Compatibility
What works with Minecraft 1.8.3
Released 20 Feb 2015. 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 1.8.3.
| Software | Build | Published | Size | Checksum | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Fabric | #72 | 28 Jul 2026 | 0.2 MB | Not published | jar ↗ |
| Spigot | #422 | 17 May 2015 | 18.3 MB | Not published | jar ↗ |
Mod loaders
Support declared in each loader's own metadata.
- Spigot#422inferredsupported
- Legacy Fabric0.19.3inferredsupported
Clients that can join
Protocol 47 is shared with these versions, so they can connect without a translation proxy.
Frequently asked
Which Java version does Minecraft 1.8.3 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 1.8.3 server?
Any client speaking protocol 47: 1.8.9, 1.8.8, 1.8.7, 1.8.6, 1.8.5, 1.8.4, 1.8.2, 1.8.2-pre7, 1.8.2-pre6, 1.8.2-pre5, 1.8.2-pre4, 1.8.2-pre3. Versions with a different protocol number need a translation proxy such as ViaVersion.
Which server software supports 1.8.3?
Legacy Fabric, Spigot publish builds for 1.8.3.