Dirge of the Sky is a cooperative raid map for Minecraft Java 1.20.1, built by Ash and ChaoticImme and inspired by Destiny 2's raid design. One to six players pick a class, gear up with custom weapons and abilities, and fight through a sky-bound ruin toward a set of scripted boss encounters. The map is tuned for a three to six player team, though a single-player mode is included for solo runs.
Classes and combat
- Three classes, each with two subclasses, for six playable character builds
- Custom weapons, armor, and an ability and ultimate system layered on top of vanilla combat
- A custom mob type built specifically for the raid's boss encounters
- In-map advancements and challenge sectors that track your team's progress
- Drop-in play so players can join or leave a run between checkpoints
- Optional modifiers that add extra difficulty for repeat clears
Installation
Hosting on a server
- 1.Download and extract the Dirge of the Sky ZIP from the CurseForge project page
- 2.Move the extracted world folder into the server's saves directory
- 3.Move the bundled DOTS resource pack file into the server's resourcepacks folder
- 4.Set the server to serve the DOTS resource pack to connecting players
Playing solo or joining a server
- 1.Download and extract the ZIP from the CurseForge project page
- 2.Move the DOTS resource pack file into your Minecraft resourcepacks folder
- 3.Enable the DOTS resource pack from the in-game options before loading the world
See it in action
Co-creator ChaoticImme posted a three-player run through one of the map's toughest boss fights with every modifier enabled, showing off the class abilities and combat pace.
Dirge of the Sky: 3-player Anathema boss fight with all modifiers
Questions about this entry.
How many players do I need for Dirge of the Sky?
The map supports 1 to 6 players, but the raid encounters and class combinations are tuned for 3 to 6, matching the cooperative raid design it borrows from Destiny 2. Fewer players makes the boss fights noticeably harder.
Which Minecraft version does Dirge of the Sky support?
Only Minecraft Java 1.20.1. The map's custom resource pack and combat mechanics are built specifically for that version, so update or downgrade your client before installing it.
Do I need a resource pack to play Dirge of the Sky?
Yes. The bundled DOTS resource pack supplies the custom weapons, armor, sounds, and combat UI the map depends on. Enable it in your world or server settings before loading in, or the map will not work correctly.
Can I play Dirge of the Sky in single-player?
Yes, a single-player mode is included, though the map is designed around a 3 to 6 player raid team and some boss encounters are noticeably easier with a full group.
Is Dirge of the Sky safe to download?
Download it from the creators' CurseForge project page rather than reposts on other sites, which can bundle altered files. That project page is the only source this listing links to.
