Way to Chest: the Semi-Hardcore Vanilla Adventure! 1.21.1 with a Sprinkle of Custom Plugins

1.21.1, Adventure, building, chest, Custom, custom advancements, custom blocks, Custom Items, Discovery-based Warps, Exploration, Integrated Region Protection, Journey System, multiplayer, No Monetization, Plugins, private realm, public server, PvE, radiance, Region Maps, Semihardcore, shared world, sprinkle, Survival, trial chambers, Vanilla, vanilla mechanics, waychest flight, Waychests

Minecraft Server Overview

Server Name	Waychest
Server IP	waychest.com
Server Location	United States West Coast
Website	waychest.com
Wiki	waychest.com/info
Version	1.21-1.21.1 (Java; Vanilla client)
Gameplay Types	[PvE] [Semi-Vanilla] [SMP]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waychest?

Waychest is a custom-built Minecraft experience that extends vanilla survival mode with an emphasis on exploration and building. It is a hybrid of a public multiplayer server and a private Realm.

What are some feature highlights of Waychest?

“Journey” System: Each player is placed into their own “Journey” with a random spawn point in a shared survival world.
Waychests: Special chests that guide players to find each other and reward them.
“Waychest Flight” Minigame: A flying minigame with Elytra that leads to discovering Waychests.
Discovery-based Warps: Fast travel between certain blocks.
Integrated Region Protection: Waychests create protection areas for blocks and containers.

How can I start my own Journey on Waychest?

You can start your own Journey today at waychest.com or read more about the server on the Wiki.

Hope to see you soon on Waychest!

Updated October 9, 2024

Players:	108/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	15	Infinity Stones Found:	6
Whispering Caves Entered:	3	Magical Familiars Summoned:	4
Star Shards Collected:	108	Runes Activated:	6
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	1	Hidden Passages Discovered:	3
Magical Ponies Rescued:	8	Crops Grown:	1530

Random Fact: Trivia: A cursed diamond was mined under a blood moon—since then, it’s been known to glow eerily in the dark.

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 October 9, 2024

Players:	97/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	4	Soul Swords Wielded:	2
Meteorite Armor Created:	27	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	3	Unique Catgirls Spotted:	0
Elemental Crystals Collected:	44	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	4
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	3	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	0

Random Fact: Did you know? The most recent world-altering spell accidentally turned a mountain into a giant chocolate cake.

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 October 9, 2024

Players:	100/900	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Evil Lairs Raided:	6	Wilderness Tamed:	13
Mysterious Portals Opened:	5	Astral Orbs Gathered:	10
Crystal Caves Mapped:	9	Infinite Doors Opened:	2
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	83	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	5
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2	Titan Hearts Harvested:	1

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 October 9, 2024

Players:	107/800	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Astral Staffs Crafted:	13	Haunted Forests Traversed:	7
Immortal Anvils Forged:	14	Titan Hearts Harvested:	4
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	5	Celestial Crowns Worn:	5
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	1	Heroic Legacies Created:	5
New Chunks Explored:	317965	Reality Distortions Fixed:	3

Random Fact: Random Tidbit: Dragons here prefer tea parties over battles.

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 October 9, 2024

Players:	110/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Emeralds Found:	923	Battle Standards Raised:	11
Mines Excavated:	3730	Time-Warping Watches Found:	2
Forbidden Doors Opened:	2	Celestial Blades Sharpened:	7
Epic Battles Fought:	17	Infinity Stones Found:	6
Crystal Palaces Visited:	3	Dimension Hops:	9

Random Fact: Did you hear? Living statues can be befriended with a simple riddle—just hope they don’t ask you for one in return!

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 October 9, 2024

Players:	106/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Magic Wands Crafted:	10	Mystic Runes Engraved:	5
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	1	Heroic Oaths Sworn:	8
Cursed Statues Activated:	3	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	5
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	18	Divine Scrolls Written:	13
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	7	Living Statues Befriended:	2

Random Fact: Did You Know? A player once found a magical teapot that pours endless hot chocolate—it’s now the most popular spot in town!

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 October 9, 2024

Players:	90/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	6	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	12	Living Statues Befriended:	0
Demonic Pacts Formed:	3	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	20	Enchanted Armories Found:	7
Eerie Music Discs Played:	3	Enchanted Forests Planted:	9

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

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 October 9, 2024

Players:	110/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Cursed Taverns Survived:	2	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	7
Endless Mazes Conquered:	1	Curse of Binding Applied:	1
Royal Courts Attended:	4	Magic Wands Crafted:	8
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	129	Crystal Caves Mapped:	7
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	8	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	7

Random Fact: Lovely Truth: Someone discovered a tree that grows candy—it’s now a favorite hangout for adventurers with a sweet tooth.

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 October 9, 2024

Players:	95/900	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	2	Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2
Eternal Flames Captured:	4	Epic Quests Completed:	13
Legendary Scepters Created:	5	Arcane Towers Raised:	5
Ores Mined:	9689	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	1
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4	Gods Slained:	1

Random Fact: Fun Fact: Phantom blocks have a tendency to rearrange themselves into secret messages when no one’s looking.

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 October 9, 2024

Players:	97/500	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Animals Bred:	46	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	4
Enchanted Armories Found:	4	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	3
Legendary Heroes Trained:	7	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	24
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	8	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0
Soul Swords Wielded:	2	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	4

Random Fact: Magical Fact: Someone once enchanted their fireplace to tell bedtime stories—now it’s the coziest spot in any house.

Dreamerz Network

Anarchy, Economy, LifeSteal, Survival

Updated October 9, 2024

Players:	93/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Meteorite Armor Created:	24	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2
Magical Frogs Kissed:	6	Bizarre Potions Brewed:	20
Portal Loops Escaped:	1	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	3
Shadow Realms Conquered:	1	Phantom Ships Sailed:	3
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	5

Random Fact: Insider Secret: Players who solve unsolvable puzzles are said to unlock the ability to talk to fish.

SunRealms

Economy, Mini Games, OneBlock, Prison, PvE, Roleplay, Skyblock

SunRealms is a server with a very friendly community where staff is always ready to help you on your journey. The server features gamemodes like Generators, Dungeons, Prisons and with more coming soon! » Server IP: mp.sunrealms.net » Bedrock Port: 19132 » Discord: discord.gg/sunrealms – BEDROCK SUPPORTED We are a crossplay network, which means we support both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. You can play on all devices such as PC, Phone, iPad, Switch, Xbox and more!» Generators » Dungeons » Prison » Coming Soon

Updated October 9, 2024

Players:	108/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	14	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	9
Paranormal Events Investigated:	1	Astral Amulets Crafted:	34
Gryphons Tamed:	3	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	5
Ghost Trains Ridden:	2	Glorious Feasts Held:	12
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	10	Powerful Allies Recruited:	8

Random Fact: Did you hear? The most powerful magic item found this week was a spoon that can bend reality.

Ace MC

Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival, Survival Games, Vanilla

Welcome to our BRAND NEW 1.20 Survival Server! BEDROCK COMPATIBLE! It’s just been released, and we couldn’t be more excited to have you join us on this incredible journey!IP: mc.acemc.co Bedrock Port: 19132Join our Discord community at discord.acemc.org and become a part of the Ace MC family. We’re not just a server; we’re a place where you can make new friends, create your very own warps, find your dream job, build your wealth, unwind, and simply have a blast! We’d love for you to be one of our original pioneers and experience the magic from the very beginning.If you’re in search of the perfect place to enjoy pure survival gameplay, connect with like-minded individuals, and have an amazing time, look no further! Our server boasts a warm and welcoming community, a robust land-claim system to protect your creations, custom fishing and farming experiences that’ll have you hooked, as well as an array of engaging quests and ranks. It’s everything you need for a fantastic adventure!Come on in, and let’s make unforgettable memories together!

Updated October 9, 2024

Players:	94/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	5	Demonic Pacts Formed:	2
Ancient Ruins Explored:	3	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	8
Curse of Binding Applied:	4	Mystic Runes Engraved:	1
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	3	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	10
Blood Moons Survived:	1	Rainbows Spotted:	7

Random Fact: Heartwarming Lore: A player once found a lost puppy that turned out to be a shape-shifting dragon—it now guards their treasure chest.

CraftYourTown

Cross-Play, Parkour, PvE, PvP, Skyblock, Survival, Towny

CraftYourTown: Build Your Dream World!Bedrock IP is the same as Java, use port 19132Welcome to CraftYourTown, the best Minecraft server for adventurers like you! Join our friendly community of builders, crafters, and explorers, and let your creativity soar! Design amazing towns, embark on epic quests, and discover hidden treasures with your new pals. With lag-free gameplay, awesome events, and regular updates, there’s always something exciting to do! So grab your pickaxe, put on your adventurer’s hat, and come create magic at CraftYourTown!Why Join? Creative builders, crafters, and explorers, welcome! Endless adventures and epic quests await you! Keep Inventory is enabled, no losing all your progress! Design incredible towns and explore with friends! Battle custom mobs and unlock unique gadgets! Custom tools and stylish cosmetic skins to stand out! Be part of a community where your voice matters!

Updated October 9, 2024

Players:	107/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	3	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	3
Demon Skulls Collected:	38	Void Armor Forged:	29
Lost Souls Rescued:	2	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	48
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	6	Animals Bred:	45
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	2	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	12

Random Fact: Heartwarming Moment: A player found a magical flute that summons birds to sing along—it’s the perfect soundtrack for any adventure.

InvadedLands

KitPvP, Skyblock, Survival

InvadedLands is a network which consists of the following gamemodes:* KitPvP * Skyblock * SurvivalTo learn more, visit our website at invadedlands.net, or join the server at invadedlands.net!

Updated October 9, 2024

Players:	92/600	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	2	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	3
Dragonkin Hatched:	2	Secret Passages Found:	2
Magic Crystals Found:	19	Epic Bosses Defeated:	2
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	3	Blood Moons Survived:	2
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	14	Astral Mages Summoned:	2

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

Safe Survival

PvE, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

Come join the best Semi Vanilla Survival Server! Keep Inventory – SMP – Land Claims – Community! Supports Bedrock / Java Crossplay! We are a non-hub server that offers a quick start to play multiplayer Minecraft survival in a single player-like setting and run a high end server to ensure there is no lag.Number 1 Rated Semi-Vanilla Server on MCSL for over 6 years!Survival has never been easier to start, you can begin right away after walking 200 blocks from spawn or using the random teleport provided. You no longer have to worry about spawning in a massive hub or spending a half hour figuring out how to play survival. Our spawn is a very simple, but useful place filled with item shops, warps, and more!We have Grief Prevention Land Claiming, and use the additional commands spawn, sethome, and home so you can get back to your build whenever you want. Keep inventory is on.Safe Survival has a welcoming, kind, and social community. We want to provide a fun and classic Minecraft experience where you can build and explore like you’re in single player. Our server is filled with the beautiful builds made by our players who will share your love for the game.Over 400000 players have joined!

Updated October 9, 2024

Players:	95/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Star Shards Collected:	211	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	5
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	6	Werewolf Howls Heard:	5
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	3	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	1
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	7	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2
Mysterious Portals Opened:	5	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	20

Random Fact: Did you hear? Living statues can be befriended with a simple riddle—just hope they don’t ask you for one in return!