FTB Essentials Mod FAQ

FTB Essentials commands work from chat like any other command, but most require the right permission node or operator status. If a command returns an error about permissions, ask your server admin to grant you access through your permissions plugin or op you.

Nickname changes are gated behind a permission node, so regular players may be blocked by default. Your server admin needs to allow the /nick permission for your rank or group before it will work.

Type /nick followed by the name you want, and your chat messages will show that name instead of your username. Some servers restrict colors or formatting in nicknames, so keep it plain if a styled name gets rejected.

Hold the item you want to wear in your main hand and run /hat. The item moves into your helmet slot, and running /hat again with an empty hand swaps it back.

/hat works with whatever you're holding in your main hand, so blocks, tools, and food can all become hats. It doesn't require the item to be a real helmet.

/trashcan opens a temporary inventory; anything you place inside is deleted when you close it. Double-check what you drop in, because items are gone permanently once the window closes.

/kickme removes you from the server yourself, which is handy if you're stuck or need to force a reconnect. You can simply rejoin afterward like any normal disconnect.

No, both /leaderboard and /rec are listed as not implemented, so they won't do anything useful if you run them. Avoid relying on them until they're finished.

FTB Essentials is designed to slot in next to other utility and permissions mods, and its commands are controlled through permission nodes. If two mods register the same command, the conflict is usually resolved by load order or by disabling one of them.

The mod is lightweight and its commands only run when a player triggers them, so it shouldn't noticeably affect server performance. Any lag you see is more likely coming from other mods or the server host itself.

You need to be holding the item in your main hand when you run /hat, and the command must be enabled in the server config. If you're on a server, your permission level may also block it.

Use the /nick command followed by the name you want, and your chat messages will display that nickname instead of your username. The change is cosmetic and doesn't affect your actual account name.

/trashcan opens a temporary inventory; anything you place inside is permanently deleted when you close it. It's a quick way to dump junk items without dropping them on the ground.

/kickme removes you from the server immediately, which is handy if you're stuck, glitched, or just want to leave without using the menu. You can rejoin normally afterward.

No, /leaderboard is listed as not implemented, so running it won't produce a functional leaderboard. The same applies to /rec, which is also not implemented.

Nicknames and hats are handled server-side, so other players see them as long as the server has the mod. Clients generally don't need the mod installed to see these effects.

Yes, /hat moves whatever is in your main hand into your helmet slot, so you can wear blocks, tools, food, and other items as a cosmetic hat. Your original helmet is swapped out, so make sure you don't lose something valuable.

No, FTB Essentials is a lightweight utility mod that adds commands rather than world content, so its performance impact is negligible. Any lag you see is almost always from other mods or the server itself.

Yes, it's designed to run on modded servers and coexists with most other mods, though command permissions are typically managed through your server's permission system. If a command is blocked, it's usually a permissions config issue rather than a mod conflict.