Insomnia Hardcore Modpack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
What should I do first when I start a new world in Insomnia Hardcore?
Choose your origin class right away, since it gives you special combat powers and passive bonuses from the start. Then head for the nearest tall tower or town to collect starter gear and food before you go deeper into the wilderness.
Which origin class is best for a beginner?
Pick the class that fits how you like to fight. The pack adds new weapon types like bows, staves and daggers, so choose a ranged class if you want to keep threats at a distance, or a dagger-style class if you like close combat. Read each class's skills and passives on the selection screen before you commit.
Why won't my End portal light with normal eyes of ender?
This pack overhauls the End, and its final portal needs custom eyes instead of the vanilla ones. You have to hunt those eyes down in dangerous dungeons and in the Nether before the portal will activate.
Where do I find the custom eyes for the End portal?
They are spread across the pack's dangerous dungeons and the overhauled Nether, which has new terrain and structures. Gear up and stock food before each trip, because these areas hold the toughest monsters.
Is it safe to be outside during the day?
Not completely. The pack's phantom encounters and other eerie threats can catch you day and night, so carry weapons and keep an escape route even in daylight. Towns are your safest early refuge because NPC defenders guard them.
Do the NPCs in towns actually help me fight?
Yes. Towns are guarded by helpful NPC defenders, so pulling dangerous mobs back toward a town gives you backup. That makes towns a good place to rest and resupply in the early game.
Are the Dead Cells-style dungeons worth the risk?
They are some of the best sources of rare loot, and they also hold eyes you need for the End portal. Expect challenging monsters and bring plenty of food. Don't go in until you have your class skills and decent gear from towers and towns.
How do I keep myself fed in this pack?
Gather food early from towers and towns. After that, cook hearty meals with the Farmer's Delight features and make drinks with NetherVinery. Prepared meals are worth the effort, because you'll be fighting constantly.
Why should I bother with Create machines and trains?
Automating resources means you spend less time exposed to the pack's dangers. Moving contraptions can gather materials for you, and train lines move you and your goods between locations more safely than walking. Set them up once your base is secure.
The pack runs slowly. How can I improve performance?
This is a large pack with big structures, overhauled dimensions and Create contraptions, so give your launcher more memory than you would for vanilla and lower your render distance. Avoid leaving many large moving contraptions running at once, because they add a lot of load.