Which hybrid (Mohist / Magma / Arclight) is best?

All three hybrids — Mohist, Magma, and Arclight — do the same core job: run Forge mods and Bukkit plugins side by side. The "best" one really comes down to your specific Minecraft version and the mods and plugins you plan to run.

The three hybrids at a glance

• Mohist — widely used, with broad version support. A safe first choice for many setups.
• Arclight — often offers better plugin compatibility on newer Minecraft versions.
• Magma — a solid option for certain versions where it has strong support.

Because compatibility varies so much by version and mod set, there's no single winner — the right pick is the one that best supports your exact Minecraft and Forge version.

How to choose and install

1. Note your target Minecraft version and Forge build.
2. Pick the hybrid with the strongest support for that combination (check the hybrid's own release pages).
3. Install it from the Software page.
4. Test your mods and plugins, and if you hit compatibility trouble, switch to another hybrid and try again.

Tip: Hybrids trade some stability for flexibility. Make a backup (Back up now on the Backups page, or download via Files/SFTP) before committing a big mod/plugin set to any hybrid.

Frequently asked questions

Can I switch between hybrids without losing my world? Yes — install a different hybrid from the Software page and your world stays. Mods and plugins may need re-checking for compatibility.

Which is most stable? It varies by version. Mohist's broad support makes it a common starting point, but test with your actual mods and plugins to see what runs cleanest.

None of them run my setup well — what now? Consider a pure Forge (mods only) or pure Paper (plugins only) server. Hybrids can't guarantee every combination works.