installation - Krithiv-7/SkyBlocksPlus GitHub Wiki

This guide will walk you through the process of installing SkyBlocks+ on your computer.

Before installing SkyBlocks+, make sure you have:

• Java 8 (64-bit) - Available from multiple sources:
  • Oracle Java 8
  • Azul Zulu JDK 8
  • Eclipse Temurin 8
• Minecraft Java Edition purchased and installed
• At least 4 GB of RAM allocated to Minecraft (recommended)
• Forge for Minecraft 1.8.9 - Will be installed automatically with most methods

1. Visit the SkyBlocks+ Modrinth page at modrinth.com/modpack/sbp
2. You can either:
   • Click the "Install" button to open with the Modrinth App automatically
   • Download the .mrpack file and import it into any launcher that supports Modrinth packs
3. If using the Modrinth App:
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to install
   • Select your Minecraft installation folder when prompted
4. If you downloaded the .mrpack file:
   • Open your preferred launcher (Prism, MultiMC, etc.)
   • Use the "Import" or "Add Instance" feature and select the .mrpack file
5. Once installed, launch the game through your launcher

1. Install Forge for Minecraft 1.8.9:

   • Download from Forge website
   • Run the installer and select "Install client"
   • Launch Minecraft with the Forge profile at least once, then close it

2. Download the SkyBlocks+ zip/7z file from GitHub Releases

3. Locate your Minecraft installation folder:

   • Windows: %APPDATA%\.minecraft
   • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft
   • Linux: ~/.minecraft

4. Extract the zip/7z file contents into the .minecraft folder, allowing it to merge with existing directories

5. Launch Minecraft with the Forge profile

1. Download MultiMC from multimc.org or Prism Launcher from prismlauncher.org
2. Install and set up the launcher
3. Create a new instance and select Minecraft 1.8.9
4. Right-click the instance and select "Edit"
5. Go to "Version" and click "Install Forge"
6. Select Forge for 1.8.9
7. Download the SkyBlocks+ zip/7z file and extract its contents
8. In the launcher, right-click the instance, select "Instance Folder"
9. Copy the mods and config folders from the extracted SkyBlocks+ files to the instance folder

Note: CurseForge/GDLauncher support is not currently available. In the meantime, you can follow the Third-Party Launcher setup instructions above to install SkyBlocks+ with these launchers manually. (Not coming anytime soon!)

OptiFine is highly recommended for improved performance and additional visual features. Follow these steps to install OptiFine for SkyBlocks+:

1. Download OptiFine for Minecraft 1.8.9:

   • For FurfSky Reborn texture pack compatibility: Use OptiFine HD U M6 Pre2 (recommended)
   • For Hypixel+ Resource Pack or optimal performance: Use OptiFine HD U L5
   • Get OptiFine from the official OptiFine website

2. If using the default Minecraft launcher or manual installation:

   • Simply place the OptiFine .jar file in your .minecraft/mods folder
   • Make sure Forge is already installed

3. If using MultiMC/Prism Launcher:

   • Right-click your SkyBlocks+ instance
   • Select "Edit Instance"
   • Go to the "Mods" tab
   • Click "Add" and select the OptiFine .jar file

4. If using Modrinth App:

   • Select your SkyBlocks+ instance
   • Click on the "..." (three dots) menu
   • Select "Open Folder"
   • Navigate to the "mods" folder
   • Copy or drag the OptiFine .jar file into this folder
   • Return to the Modrinth App
   • Start the instance

5. Launch the game to verify OptiFine was installed correctly

   • You should see the OptiFine version in the bottom-left corner of the main menu
   • You can also check in the Mods list

SkyBlocks+ performs best with 4GB of RAM allocated to Minecraft:

1. Open the launcher and select the "Installations" tab
2. Find the Forge profile, click the three dots, and select "Edit"
3. Click "More Options"
4. In the "JVM Arguments" field, change -Xmx2G to -Xmx4G (for 4GB)
5. Click "Save"

1. Right-click the instance and select "Edit Instance"
2. Go to "Settings" on the left
3. Under "Java Settings", adjust the "Maximum memory allocation"

1. Select your SkyBlocks+ instance
2. Click on the "..." menu in the top right
3. Select "Edit"
4. Go to the "Java" tab
5. Adjust the "Memory" slider to at least 4GB
6. Click "Save"

1. Click on "Minecraft" from the sidebar
2. Find and select your SkyBlocks+ profile
3. Click the three dots in the upper right corner
4. Select "Profile Options"
5. Scroll to "Allocated Memory" and adjust the slider to 4GB
6. Click "Done"

1. Right-click the SkyBlocks+ instance
2. Select "Instance Settings"
3. Go to the "Java" tab
4. Set "Memory" to at least 4GB
5. Click "Save"

1. Launch Minecraft with the Forge profile
2. Once the game loads, press Escape and check for the "Mods" button
3. Click "Mods" to see a list of all installed mods - you should see all SkyBlocks+ components

If you encounter issues during installation:

• Game crashes during launch: Make sure you have Java 8 (64-bit) installed
• Forge won't install: Try downloading it directly from the Forge website
• Missing mods: Verify that all files were extracted correctly
• Compatibility issues: Check if you have other mods that might conflict with SkyBlocks+

For more specific troubleshooting, see our Common Issues page or join our Discord for assistance.

After installation, check out the First Launch Setup guide to configure your SkyBlocks+ experience!