Origins Mod Server Setup & Hosting Guide (2026)
Origins is a Fabric mod that lets players choose a species at the start of the game. Each origin has unique abilities and weaknesses. Enderian can teleport but takes water damage. Arachnid can climb walls but is limited to a smaller health pool. The mod transforms vanilla survival into a class-based experience.
Available Origins
| Origin | Key Ability | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Human | No special traits | None |
| Enderian | Teleport, no Ender aggro | Water damages |
| Merling | Breathe underwater | Cannot breathe on land long |
| Phantom | Phase through blocks, fly | Cannot wear armor |
| Arachnid | Climb walls, web | Reduced health |
| Blazeborn | Fire immunity, lava walk | Water damages |
| Avian | Slow fall, faster air | Must sleep at high altitude |
| Feline | No fall damage, night vision | Scared by creepers |
| Elytrian | Launch and glide | Low ceiling claustrophobia |
| Shulk | Extra inventory, natural armor | Slower, eats more |
Server Installation
Origins requires Fabric on both server and client.
- Install Fabric Loader on your server
- Download these mods:
- Origins from Modrinth
- Fabric API (required dependency)
- Place both jars in the server
mods/folder - Restart the server
All players must have Origins and Fabric API installed on their client.
Configuration
Origin Selection
By default, players choose their origin on first join. You can configure:
- Allow origin changes (or lock after first choice)
- Restrict certain origins
- Create custom origins with datapacks
Custom Origins (Datapacks)
Origins supports custom species through datapacks. You can create entirely new origins with custom:
- Powers (flying, teleporting, speed boosts)
- Conditions (triggers for when powers activate)
- Weaknesses (damage sources, food restrictions)
The community has hundreds of custom origin datapacks available.
Origin Addons
Popular addon mods that add more origins:
- Extra Origins - More species options
- Origins: Classes - Secondary class selection on top of origin
- Mob Origins - Play as vanilla mobs (creeper, spider, iron golem)
Server Tips
- Enable PvP for origin-based combat
- Some origins create balance issues in PvP (Phantom phasing is strong)
- Create origin-specific challenges or quests
- Use a whitelist or origin restriction to keep teams balanced
- The Merling origin needs ocean biomes nearby or it struggles
Hardware Requirements
Origins adds minimal overhead to a Fabric server. The mod itself is lightweight.
| Players | RAM |
|---|---|
| 1 to 20 | 3 to 4 GB |
| 20 to 50 | 4 to 6 GB |
| 50+ | 6 to 10 GB |
Pair with Lithium and Krypton for better performance.
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