Recommended Optional Mods

Here's a list of mods that aren't required to play on the server, and thus not in the modpack. However I do recommend them as they make gameplay better in terms of ease-of-access and cosmetics

5zig
A HUD add-on mod that adds new fully customizable HUD options that display armor/tool durability, potion timers, ping, FPS, and much much more.

Dynamic Surroundings
This mod adds enhanced environmental effects like footprints, wind and animal sounds, fire jets from lava and bubble columns from water. It may cause performance issues on lower-spec computers.

Just Enough Items (JEI)
A mod for people that have to google new crafting recipes a lot. It's a classic mod that lets you look up crafting recipes and uses for any item included in the mods.

Mo'Bends
Adds new animations for players and mobs. Not compatible with non-vanilla mobs, unfortunately

ToroHealth
This mod adds configurable health bars for entities that you look at. Helpful so you can know what you're up against in a fight!

Voxelmap
A great minimap/world map/waypoint mod that makes navigating the world a breeze. Recommended for travelers who don't like using the antique atlas