FTB Skies 2 Aero Modpack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I choose my starting airship or island?
After spawning, step through the portal to access the starting selection screen where you can pick from multiple options including floating vessels, void boats, classic sky islands, or a compact machine block start. Each option gives you different initial resources and building space, so choose based on your preferred playstyle.
What's the best way to collect sky resources as a beginner?
Build a sky scoop and mount it on the front of your airship, then fly through the void to automatically catch raw materials from the air. Once you have basic resources, upgrade to sieves and mechanical sifters to process and refine what you collect.
How do I power my airship thrusters?
Thrusters are powered by Create Aeronautics systems; you'll need to set up a power generation system (like a furnace engine or water wheel early on) and connect it to your thruster blocks using Create's mechanical power transmission.
Can I use both AE2 and Refined Storage, or do I have to pick one?
Both mods are included in the pack and work independently, so you can use either or both depending on your preference—there's no requirement to choose just one.
What do I need to start spellcasting?
You'll need to build a magic altar and gather the materials required by mods like Ars Nouveau, Malum, or Iron's Spells; check the quest book for specific recipes and progression steps for your chosen magic system.
How do I find and travel to other floating islands?
Fly your airship through the void to locate distant floating islands on the horizon, then land or dock near them to explore. Islands contain bosses, rare loot, and quest objectives marked in your quest book.
What's the endgame goal?
The ultimate objective is to brew the legendary Piña Colada by completing the open quest chain, which requires you to progress through tech trees, magic systems, and boss encounters to gather all necessary crafting materials.
Do I need to automate everything or can I play casually?
The pack supports both playstyles—you can manually craft and explore at your own pace, or set up automated factories using Modern Industrialization, Mekanism, and other tech mods to speed up progression.
How do I grow unlimited materials?
Use Productive Bees to breed bees that produce resources, and plant Mystical Agriculture crops which can be automated to generate materials passively over time.
What should I avoid doing early on?
Don't venture too far from your airship without a way back, and don't ignore the quest book—it guides you through the intended progression and tells you what to prioritize next.