Nijien’s Epic Fail Minecraft Server

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Are you tired of playing on servers that are too mainstream and predictable? Well, look no further because our server is so small, it makes Phase Connect look like a giant! Join us for a wild ride where the pigs ride on the backs of chickens and the creepers do the Macarena before exploding. Our community is so tight-knit, we can fit everyone in a single block space! Plus, rumor has it that Herobrine himself logs on just to hang out and build pixel art of his favorite memes. So come on down to our server and experience the madness for yourself. Just be sure to bring your sense of humor and a healthy dose of insanity!

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	96/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Magic Wands Crafted:	17	Invisible Walls Found:	4
Talking Trees Consulted:	5	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	16
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	2	Heavenly Choirs Heard:	1
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	31	Cursed Lands Purified:	8
Whispering Caves Entered:	5	Endless Mazes Solved:	3

Random Fact: Did You Hear? A player accidentally enchanted their bed to sing lullabies—now they fall asleep faster than ever.

TavernMC

Cross-Play, Economy, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Raiding, Survival

TavernMC is a Survival Minecraft server that adds a ton of new layers to the game. Players can team up with their friends, and explore a massive world with beautiful biomes. Be careful! because there are bears, and other creatures that spawn. Go on quests, take on some jobs, and level up to become the strongest. What makes this server unique? – Custom Mobs (Bears, Racoons, Skunks, and Bosses) – Custom Items (Ones that are better than netherite) – Custom Biomes (Over 80+ Beautiful biomes to explore) – Meant for both Casual Players and PVPers

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	92/600	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Magic Items Found:	8466	Lunar Scepters Activated:	5
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	9	Cosmic Pies Baked:	3
Mystical Amulets Crafted:	40	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	4
Sentient Weapons Trained:	3	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	3
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	58	Mythical Relics Collected:	12

Random Fact: Cute But True: Someone built a house out of enchanted gingerbread—it’s sturdy, sweet, and smells like Christmas all year round.

Roleplay Hub

Anarchy, Economy, Roleplay, Survival

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	92/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Legendary Heroes Trained:	6	Meteorite Armor Created:	29
Chimeras Created:	2	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	2
Celestial Events Witnessed:	4	Emeralds Found:	6583
Cursed Lands Purified:	5	Gods Slained:	1
Herobrine Sightings:	2	Paranormal Events Investigated:	1

Random Fact: Did you know? The server’s cozy campfires never go out, even in the rain!

Loka

Economy, Factions, PvP, Survival, Towny

Loka is a Semi-Vanilla, PvP Survival Server that uses custom plugins to create a one of a kind Minecraft experience. Loka features a custom-written Territorial Conquest System, a very rich story, unique, talent-based Battlegrounds, ELO-rated Arenas, a custom Market, Thievery, and World Events.Loka’s biggest feature, Territories, is custom system wherein Towns vie for control of static Territory Nodes throughout our three Continents. The strongest Town or Alliance at the end of each month becomes the Capital of Loka and gets to implement global policies. Alliances, Enemies, Friends, and Mortal Enemies have been forged and destroyed through our Territory System. Territorial Conquest, Custom World, Towns, Town Industries, Jobs, PvP, Powerful Market, Thievery, Story.

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	99/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Zombie Dances:	3	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	0
Farms Harvested:	669	Ores Mined:	9579
Evil Lairs Raided:	8	Demonic Pacts Formed:	2
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	49	Evil Portals Destroyed:	1
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	41	Paranormal Events Investigated:	2

Random Fact: Legend has it that the last time someone opened a haunted chest, they found a singing teapot inside!

From PokeBa

Economy, Factions, Parkour, Pixelmon, PvE, PvP, Survival

Dear PokeBalta family!We look forward to bringing you exciting news after a long wait! Our brand new season is at the door and we are sure that we will fascinate you once again with the innovations we bring. Here are some special features we have prepared for you: Version 1.16.5 and Latest Pixelmon, Exclusive Datapack, WARZONE Add-on, Fun Activities, Server Exclusive Costumes, Dungeons and MoreDon’t forget to follow our social media accounts and forums so you don’t miss this season full of exciting innovations. We look forward to collecting unique memories together in our new season! Are you ready? We are ready! We welcome you to this magical adventure. See you later!

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	90/100	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Emeralds Found:	1307	Divine Scrolls Written:	12
Undead Armies Raised:	3	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	3
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	3	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	5
Magical Moments Shared:	8	Ghost Trains Ridden:	1
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1

Random Fact: Fun Fact: Unicorns on the server have been known to grant wishes!

RealBox

Bedwars, Economy, Mini Games, PvP

BoxPvP server. Features: Powerful hosting, nearly best anti-cheat system possible, premium plugins

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	93/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Meteorite Armor Created:	20	Evil Twin Fights:	3
Invisible Walls Found:	3	Endless Mazes Conquered:	4
Arcane Towers Raised:	1	Werewolf Howls Heard:	2
Haunted Chests Opened:	3	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	2	Ancient Ruins Explored:	4

Random Fact: Mythical Moment: A single drop of lava from the Phoenix Feather’s nest can forge an indestructible sword.

Minewind

Anarchy, Bedwars, Creative, Hardcore, KitPvP, Raiding, Survival Games

Choose your class and go on an epic adventure to gather all the OP loot that suits your play style!

A big variety of loot can be found in any chest in the world, or traded with many villagers for emeralds. More loot can be stolen from OP monsters, but they will use it against you first!

Special events happen on spawn every few hours that offer more unique OP rewards.

At the end of the day, explore the natural beauty of Minecraft wilderness and build a work of art in the perfect spot.

For more information visit https://minewind.com

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	96/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	3	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	1
Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	1	Star Shards Collected:	198
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	7	Volcanoes Explored:	3
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	14	Legendary Scepters Created:	8
Phantom Rings Equipped:	14	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2

Random Fact: Cute Fact: A player found a baby dragon who thinks it’s a puppy—it even fetches sticks (and sometimes small trees).

PocketPixels

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Pixelmon, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

All our servers offer unique and enjoyable Pixelmon experiences, for all involved in the Pixelmon community, which you won’t feel anywhere else! Our aim is to provide you with a pixelmon experience like no other filled with our custom content, events, and a one of a kind friendly community. Join our servers, and begin your adventure of a lifetime!Put your skills and knowledge to the test by challenging our 8+ Gym System, run by experienced staff members, to earn all the badges! If you’re into the competitive scene or looking for another challenge, you can challenge our Hard-Mode Gyms, Elite Four and Battle Frontier. Try our daily quests where you complete challenges to earn a range of rewards and experience the Pixelmon gameplay to its fullest!You’ll constantly see new custom content and network updates, staff members actively improving your experience, giveaways and events with prizes, and much more!Everyone can find something to do on our servers! Fitting into your play style is easy, whether it be competitive battling, trading, catching Pixelmon, hunting down legendaries, or even hanging our with friends! You’ll find a place in the PocketPixels community.

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	107/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Reality Distortions Fixed:	1	Paranormal Events Investigated:	4
Phoenix Feathers Found:	15	Epic Bosses Defeated:	4
Blood Moons Survived:	2	Cursed Villages Purged:	3
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	1	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1
Underground Cities Explored:	5	Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	5

Random Fact: Cute Fact: A player once discovered a magical pond that reflects your happiest memory—it’s become the go-to spot for daydreaming.

VanillaPlus

Anarchy, Economy, Hardcore, PvP, Raiding, Survival, Vanilla

NO LAND CLAIMING | NO GRIEF PREVENTION | NO KEEP INVENTORY | PVP ENABLED | RAIDS We have a protected spawn that you can teleport to trades, meet up with people, or fight to the death against other players. You also can set homes and teleport so that you can easily get around without traveling far distances to get to farms, bases, or friends. On Vanilla Plus, you can experience classic Minecraft, but better! Build an epic base, fight to the death, or hang out. Anything is possible, so come check it out!

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	109/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	2	Legendary Scepters Created:	3
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	7	Reality Warps Survived:	1
Endless Night Skies:	5	Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	3
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	4	Phoenix Feathers Found:	6
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	6	Rune Stones Activated:	8

Random Fact: Did You Know? A player once found a wishing well that actually grants wishes—it’s now surrounded by flowers and good vibes.

PlayCDU

FTB, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Skyblock, Survival

Our Links: Website: https://www.craftdownunder.co Discord: https://discord.gg/playcdu Forums: https://forum.playcdu.co/About Us: To view all 35+ servers that we host and their IPs, head to https://forum.playcdu.co/servers/Craft Down Under is a gaming community that specializes in hosting and playing Minecraft modpacks. Our servers, located in Australia, Germany and the United States, offer a wide variety of modpacks to suit different playstyles and preferences. We’re dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for all players, regardless of their skill level, to come together and enjoy the unique experiences that modpacks provide. Join us today and see why Craft Down Under is the go-to destination for Minecraft modpack enthusiasts!

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	94/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Elemental Crystals Collected:	62	Legendary Scepters Created:	4
Alien Abductions:	3	Runes Activated:	3
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	5	Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	3	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	21
Ghost Trains Ridden:	2	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	7

Random Fact: Legend has it that the last time someone opened a haunted chest, they found a singing teapot inside!

JackpotMC

Anarchy, Economy, Factions, LifeSteal, PvP, Raiding, Survival

JackpotMC is a server focused on PvP game modes, with our latest game mode being Lifesteal SMP. This is a one of kind, unique SMP that allows players to steal hearts from each other. Once a player kills another, they take a heart from them. If you die to a player, you lose a heart to them. Once you’re out of hearts, you’re banned for the rest of the day. With no claims and no rules on griefing, it is a pure Anarchy experience.

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	99/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Goblin Markets Raided:	7	Storm Giants Negotiated With:	0
Phantom Knights Defeated:	6	Legendary Items Repaired:	2
Mystic Runes Engraved:	5	Endless Mazes Solved:	1
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	3	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	15
Vanishing Structures Built:	3	Backwards Speech Heard:	2

Random Fact: Cute Fact: A player found a baby dragon who thinks it’s a puppy—it even fetches sticks (and sometimes small trees).

NAVELYA

PvP

NAVELYA NETWORK Our server is a server played within the scope of PvP. If you have just started our server, use the (/kit) command. You Can Use It To Kill Other Players And Take Their Sets. You Can Enter Places in the PvP Area and Strengthen Your Set You can review our server. 1.16.5x 1.20.4

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	102/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	81
Hidden Villages Discovered:	1	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	1
Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	7	Mineshafts Explored:	3
Reality Distortions Fixed:	2	Enchantments Applied:	193
Dragon Scales Harvested:	444	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	2

Random Fact: Magical Moment: A player once planted a tree that grew a swing—it’s now the best spot for relaxing with friends.

CedarMC

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, Factions, LifeSteal, Survival, Towny

The ZedarMC community is a very friendly one, and our staff is always available to help you. We are also a crossplay network, which means we support Bedrock Edition.ZedarMC has a variety of gamemodes ranging from peaceful to competitive, so you can always have fun and vibe! Survival SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Earth SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Lifesteal SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Oneblock 1.13 – 1.20 Skyblock 1.13 – 1.20 [Coming Soon]

Prison 1.13 – 1.20 [Coming Soon]IP: ms.zedarmc.com Bedrock Port: 19132 Discord: discord.gg/zedar

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	98/200	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	7	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	4
Twisted Realms Survived:	3	Secret Guilds Joined:	4
Mythical Relics Collected:	16	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	2
Mysterious Portals Opened:	10	Celestial Beings Befriended:	4
Royal Courts Attended:	5	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	6

Random Fact: Did you know? The last phantom ship sighted was carrying a cargo of glow-in-the-dark kittens.

EYServer

Cross-Play, LifeSteal, Pixelmon, Prison, Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

The official Minecraft server for the YouTuber Eystreem who has over 7 million subscribers and 100 million monthly viewers! The server has a Survival SMP gamemode based on update 1.20 with grief protection and a Prison gamemode that contains custom pickaxe enchantments, pets, minions, prison cell islands, and more!Join IP: mcs.eyserver.com (Java and Bedrock)Claim FREE bundle on our store! https://store.eyserver.com

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	90/200	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	3	Dragons Tamed:	7
Dragonkin Hatched:	2	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0
Pirate Ships Raided:	0	Shadow Realms Conquered:	0
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	1	Cosmic Pies Baked:	10
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4	Royal Courts Attended:	0

Random Fact: Cute But True: Someone built a house out of enchanted gingerbread—it’s sturdy, sweet, and smells like Christmas all year round.

Foxcraft

Cross-Play, Economy, OneBlock, Parkour, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

Foxcraft is a Minecraft Server Network that has been around since 2011 and provides it’s playerbase with multiple classic gamemodes like Prison, Skyblock, Survival, Creative, and more! All of our gamemodes feature custom additions to keep things interesting and modern. We also provide custom gamemodes like Kingdoms (a custom take on the popular factions gamemode) and we like to run a wide variety of events.Our gamemodes: – Oneblock – Kingdoms – Skyblock – Prison – Creative – Survival – Parkour [NEW]Player Statistics: https://www.mcfoxcraft.com/stats/ IP: play.foxcraft.net Forums: www.mcfoxcraft.com Store: store.foxcraft.net

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	98/1000	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Players Killed by Monsters:	3106	Enchanted Forests Planted:	6
Meteorite Armor Created:	14	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	25
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	20	Crystal Wands Charged:	17
Omnipotent Charms Created:	2	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2	Whispering Caves Entered:	8

Random Fact: Surprising But True: The last rainstorm ended with a double rainbow and a pot of gold—it’s now a community treasure.

Dreamerz Network

Anarchy, Economy, LifeSteal, Survival

Updated September 20, 2024

Players:	105/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	6	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	0
Runes Activated:	3	Evil Portals Destroyed:	2
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	8	Paranormal Events Investigated:	2
Mimic Chests Discovered:	2	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	4
Enchanted Armories Found:	3	Epic Battles Fought:	7

Random Fact: Legend has it that the last time someone opened a haunted chest, they found a singing teapot inside!