If you’ve been following the Hytale modding scene closely, the name LxAddons is surely familiar. Their latest project, HTSkyblock , isn’t just “another island.” It’s a complete and ultra-flexible plugin that lays the foundation for what competitive survival on Orbis servers will be like.
Unlike other, more basic projects, HTSkyblock stands out for its sophisticated world management and integrated economy system. Here’s everything you need to know about this essential mod.
Two game modes, an infinite number of possibilities
The mod’s greatest strength lies in its customization options. Administrators can choose between two world structures:
- Per-World: Each player has their own world instance. This is the ultimate luxury: total isolation and no size limit for your island.
- Single-World: All islands are aligned on a grid in a single world. This is the ideal mode for server performance and for seeing your neighbors in the distance!
The HTSkyblock Command Guide
To get started, here’s a list of essential commands to know. Note that the mod offers a polished user interface (UI), but commands remain the fastest way to navigate.
Player commands
- /island create : Generates your starting island.
- /island home : Instantly teleports you to your island.
- /island sethome : Sets your personal spawn point.
- /island settings : Opens the interface to manage your island’s permissions.
- /island visit [player] : To go see your friends’ creations (if they have opened their island to the public).
- /island fly : Enables flight mode (if enabled by the server).
- /island top : Displays the ranking of the richest or highest-rated islands.
- /island upgrade : Improves the size of your building area (via economy or score).
- /shop : Opens the server shop to buy rare blocks.
- /balance : Check how many coins you have left in your pocket.
Management and social commands
- /island members : Manages who can build with you.
- /island expel : To get rid of intruders squatting on your lawn.
- /island requests : View pending visit requests.
- /sellhand : Sells the item you are holding.
A meticulously planned economic system
HTSkyblock doesn’t just give you an island. It incorporates a Tier and Score system . Each block placed on your island has a value (configurable in the file blockworth.json). The more high-quality materials you build with, the higher your rank in the /island top .
The mod is also compatible with TheEconomy , allowing for perfect synchronization if you already manage other plugins on your server.
The “Bonus” features we love
- Smart Cobble Generator: No more mining for hours, the generator can be upgraded to produce different types of ores as you progress.
- Void protection: An option allows you to be teleported to your island rather than dying stupidly by falling (very practical for beginners!).
Hytale.game’s review
HTSkyblock is clearly the most solid project currently available for launching a serious Skyblock server. LxAddons has thought of everything: from the complete translation of commands (via lang/en.json) to optimization for large servers.
Are you developing a server? Head over to their CurseForge page to follow the early access updates!