RP Fantasy Nations
Civilization Style GameplayCommunity Storytelling Hubevent based expansionkingdom building vibesPlayer-Made Nations
World of Sidürgate is a civilizations server with organic roleplay and storytelling. People make characters and build nations based on whatever ideals they want.
The world has unique generation plus dungeons and new recipes. It is vanilla plus on Java 1.21.4 so it still feels like Minecraft but with extra stuff.
The map border is 8k by 8k right now and it will get bigger after future events. There are dozens of active members and the server is growing steadily.
A lot of the features and plugins are made in house and more updates are planned. You can travel the world build a kingdom or try to become a sorcerer or a knight.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNew Towny Factions SMP Just Dropped

ArcticMC is a new survival server that mixes town building with faction style fights. It has a chill vibe and it is made for people who want to build a home or claim land and still have reasons to battle.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAeternalCiv Geopolitical Nations Build Your Destiny

AeternalCiv is a geopolitical civilization building server where you can try to build a life and a name for yourself. You can be a citizen in a group or run your own place as a king or queen or just stay solo as a hermit.
It uses stuff like reinforcement with Citadel and snitch tools to help with territory and security. It also has Slimefun and custom recipes so crafting and progression can feel different.
There is Movecraft for vehicles and Origins for different play styles. You also get Brewery ValhallaMMO seasons levelled mobs and other RPG style mechanics.
The server started as a small friend project and it is still in active development so expect changes and new mechanics over time.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP1K Border Lifesteal With Spirit Mode
Custom death mechanichardcore survival vibeOffline timer punishmentSpawn reset systemStrategy driven raids
I found a Lifesteal SMP on a tight 1000 by 1000 world border so everyone runs into each other a lot. It is built for pvp strategy and survival and it is meant to feel competitive.
The lifesteal rules are simple. If you kill a player you gain hearts and if a player kills you then you lose hearts. Mobs do not change your hearts so it is all about player fights.
The unique thing is Spirit Mode. When you would die at 1 heart you turn into a spirit instead of just being out. You drop your inventory and you cannot interact or attack or pick up items. You are invisible and invulnerable and you get 30 minutes to survive as a spirit and the timer keeps going even if you log off.
If your spirit timer runs out you get sent back to spawn and your hearts reset to 2. Then you are back in survival and you keep playing. The server is planned to go live in about 1 to 2 days depending on how many players join.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
