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Reign of Nether RTS

Mod

Minecraft reimagined as a real-time strategy game

Type

Mod

Modrinth Downloads

372,405

Modrinth ID

FdbVHPk2

Last Updated

Jul 30, 2026

Description

new title Reign of Nether transforms Minecraft into an entirely new game and genre, a classic RTS game like Warcraft, Starcraft or Age of Empires. Build your base, gather resources, train your army and fight epic battles!

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Play one of three factions, each with their unique mechanics and styles

    Villagers

The desperate alliance of villagers and illagers who have banded together to protect their home against invaders. Villager ingenuity combined with illager militarism make for a formidable army of warriors and spellcasters backed by farmers, builders and craftsmen. Transform the humble village into a fortress!

    Monsters

The previously wild and untamed creatures of the overworld now brought together by mysterious forces. Raise the dead from graveyards, hatch spiders from nests and more. Monsters shun sunlight and can only safely venture outside at night, but once night falls, they should be feared just as they have been for ages past.

    Piglins

The denizens of the nether who have come through portals to expand their empire. Piglins can only build on nether terrain, but wherever they expand the overworld is transformed into a visage of their home, turning grass into nylium and stone into netherrack. Conquer the overworld and let none stand in your way!

🎮 Playing a game

To start a match, press F12 to go into RTS camera and use the top-right buttons to place your starting workers. If you're playing on an RTS PvP map like one from the map pack, use the F9 menu to start a match with other players.

Change gamemodes by right clicking the gamemode button at the top right:

Game mode selection

  • 🏛️ Classic: The classic RTS experience in FFA or teams. Destroy all of your opponents' buildings to win.
  • 🏕️ Wave Survival: Survive brutal waves of enemies each night, solo or with allies.
  • 💠 King of the Beacon: Fight for control of a central Beacon. Unlock powerful auras and defend it to win.
  • 🏗️ Sandbox: Build a custom map by freely placing units and buildings

📜 Tutorial

If you're brand new to the RTS genre, you may want to start by playing the single player tutorial. The reign_of_nether_tutorial map included in the downloads will get you started on how to play an RTS game and all the basics of the mod.

Download it here: https://edge.forgecdn.net/files/6373/511/reign_of_nether_tutorial.zip

🏗️ Installation

1. Install Forge 1.20.1: https://files.minecraftforge.net/net/minecraftforge/forge/index_1.20.1.html

2. Download and add the Reign of Nether mod jar file to your Minecraft mods folder

3. Launch Minecraft, selecting your installation as Forge 1.20.1

When installing on a server, it's recommended to use these server.properties settings:

  • view-distance=25
  • spawn-monsters=false
  • spawn-npcs=false
  • spawn-protection=0
  • gamemode=spectator

For mod versions 1.1.3 and below, use Forge 1.19.2 instead

📜 RTS Maps

Download the official map pack here: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/reign-of-nether-rts-in-minecraft/files/8400105

For the best experience, play on v1.3.8a+ for improved RTS pathfinding, a new start match menu and gamerules! These maps are intended for Classic PvP matches only.

Map pack maps

By Killerbee47

  • [2p] Cabana Republic 1.1
  • [2p] Industrial Strength 1.1
  • [2p] Infinity Isle 1.9
  • [2p] Mir's Landing 1.2
  • [2p] Snowplow 1.6
  • [3p] Pyroclasm 1.0
  • [4p] Corporate Warfare 1.0
  • [4p] Hostile Hostel 1.3
  • [4p] Jungle Stalkers 1.1
  • [6p] Burnt-Out Paradise
  • [6p] River Madness 1.0

By FGTrue

  • [2p] Berlingrad (Violetgrad)
  • [2p] Berlingrad Classic
  • [2p] Oceanborn
  • [2p] Post-Youth

And:

  • [4p] 4Mountains by xxxtrigger50xxx
  • [4p] 4Rivers by aor1123
  • [6p] Essential Isles by The Essential Team

Thanks to omega9_6 for the title and icon design

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

Forge

Game Versions

1.19.1 1.19.2 1.20.1

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