Compatibility
What works with Minecraft 1.5
Released 6 Mar 2013. Everything below comes from the projects' own published data, and each row says how we know.
Java requirement
Java 8 or newer
Published by Mojang for this exact version. An older runtime will not start it. Get a verified build.
Server software with builds
Real, downloadable builds for 1.5.
| Software | Build | Published | Size | Checksum | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BungeeCord | #559 | 2 Jul 2013 | 12.5 MB | Not published | jar ↗ |
| Legacy Fabric | #72 | 28 Jul 2026 | 0.2 MB | Not published | jar ↗ |
| NanoLimbo | #1 | 11 Dec 2022 | 2.2 MB | Not published | jar ↗ |
Mod loaders
Support declared in each loader's own metadata.
- NanoLimbo1.5inferredsupported
- BungeeCord#559inferredsupported
- Minecraft Forge7.7.0.598declaredsupported
- Legacy Fabric0.19.3inferredsupported
Clients that can join
Protocol 60 is shared with these versions, so they can connect without a translation proxy.
Frequently asked
Which Java version does Minecraft 1.5 need?
Java 8 or newer. Mojang publishes this requirement in the version metadata, so an older runtime will refuse to start the server.
Which Minecraft versions can connect to a 1.5 server?
Any client speaking protocol 60: 1.5.1. Versions with a different protocol number need a translation proxy such as ViaVersion.
Which server software supports 1.5?
BungeeCord, Legacy Fabric, NanoLimbo publish builds for 1.5.