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First Steps

You've connected to the server -- now what? This walkthrough covers everything you should do in your first play session to set yourself up for long-term survival.

Step 1: Collect Your Starter Kit

The moment you join for the first time, the server automatically gives you a starter kit containing:

  • 2 Revival Totems -- used to bring back banned (dead) players
  • 5 Trapped Souls -- automatically save you from a death ban

Don't throw these away

These items are incredibly valuable. Trapped Souls are rare drops (2% from loot chests), and Revival Totems require expensive crafting materials. Treat your starter kit like end-game gear -- because it is.

You'll see them appear in your inventory. Take a moment to look at them before you rush off into the wilderness.

Step 2: Understand How Death Works

This is a hardcore server, but death isn't permanent -- as long as you're prepared.

Here's the quick version:

If you die with a Trapped Soul in your inventory or Ender Chest:

  1. One Trapped Soul is consumed automatically
  2. You respawn in Survival mode
  3. Your remaining Trapped Souls are restored to your inventory
  4. You get a message confirming the soul was used

If you die with NO Trapped Souls anywhere:

  1. You are banned from the server for 36 hours
  2. You're kicked with a message explaining what happened
  3. After 36 hours, you're automatically unbanned

But there's a lifeline:

Another player can use a Revival Totem to unban you immediately -- no waiting required. This is why it's smart to share Revival Totems with people you trust.

Your regular inventory drops normally

Trapped Souls are soulbound and never drop on death. Everything else in your inventory drops as usual. Use /back to return to your death location and pick up your stuff.

Want the full details?

Head over to the Hardcore System section for a complete breakdown of death mechanics, Trapped Souls, and Revival Totems.

Step 3: Set Up Your Homes

Once you find a good spot, save it so you can always get back:

  • /sethome -- Saves your current location as your home
  • /home -- Teleports you back to your saved home

Set a home before you explore

Before heading into dangerous territory, set a home at your base. If you die and respawn, you'll want a way to get back to safety quickly.

Step 4: Connect to Discord

The server has a Discord bridge that lets you chat between the game and Discord. To link your accounts:

/discord link

Follow the instructions in chat to complete the link. Once connected, you'll be able to see in-game messages from Discord and vice versa.

Step 5: Join or Create a Team

Teams give you PvP protection among members, team chat, and a group to coordinate with. You have two options:

Join an existing team: 

/team join <team-name>

Create your own team: 

/team create <team-name>

Teams protect you from friendly fire

Members of the same team can't accidentally (or intentionally) kill each other in PvP. On a hardcore server, that's a big deal.

Step 6: Start Exploring

Now that you're set up, it's time to head out. Here's what you'll find:

  • Terralith generates over 95 unique biomes in the Overworld -- you'll see landscapes you've never encountered in vanilla Minecraft
  • Structures are everywhere -- Dungeons & Taverns adds 40+ unique structures, from underground dungeons to surface-level taverns
  • Yggdrasil locations hold Norse mythology-inspired content, including legendary weapons
  • Ships dot the oceans as full dungeon encounters

The Nether is not what you remember

Incendium completely overhauls the Nether with new biomes, mobs, and dangers. Don't walk in unprepared -- bring extra Trapped Souls and good gear.

Bonus: Revival Totem Crafting Recipe

You started with 2 Revival Totems, but you'll want more. Here's how to craft them:

Revival Totem Crafting Recipe

The recipe uses a cross pattern in a crafting table:

Gold Block       | Totem of Undying | Gold Block
Totem of Undying  | Diamond Block    | Totem of Undying
Gold Block       | Totem of Undying | Gold Block

Total raw materials needed:

  • 36 Gold Ingots (4 Gold Blocks)
  • 4 Totems of Undying (from Evokers in Woodland Mansions or Raids)
  • 9 Diamonds (1 Diamond Block)

It's expensive, but being able to bring a friend back from a 36-hour ban is priceless.

What's Next?

Now that you've covered the basics, check out the Survival Tips page for practical advice on staying alive long-term, or dive into the Hardcore System for a deep understanding of the death mechanics.