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Minecraft Server Guides

Guides for every TalonMC gamemode and for Minecraft servers in general.

General guides

What Is a Gens Server in Minecraft?

A gens server is a Minecraft gamemode where generators produce items you sell to buy better generators. How it works, gens vs Skyblock, and where to play.

How to Join a Cobblemon Server

Step-by-step: install a Cobblemon modpack with Modrinth, Prism or ATLauncher, launch it and join a Cobblemon server. Fixes for the common join errors.

Cobblemon vs Pixelmon: Which Should You Play?

Cobblemon vs Pixelmon compared: mod loader, Minecraft versions, art style, servers and which one to pick in 2026, plus where to play Cobblemon.

Can You Play Cobblemon on Bedrock or Mobile?

Cobblemon only runs on Minecraft Java Edition. Why it does not work on Bedrock, console or mobile, and what Bedrock players can play instead.

What Is a Minecraft Prison Server?

A Minecraft prison server is a gamemode where you mine, sell and rank up. How classic prison and OP Prison work, prestige vs rebirth, and where to play.

What Is a Minecraft Skyblock Server?

Skyblock starts you on a tiny island in the void. How Skyblock servers work, classic vs RPG Skyblock, how to make money and where to play in 2026.

What Is an SMP in Minecraft?

SMP means survival multiplayer. What an SMP server is, public vs private SMPs, what makes a good one and how to join a free Java and Bedrock SMP.

Is There a Minecraft Dungeons Server?

Minecraft Dungeons has no public servers. How its multiplayer works, and how to play a dungeon-crawler mode with other players on a regular Minecraft server.

Servers Like Hypixel Skyblock

Looking for a server like Hypixel Skyblock? What makes RPG Skyblock fun, what to look for, and a seasonal alternative on Java and Bedrock.

Best Bedrock Prison Servers to Play in 2026

The best Minecraft Bedrock prison server to play in 2026 is TalonMC Prison: OP Prison with crossplay, personal mines and 118 enchants on mobile and Windows.

Best Bedrock Skyblock Servers to Play in 2026

The best Minecraft Bedrock Skyblock server to play in 2026 is TalonMC Skyblock: Season 9, five skills, 120 enchants and Java crossplay on mobile and Windows.

Best Bedrock SMP Servers to Play in 2026

Best Bedrock SMP server 2026: TalonMC SMP at play.talonmc.net port 19132, a grief-protected SMP with keep inventory, opt-in PvP, 14 jobs and the Deadzone.

Best Bedrock Gens Servers to Play in 2026

Best Bedrock gens server 2026: TalonMC Gens at play.talonmc.net port 19132, 80 generator tiers, Farm, Mine and Lake worlds and an Omnitool with 128 enchants.

Best Bedrock Dungeons Servers to Play in 2026

Best Bedrock dungeon server 2026: TalonMC Dungeons at play.talonmc.net port 19132. 25 zone stages from Farm 1 to Sanctum 10, with full Java crossplay.

Cobblemon Shiny Hunting on TalonMC

How to hunt shiny Pokemon on TalonMC Cobblemon: breeding shiny odds, dungeon shiny rewards, shiny Spawn Keys, the Weekend Shiny Hunt and special hunts.

How to EV Train in Cobblemon on TalonMC

How to EV train in Cobblemon on TalonMC: EV caps, Power items, vitamins, feathers, EV-lowering berries, Exp. Share, checking EVs and PokeBuilder prices.

Best Crossplay Minecraft Servers to Play in 2026

The best Java and Bedrock crossplay Minecraft server to play in 2026 is TalonMC: Skyblock, SMP, Prison, Gens and Dungeons with full crossplay on one IP.

Minecraft Servers Like Hypixel

Servers like Hypixel in 2026: TalonMC (play.talonmc.net) vs Hypixel on Skyblock, and where Hypixel still wins.

Minecraft Servers Like Complex Gaming

Servers like Complex Gaming in 2026: TalonMC (play.talonmc.net) vs Complex Gaming on Prison, Skyblock and Survival, and where Complex Gaming still wins.

Minecraft Servers Like ManaCube

Servers like ManaCube in 2026: TalonMC (play.talonmc.net) vs ManaCube on Prison, Skyblock and Survival, and where ManaCube still wins.

Minecraft Servers Like OPBlocks

Servers like OPBlocks in 2026: TalonMC (play.talonmc.net) vs OPBlocks on Prison, Skyblock and Dungeons, and where OPBlocks still wins.

Minecraft Servers Like MC Central

Servers like MC Central in 2026: TalonMC (play.talonmc.net) vs MC Central on Prison, Skyblock and Survival, and where MC Central still wins.

Cobblemon guides

Cobblemon beginner's guideAll 10 Cobblemon Gyms: Leaders, Level Caps and BadgesHow to Get Legendary Pokemon in CobblemonCobblemon Raids: Schedule, Bosses and StreaksCobblemon Dungeons: Tiers, Entry Fees and RewardsPokemon Hunts, Bingo and the Hunt ShopCobblemon Breeding and Daycare GuideHow to Make Money on a Cobblemon ServerCobblemon Rankup, Ranks, Battlepass and Vote RewardsPokeSkins, Plushies and CosmeticsCobblemon Worlds, Resource World and Land ClaimsTalonMC Cobblemon Modpack: Install and Mods

Skyblock guides

Skyblock beginner's guideSkyblock Skills: All 5 Skills and Prestige RewardsAll 120 Skyblock Custom EnchantsSkyblock Islands: Upgrades, Prestige and Island TopSkyblock Spawners, Minions and AFK Sell ChestsHow to Make Money Fast on TalonMC SkyblockSkyblock Events and Season RacesSkyblock Pets and Pet RaritiesSkyblock Armor TiersBooster Cookies and the Bits ShopFree Kits, Vote Rewards and Crates on Skyblock

Survival SMP guides

Survival SMP beginner's guideTalonMC Survival Jobs: All 14 Jobs and What They PaySurvival Levels 1 to 100 and Their RewardsDeadzone: The Minecraft Extraction Mode on TalonMCMinecraft Trading Cards: All 6 Sets and 4 PrintsDaily Missions Board: 40 Missions Every DayLegendary Spawners: All 5 TiersCustom Fishing: All 51 Fish, Sea Creatures and TrophiesSurvival SMP Custom Armor Sets and 2 and 4 Piece BonusesLand Claims: How to Claim Land and Trust FriendsSurvival Ranks and Perks

Prison guides

Prison beginner's guideAll 118 Prison Pickaxe EnchantsPrison Pickaxe Levels, Quality, Masteries and CombosPersonal Mines: How They Work and Every UpgradePrestige vs Rebirth: Requirements, Boosts and MilestonesPrison Currencies: Money, Tokens, Gems, Prestige Points and EssencePrison Mine Bosses and the Mega BossWhat Is Goku Mode? Prison Power-Up ExplainedPrison Gangs, Gang Top and Gang UpgradesPrison Pets, Hero Pets and AurasPrison Lucky BlocksPrison Armor Tiers and Mining EventsMortar, Player Miner, Research, Fossils and PvPPrison Seasons

Gens guides

Gens beginner's guideAll 80 Gens Generator TiersThe Farm, the Mine and the LakeThe Omnitool: Abilities, Tiers, Enchants and AttachmentsGens Ranks: The Olympus Gods from Hermes to ZeusGens Islands, Teams and the Weekly CompetitionGens Companions and PetsGens Currencies, Condense Table, Backpack and ArmorGens Battle Pass and CratesGens Tutorial: All 34 Steps and the NPC Guides

Dungeons guides

Dungeons beginner's guideAll Dungeons Zones and How to Unlock ThemRebirth, Ascension, Prestige and New Game ExplainedAll Dungeons Sword EnchantsDungeons Armor Sets and Set BonusesThe Auto Fighter, AFK Mob and Mob SlayerDungeons World Boss Schedule and RewardsDungeons Hero Pets, Pets and AurasDungeons Tribes and Tribe UpgradesDungeons Powerups, Combos, Events and SkillsDungeons Seasons: Dates and What Resets