1.7.10 — Hexxit

While beloved, Hexxit 1.7.10 is not without flaws:

This mod adds mini-bosses that roam the world. The Cyclops is a terrifying early-game threat that lives in caves. The Hydra (from the Twilight Forest) makes a return, but Legendary Beasts adds the Cockatrice and the Gorgon —look away or turn to stone.

Once you have iron armor, go to the Twilight Forest. Even the surface has hollow hills full of ore. Don't fight the Naga yet; just mine the giant glowing mushrooms for instant food.

Unlike the original Hexxit (which was exclusive to the Technic Launcher), Hexxit 1.7.10 is widely available across multiple platforms. Here is the easiest method:

"World generation is taking forever." Fix: Hexxit 1.7.10 has to generate dozens of structures per chunk. Lower your render distance to 8 chunks while exploring new territory.