How much RAM does FTB Academy need?

4 GB is the minimum for FTB Academy and 6 GB is what its maker advises. With 80 mods loading at once, the lower number gets you into the world but not through a busy base.

Is FTB Academy on Fabric or Forge?

FTB Academy is a Forge pack on Minecraft 1.20.1. Its mods are built for that combination, so a profile on another loader or another version will not start the pack.

What is inside FTB Academy?

80 in total. Applied Energistics 2, Botania, Thermal Expansion and Tinkers' Construct are among the ones with a full page here, where their loaders, versions and files are listed.

FTB Academy

Name: FTB Academy
Author: FTB Team

by FTB Team

A teaching modpack designed to introduce new players to modded Minecraft, with quests that explain each mod step by step.

FTB Academy runs 80 mods on Forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. FTB Academy is one pack, not a list you assemble yourself. Tutorial quests for every included mod is on the FTB Academy list. 5 of the FTB Academy key mods have their own page here.

Follow the quests in order for the best learning experience. 4 GB is the point where FTB Academy starts, not where it runs well. Do not skip the early chapters since they build foundational knowledge. FTB Academy needs a Forge profile on 1.20.1.

RAM Requirements

Minimum

4 GB

Recommended

6 GB

0 GB4 GB8 GB12 GB16 GB

Key Mods

Applied Energistics 2

Botania

Thermal Expansion

Tinkers' Construct

FTB QuestsJEI

Features

Tutorial quests for every included mod
Lightweight with fast loading
Step-by-step progression guidance
Covers tech, magic, and utility basics
Perfect introduction to modded Minecraft

Tips for Playing

1Follow the quests in order for the best learning experience

2Do not skip the early chapters since they build foundational knowledge

3Use the quest book reward items to jumpstart each mod

4Graduate to FTB University once you complete this pack

5Take your time since this pack is designed for learning

How to install FTB Academy

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Frequently asked questions

How much RAM does FTB Academy need?
4 GB is the minimum for FTB Academy and 6 GB is what its maker advises. With 80 mods loading at once, the lower number gets you into the world but not through a busy base.
Is FTB Academy on Fabric or Forge?
FTB Academy is a Forge pack on Minecraft 1.20.1. Its mods are built for that combination, so a profile on another loader or another version will not start the pack.
What is inside FTB Academy?
80 in total. Applied Energistics 2, Botania, Thermal Expansion and Tinkers' Construct are among the ones with a full page here, where their loaders, versions and files are listed.