What Is All the Mods 9?
All the Mods 9 (ATM9) is the latest entry in the long-running "All the Mods" series — a kitchen-sink modpack, meaning it tries to include a massive variety of mods covering every major category of gameplay. Built for Minecraft 1.20.1 on NeoForge, ATM9 is one of the most feature-rich modpacks currently available on CurseForge.
What's Inside ATM9?
ATM9 ships with over 400 mods at its core, touching virtually every area of Minecraft gameplay. Here's a snapshot of the major categories covered:
Technology & Automation
- Mekanism — multi-tier ore processing, gas mechanics, and digital storage
- Applied Energistics 2 — advanced item and fluid storage networks
- Thermal Series — energy production, machines, and augments
- Create — mechanical automation using rotating shafts and contraptions
Magic & Adventure
- Botania — nature-based magic using mana flowers and functional flora
- Ars Nouveau — a fully customizable spell-crafting system
- Blood Magic — powerful but costly rituals and sigils
- Alex's Mobs — dozens of new, highly detailed creatures
Exploration & World Generation
- Oh The Biomes You'll Go — stunning new overworld and nether biomes
- Waystones — fast travel points scattered across the world
- Dungeon Crawl — procedurally generated dungeons with loot
The ATM Star — The Ultimate Goal
Every ATM modpack has a signature endgame challenge: crafting the ATM Star. This single item requires components from nearly every major mod in the pack — from Mekanism's antimatter to Botania's terrasteel. It's designed to be the ultimate proof you've "completed" the modpack, and it gives players a unified long-term goal that ties all the mods together meaningfully.
Performance & System Requirements
ATM9 is a heavyweight pack. Here's what you realistically need to run it well:
- RAM allocated to Minecraft: 8–12 GB recommended (12 GB for smooth multiplayer servers)
- CPU: A modern multi-core processor; the pack benefits from strong single-core performance
- Storage: Expect the full install to use several gigabytes
- Java: Java 17 or later is required
On lower-end machines, expect longer load times and occasional stuttering — especially in areas with heavy automation setups.
Who Is ATM9 For?
| Player Type | Is ATM9 a Good Fit? |
|---|---|
| Veteran modpack players | ✅ Yes — deep, familiar systems with new content |
| Complete beginners | ⚠️ Overwhelming — try a smaller pack first |
| Tech mod enthusiasts | ✅ Excellent selection of tech mods |
| Magic mod fans | ✅ Multiple full magic systems included |
| Low-end PC users | ❌ Too heavy — look for a lite alternative |
| Multiplayer with friends | ✅ Great with a decent server |
Final Thoughts
All the Mods 9 lives up to its name. If you want a single modpack that lets you explore tech, magic, exploration, and everything in between without switching packs, ATM9 is one of the best options available right now. Its unified endgame goal, the ATM Star, gives the sprawling content a satisfying direction. Just make sure your machine can handle it before diving in.