This is a hardcore survival server that stays close to vanilla but adds a few tweaks for the hardcore vibe. You only get one life and when you die you are gone for good with no revivals.
The world will never reset so every base and every ruined spot stays as part of the story. The server feels semi anarchic so you can mostly do whatever you want but it also has some limits near spawn like stopping lava casting and blocking wither spawns to help keep the area from getting totally wrecked.
There are custom features that make the world feel more alive like stat leaderboards and player heads dropping on death. If you die there is also a way to pass your enderchest to someone which is kind of wild. You can also disable phantoms.
It runs on version 1.21.11 and it supports joining on 1.21 or newer and there is also a Bedrock port.
No Reset Vanilla Plus Buddy Server

This is a vanilla plus survival server that has been around for a while and it feels super chill.
There is a small town square at spawn and then people have bases spread out across the world. There is still lots of untouched space if you want to start fresh somewhere.
The group is international so someone is usually online to chat or play. It is LGBTQ friendly and the world does not reset. Everyone can go at their own pace and just hang out and go on adventures together.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHermit Style SMP With Proximity Chat

This is a community centered SMP that feels a lot like Hermit style survival. It is made by the players for the players and the server tries to keep the vanilla feeling while still adding things the community asks for.
There is a diamond based economy with a shopping district. People also work on public builds and bigger projects together. A lot of players use proximity chat so it feels like you are actually hanging out in game.
There are homes and some extra cosmetic and quality of life plugins. New stuff gets added from community requests and polls.
The server is Java only on Minecraft 1.21.11. It is whitelisted and it is 18 plus only. You can usually find 5 to 20 people online and there are lots of regular players plus groups that want new members.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNo Rules Survival Chaos Vanilla Style

I found this survival server that tries to stay as vanilla as possible and it is all about freedom.
There are no gameplay rules and no admins watching over you. There are no land claims and no protection so griefing and PvP can happen anytime. Cheating and building and basically everything goes.
It also says there are no server sided dupes and there are no world resets so the world keeps its history.
The server has been running since April 2021 and it is on 1.21. You can still join from 1.17 up to 1.21.11.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPretzel SMP Chill Whitelisted 17+ Vanilla

Pretzel SMP is a whitelisted Java server for people who are 17 and up. It started on February 18th 2026 and it is made for players who just want to build and play in a calm chill way.
The server is vanilla on 1.21.11 but it uses some server side mods and datapacks to make things smoother. Stuff like Simple Voice Chat and Audioplayer are on here plus things like Armor Poser Vein Miner Lumberjack head drops and double shulker shell drops.
You do not need to install anything to join and play. There is also a recommended mod pack if you want the best experience. The whitelist request is quick and only takes a couple minutes.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTrue Vanilla Semi Anarchy No Resets

FabricCraft is a survival server that sticks to real vanilla mechanics because it runs on Fabric. It is semi anarchy so you get a lot of freedom with only a few rules.
There are no land claims and there are no world resets so the world stays the same and players shape it over time. That means you will see trade alliances rivalries and raids and all the weird politics that come with it.
Hacked clients or mods that give you an advantage are not allowed. Griefing is banned within 1k of spawn and it is handled with active moderation instead of claim plugins.
There is also a creative world with no plots and no big space limits so people can test builds before doing them in survival. If you like speedrunning there is a manhunt mode you can play too. Simple voice chat is available for everyone on the server.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNew 1.19.2 Origins Whitelist Vanilla Plus

I found a freshly started Minecraft server running 1.19.2 with the Origins mod and a small vanilla plus modpack.
It is whitelist only and they are trying to keep the community small and tightly knit. They say everybody is welcome and the server started yesterday.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHeadrest SMP Lore Wars And Factions

Headrest SMP is a Paper server on 1.20.10 with a few quality of life plugins and an active community. It uses Terralith and other structure plugins so exploring and building has more stuff to find.
The server is roleplay focused with lore and factions. People try to be friends and build together but there are also wars and fights when groups clash. PvP is more of a side thing but it can still happen.
There is a safe zone at spawn where players can build shops and hang out. They also use the Simple VC mod so people can talk in voice.
The server has rules and plugins to keep fights fair like no elytra during combat and combat logging protection. There is also /sit and more plugins. It runs on a dedicated machine with 20GB of RAM and a 5800x3d CPU to help reduce lag.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Towny Factions SMP With Honor PVP

ArcticMC is a new survival server that started only a couple days ago and it feels pretty calm and friendly.
It is an SMP with Towny and factions so you can build a town then team up with others or try to take and defend territory.
PvP matters here but they use an honor system that is explained in their rules so fights are meant to stay fair.
You also get McMMO skills so you level up stuff like mining and combat while you play and you can unlock special abilities.
The world uses Tectonic generation so the terrain looks realistic with big mountains and valleys and lots of nice places to build.
They also have custom items and even furniture that is entity based and they plan limits to help prevent lag.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPIperios Nations SMP With McMMO Wars

Iperios is an SMP where players make nations and build up power through wars and politics. You can start your own nation and choose your government then set laws and ranks. If you do not want to run one you can join a nation that already exists.
The server has a geopolitics system with resource camps you can conquer. These camps become your first income of geopolitical resources so your nation can expand and take more territory. There are also buildings and resources you can create and the full info is shared on their Discord with active support.
Gameplay uses McMMO so you can refine your skills over time. It also has custom enchants and plugins like Dynmap Essentials GriefPrevention SilkSpawner and ExcellentEnchants. It is whitelist based and you join by asking to be whitelisted then staff can guide you and give a beginner kit.
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