What Is Minecraft Factions?
Factions is a competitive multiplayer gamemode where players form teams (factions), build defended bases, gather resources, and raid enemy factions. It combines survival, PvP, and strategy into one of Minecraft's most intense gamemodes.
How Factions Works
Creating a Faction
Type /f create to start your faction. Invite friends with /f invite . Your faction has a power level based on member count — more power means more land you can claim.
Claiming Land
Claimed land is protected from outsiders. Only faction members can build and break blocks in claimed territory. Claim chunks with /f claim.
Power System
- Each player has a power level (usually 0-10)
- Faction power = sum of all member power
- If faction power drops below claimed chunks, enemies can overclaim your land
- Power regenerates over time and drops when you die
Raiding
The core of Factions gameplay. Break into enemy bases using:
- TNT cannons — Build cannons to breach walls from a distance
- Creeper eggs — Some servers sell creeper spawn eggs
- Sand/gravel cannoning — Use gravity blocks to penetrate defenses
- Enderpearls — Glitch through defenses (patched on many servers)
Base Defense Strategies
Wall Design
- Use obsidian as the outer layer (blast-resistant)
- Water curtains outside walls stop TNT damage
- Regenerating walls using redstone and dispensers
- Multiple layers with different materials
Vault Protection
- Store valuables in the center of your base
- Use multiple layers of obsidian and water
- Split valuables across multiple chests
- Never store everything in one place
Anti-Raid Measures
- Online defenders during peak hours
- Cobblestone generators for quick repairs
- Buffer zones of empty claims around your base
- Traps for intruders (lava, fall traps, suffocation)
Types of Factions Servers
Classic Factions
Traditional gameplay with TNT cannoning, raiding, and PvP. The original experience.
OP Factions
Starts with enchanted gear, higher-tier items. Faster-paced gameplay focused on PvP and raiding rather than grinding.
Factions with Additions
Many servers add features:
- Custom enchantments
- Faction missions and quests
- Printing (auto TNT cannon loading)
- Grace periods (no raiding for first few days)
- KOTH (King of the Hill) events
Tips for New Factions Players
- 1Don't build above ground — Underground bases are harder to find and raid
- 2Never trust randoms — Insiders are the #1 cause of faction death
- 3Grind before building — Stockpile resources before committing to a base location
- 4Learn to cannon — Watch tutorials on YouTube for basic TNT cannon designs
- 5Stay active — Inactive members lose power, making your faction vulnerable
- 6Make allies carefully — Alliances can be broken, so don't rely on them completely
Find Factions Servers
Browse Factions servers on BMCSL. Look for servers with active player counts and recent resets (fresh maps = even playing field).