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Introduction | The 1.12.2 Pack

The 1.12.2 Pack

  

The 1.12.2 Pack is a large, carefully curated modpack featuring over 200 mods, optimised for high performance, stability, and a balanced multiplayer experience. Whether you want to explore dimensions, master magic, build automated tech systems, or simply enjoy the world at your own pace, the pack offers something for every type of player.

  

Alongside classics such as IndustrialCraft 2, BuildCraft, Logistics Pipes, Twilight Forest, Thaumcraft, Thermal Expansion, and Applied Energistics 2, the pack includes unique additions like Galacticraft, ExtraPlanets, Planet Progression, Gravitation Suite, Witchery: Resurrected, Growthcraft, ICBM, Modular Powersuits, Mystcraft, Tinkers' Construct, and AmbientSounds, alongside many carefully selected addons and backported features.

  

Key Features

Planet Progression and Space Exploration

The 1.12.2 Pack completely overhauls space exploration through the combination of Galacticraft, ExtraPlanets, and Planet Progression. Rather than simply visiting planets, players must research and unlock them through a progression system that spans multiple galaxies. Each planet offers unique resources, structures, and challenges, making space exploration a deep and rewarding late-game pursuit rather than a single destination.

Technology and Magic

The pack covers both technical and magical play styles in depth. On the tech side, IndustrialCraft 2, Mekanism, Thermal Expansion, BuildCraft, Applied Energistics 2, and Modular Powersuits provide a rich and interconnected automation and energy system. On the magic side, Thaumcraft, Witchery: Resurrected, and Mystcraft offer entirely different progression paths rooted in research, rituals, and dimensional travel. Both sides of the pack are fully supported and complement each other well.

Tinkers' Construct

Tinkers' Construct replaces the standard tool and weapon system with a fully modular crafting experience. Tools are built from individual parts, each made from a different material with its own properties and stats. Tinkers' Levelling allows your tools to gain experience and unlock additional modifier slots over time, making even basic tools worth investing in early. The combination provides a deep and satisfying crafting system that rewards experimentation.

Ambience

AmbientSounds fills the Minecraft world with environmental audio, adding the sounds of insects, birds, wind, and water that respond dynamically to your surroundings. Whether you're deep in a dense forest, exploring a magical biome, or working in your base, the ambient soundscape makes the world feel noticeably more alive.

  

Getting Started

The 1.12.2 Pack has no single path to follow, so progression is largely up to you. A few good starting points depending on your preferred play style:

Play style Where to Start
Technology Start with Mekanism for power generation and ore processing, then branch into Applied Energistics 2 for storage and autocrafting as your base grows.
Magic Begin with Thaumcraft by crafting a Thaumonomicon and scanning items to unlock research. Witchery: Resurrected is a strong companion mod once you have a foundation in Thaumcraft.
Exploration Head into the Twilight Forest early for structured dungeon progression, then work toward Galacticraft and Planet Progression for space exploration later in the game.
Relaxed / Nature Forestry and Growthcraft offer deep farming, brewing, and bee breeding progression that can be enjoyed entirely at your own pace without combat or automation.

To install The 1.12.2 Pack and learn more about banned items, scheduled restarts, and dimension resets, visit the 1.12.2 Pack Server Card.

SiriusMC bans certain items to protect server performance, the in-game economy, and claimed player bases. Use /banneditems in-game to see the full list of banned items on the server.