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OtterCraft Survival – 1.20.2 | Family Friendly | Survival | Economy | Jobs | LiveMap | Player Shops | Creative | Simple Voice Chat Mod | Java | Bedrock

Bungee, Creative, Economy, Jobs, PvE, Pve Economy, Survival

About

OtterCraft is a friendly PvE, “mostly” vanilla Minecraft server started on 1/29/17. Unlike most servers, we have no land-claim system simply use the in-game /report command if you’re griefed or have any issues and staff will take the appropriate action as well as roll back any damage if needed, all reports automatically alert staff whether they are on or offline. Also, All of our ranks are balanced, and go directly against hosting a pay-to-win environment. Most of our community have been around for well over a year, and we’re all here to play good ol’e minecraft, and indulge in fun and friendly chat.

java and bedrock compatible using default ports.

IP: Play.ottercraft.net

Community Links

DiscordWebsiteTwitterInstagramYouTube

play.ottercraft.net

ProtectorsCraft

Cross-Play, Economy, Factions, Survival, Vanilla

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play.protectorscraft.us

CovfefeCraft

Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla, Whitelist

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CovfefeCraft [SMP] [Vanilla] {Whitelist} {New Map} Wiki: https://wiki.covfefe.club/ Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bUoHYQECRp_CgivNUMjM3APiX3bHu6Wt_FK9PqJCLrQ/edit# – Server IP: play.boxxymc.fun – Version: 1.19 Apply here! https://discord.gg/FUGdWVkg5W – LGBTQ friendly – Helpful community with a balanced economy – Well organized Shopping District – A very active community with 20-30 players on average – Fast ticket support from staffIP: mc.covfefe.club Apply here on our Discord (FAST REPLY!): https://discord.gg/FUGdWVkg5W

mc.covfefe.club

WoodyMC.de

Creative, Economy, PvE, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

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One thing is paramount on our server: fun! And that only works if no one steps out of line. Woodymc.de can be played by everyone with version 1.20.2 – 1.9.x.You join the server as a guest. After playing for 2 minutes you become a resident. Then you have more rights and will automatically be assigned to the resident chat.!Everything on Woody is free!We do without ranks. Everyone’s being treat equally.

woodymc.de

FraggleCraft

Cross-Play, Economy, MCMMO, Prison, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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** 1.9 – 1.20.x Support** * 7 Years Running * *Bedrock + Java Support!!* Bedrock Port: 19132-=ᕼᗩᒪᒪOᗯEEᑎ EᐯEᑎT!=- Trick or Treating! Special Event Area + Custom Music Limited Time Event Currency, Shop, and Achievements! 100+ Limited Time Cosmetics + items! Cauldron Hunt! Can you find them all? Custom Monsters and Bosses! A Haunted Mansion to explore! A corn maze to solve!

mc.fragglecraft.com

Realm Of Royalty

Factions, MCMMO, Prison, Skyblock, Survival

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Welcome to Realm of RoyaltyOn this network we offer different games– Survival– Skyblock– Prison (Coming Soon)– Factions (Coming Soon)Do you want to try out this amazing new server? Go join the discord: https://discord.gg/rmJFxeJU9d Or join the server: play.realmofroyalty.net

play.realmofroyalty.net

TroutWorld

Economy, Survival, Vanilla

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TROUTWORLDA low modded Vanilla Minecraft Server where economy is centered around Fishing.This server is owned by Dearlola1. A popular Runescape streamer. Come build with the trout gang!

135.148.122.149:25581

Astral Club

KitPvP, LifeSteal, Parkour, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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About Us: We are all about creating a space where gamers and creators can unite, share their passions, exchange tips, and forge new friendships. Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore enthusiast, there’s a place for you here. Our community thrives on positivity, respect, and a shared love for all things gaming

astralclub.xyz

DownRiver Vanilla Smp

PvE, Survival, Vanilla, Whitelist

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Welcome to DownRiver! We’re a new, friendly, adult-oriented vanilla server. The server has reset just in time for the new 1.20 Trails and Tales update and we’re looking for more friends to join us. We offer all that you’ve come to know and love about vanilla Minecraft with some quality of life additions like fast leaf decay, player heads, Discord integration, and more! Whether you want to sell your wares in the shopping district or live in the middle of nowhere like a hermit, DownRiver is your new home and we’re happy to have you join us!Server Name: DownRiver Discord: https://discord.gg/hbyj4q89K3 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DownriverMCSMP

DownriverSMP.cc

Helixia

Economy, Factions, Survival

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Join helixia.mine.fun a Faction Farm2Win PvP serverJoin us from 1.8 to 1.20.Server Features:Ranking of the best Farm/PvP factions +3 Artifact Interest system gain of 0.5% of the amount invested every 15 minutes! Duel Arena Bonus on PlayersINFO IP : helixia.mine.fun

helixia.mine.fun

BlubbCity

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Mini Games, Parkour, Survival, Towny

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A Swedish minecraft server with a bungeecord network with several servers with different game modes. The server is for all ages.

play.blubbcity.se

Hunter MC

Cross-Play, Economy, LifeSteal

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Thrill. Danger. PvP. Hunter MC isn’t your average Minecraft server. It’s a heart-pounding lifesteal adventure where every encounter counts. Here, death isn’t just a setback, it’s a potential loss of your very life force.

play.huntermc.fun:25573

TheGroveMC

Cross-Play, Survival

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TheGroveMC is an 18+ SMP with a focus on community. We’re inclusive of all and have strict rules when it comes to spreading hate.Our SMP utilizes custom plugins and items to create a unique feeling experience while still being accessible to all players.We have land claim, player shops, and a friendly community! Each vote will earn you random in-game rewards!

play.TheGroveMC.net

Chaos Hub

Economy, MCMMO, Skyblock

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chaoshub.net

SolarGN

Economy, Mini Games, PvE, PvP, Vanilla

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SolarGN is a custom java based generator server which provides our players with the smoothest generator experience whilst also offering some of the best events and custom features to keep everyone entertained by learning to use all our features and systems to become the #1 player.

play.solargn.net

RoyalCraft – Romania

Creative, Economy, Parkour, Survival

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MC.ROYALCRAFT.ROServer at the beginning of the road, BETA version!Parkour; Rewards; VoteSystem; Auctions; Shop; ChestShop; Crates; eGlows; Heads; SilkSpawners; Backpacks; MobsMoney; PlaytimeSalary; RandomTP; Protections; Tempfly; Much More

mc.royalcraft.ro

Players:	104/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	3	Titanic Battles Fought:	28
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	2	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	9
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	2	Magical Familiars Summoned:	3
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	2	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	4
Hidden Villages Discovered:	1	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	1
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	1	Phoenix Feathers Found:	15
Epic Quests Completed:	18	Void Armor Forged:	14

Players:	90/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	3	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3
Magic Items Found:	4802	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	3
Soul Swords Wielded:	4	Dragon Eggs Found:	9825
Time-Warping Watches Found:	1	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	5
Epic Bosses Defeated:	1	Mineshafts Explored:	5
Zombie Dances:	6	Titanic Battles Fought:	18
Gryphons Tamed:	2	Lost Souls Rescued:	1

Players:	108/1000	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Shadow Realms Conquered:	1	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	5
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	4	Living Statues Befriended:	2
Dimension Hops:	11	World-Altering Spells Cast:	0
Divine Relics Bestowed:	14	Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	6
Enchanted Armories Found:	9	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	3
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	2	Talking Trees Consulted:	4
Astral Mages Summoned:	1	Crystal Palaces Visited:	1

Players:	104/500	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	3	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	11
Vanishing Items Found:	5	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	10	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	27
Epic Weapons Forged:	10	Battle Standards Raised:	9
Phantom Ships Sailed:	1	Cursed Villages Purged:	3
Dragons Tamed:	6	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	6
Celestial Beings Befriended:	4	Herobrine Sightings:	10

Players:	109/300	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	7	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2
Dragons Tamed:	4	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	45
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	45	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	4
Magic Wands Crafted:	21	Eerie Music Discs Played:	3
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	3	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	4
Glorious Feasts Held:	7	Royal Decrees Issued:	2
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	13	Crystal Wands Charged:	14

Players:	100/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Horror Stories Survived:	1	Epic Weapons Forged:	3
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	1	Eternal Flames Captured:	7
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	0	Epic Quests Completed:	13
Arcane Towers Raised:	1	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	8
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	3	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	19
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4	Bizarre Potions Brewed:	5
Divine Scrolls Written:	13	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	2

Players:	91/1000	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Void Armor Forged:	20	Cursed Scrolls Read:	3
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	9	Secret Guilds Joined:	3
Buildings Constructed:	36	Reality Warps Survived:	0
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0
Alternate Realities Explored:	1	Werewolf Howls Heard:	2
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1	Rune Stones Activated:	4
Wailing Winds Heard:	1	Orbs of Power Found:	3

Players:	98/600	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Phantom Rings Equipped:	7	Evil Twin Fights:	4
Endless Mazes Solved:	3	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2
Divine Relics Bestowed:	11	Lost Cities Unearthed:	3
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	1	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	48
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	19
Royal Decrees Issued:	3	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	5	Magical Moments Shared:	22

Players:	94/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Reality Warps Survived:	1	Mysterious Portals Opened:	16
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	12	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	2
Magic Items Found:	6587	Rainbows Spotted:	2
Ancient Ruins Explored:	3	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	1
Epic Quests Completed:	25	Unique Catgirls Spotted:	1
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2	Endless Night Skies:	3
Dragon Hoards Looted:	1	Enchantments Applied:	151

Players:	103/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Cozy Campfires Lit:	23	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4
Mimic Chests Discovered:	5	Astral Amulets Crafted:	35
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	4	Whispering Caves Entered:	6
Goblin Markets Raided:	2	Invisible Walls Found:	2
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	9	Crystal Caves Mapped:	6
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	Legendary Heroes Trained:	4
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	2	Enchanted Armories Found:	5

Players:	110/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1	Legendary Titles Earned:	3
Titanic Battles Fought:	26	Unbreakable Curses Broken:	2
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	3	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	4
Astral Amulets Crafted:	31	Pirate Ships Raided:	0
Invisible Pathways Walked:	3	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6
Shadow Realms Conquered:	0	Cursed Statues Activated:	4
Lost Souls Rescued:	5	Volcanoes Explored:	3

Players:	105/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	2	Talking Trees Consulted:	1
Duplicated Mobs Battled:	7	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	1
Unbreakable Curses Broken:	2	Epic Quests Completed:	9
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0	Herobrine Sightings:	0
Endless Mazes Conquered:	4	Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	1
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	17	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	7
Magic Wands Crafted:	22	Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	3

Players:	95/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	2	Gryphons Tamed:	3
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2	Orbs of Power Found:	9
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0
Treasure Maps Found:	11	Endless Night Skies:	4
Whispering Shadows Heard:	3	Dragon Scales Harvested:	416
Heroic Legacies Created:	5	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	0
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	11	Lost Cities Unearthed:	1

Players:	90/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Chimeras Created:	2
Invisible Walls Found:	1	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	25
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	25	Heavenly Choirs Heard:	3
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	4	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	3
Cursed Amulets Found:	3	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3
Crystal Palaces Visited:	2	Cursed Statues Activated:	4
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	44	Legendary Titles Earned:	3

Players:	91/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Phantom Blocks Placed:	9	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	7	Void Armor Forged:	19
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	1	Buildings Constructed:	26
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	2	Shattered Realms Restored:	2
Backwards Speech Heard:	5	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0
Spontaneous Duels Fought:	13	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	57
Legendary Items Repaired:	7	Unbreakable Curses Broken:	1