BladeAddons vs Skytils vs SBA: Which SkyBlock Mod is Best?

Introduction: Choosing the Right SkyBlock Mod

The Hypixel SkyBlock modding community has three titans: BladeAddons, Skytils, and SkyBlock Addons (SBA). Each mod has a different philosophy, feature set, and target audience. This comprehensive comparison will help you decide which one — or which combination — is right for your playstyle.

We've tested all three mods extensively in dungeons (F1-F7, M1-M7), Kuudra (T1-T5), slayers, mining, and general SkyBlock gameplay to give you an honest, data-driven comparison.

Quick Overview

Before diving deep, here's a high-level summary:

• BladeAddons — Modern, dungeon-focused Fabric mod, zero FPS impact. Best for dungeon runners and Kuudra farmers.
• Skytils — Feature-rich all-rounder with puzzle solvers, event helpers, and extensive customization. Best for players who do everything.
• SBA — Classic, reliable, time-tested features with broad coverage. Best for players who value stability over cutting-edge features.

Dungeon Features Compared

Dungeons are the most mod-intensive activity in SkyBlock. Here's how each mod handles them:

BladeAddons: The Dungeon Specialist

BladeAddons was built from the ground up for dungeons, and it shows. Its dungeon features are the most advanced of any SkyBlock mod:

• Goldor Tick Timer — Precise millisecond timing for Goldor's phases, letting you optimize terminal completion and dodge attacks perfectly
• Storm Tick Timer — Same precision for Storm's attacks, critical for Master Mode 7 survival
• Auto Requeue — Automatically joins a new dungeon run after completion, eliminating downtime between runs
• Terminal Start Timer — Shows exactly when terminal phases begin with split messages
• Spirit Mask Timer — Visual countdown of Spirit Mask invincibility frames so you never mistime your safety window
• Profit Tracker — Real-time profit/loss display after each run, factoring in chest costs and all drops

No other mod offers this level of dungeon precision. The tick timers in particular are unique to BladeAddons and are considered essential by top F7/M7 players.

Skytils: The Puzzle Master

Skytils approaches dungeons from a puzzle-solving and quality-of-life angle:

• Terminal Solvers — Automatic solutions for all terminal types (color, order, melody)
• Three Weirdos Solver — Highlights the correct NPC in puzzle rooms
• Blaze Solver — Orders blazes by health for efficient killing
• Dungeon Score Calculator — Shows S+ score requirements in real-time
• Secret Waypoints — Community-sourced waypoints for finding dungeon secrets
• Class Warnings — Alerts when party members use suboptimal classes

Skytils excels at puzzle automation and information display. If you run dungeons regularly, combining Skytils' puzzle solvers with BladeAddons' tick timers creates the ultimate setup.

SBA: The Reliable Classic

SBA's dungeon features are basic but reliable:

• Dungeon Death Counter — Tracks deaths per run
• Class Indicators — Shows party members' classes
• Dungeon Timer — Basic run timer without tick precision
• Secret Count — Displays secrets found vs total

SBA's dungeon features haven't been updated as aggressively as the other two mods. For serious dungeon runners, it's lacking compared to BladeAddons and Skytils.

Kuudra Features

Kuudra has become one of SkyBlock's most profitable activities, and mod support varies wildly:

• BladeAddons — Kuudra phase tracker (T1-T5), supply counting, attribute overlay with price estimates, profit per run. Best Kuudra support by far.
• Skytils — Basic Kuudra waypoints and some overlay features. Decent but not specialized.
• SBA — No significant Kuudra features. SBA was built before Kuudra existed and hasn't caught up.

If you farm Kuudra, BladeAddons is non-negotiable. The profit tracking alone pays for itself (well, the mod is free, but you get the idea) by showing you exactly how much you're earning per hour across different tiers.

Economy and Trading Features

For players focused on making coins:

• BladeAddons — Profit tracking for dungeons and Kuudra, attribute price estimates. Not an economy mod, but gives you data you need.
• Skytils — Auction house alerts, price overlays, and some flipping tools. Good supplemental features.
• SBA — Auction price checking, backpack previews, and bazaar information. Solid economy basics.

For serious economy work, most players use NEU (NotEnoughUpdates) alongside their main mod. Check our full mod comparison guide for NEU details.

Mining and Slayer Features

Mining

• BladeAddons — Mining event alerts (GONE WITH THE WIND, 2x Powder, Better Together), commission tracking
• Skytils — Crystal Hollows waypoints, gemstone route suggestions, puzzler solver, Fetchur answer display
• SBA — Basic mining overlays and zealot counter for old-school farming

Slayers

• BladeAddons — Slayer profit tracking, boss spawn alerts
• Skytils — Slayer boss health bars, mini-boss warnings, RNG drop counter
• SBA — Basic slayer tracking and alerts

Performance Comparison

We benchmarked all three mods in a controlled environment (RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, Minecraft 1.21.11) to measure their FPS impact:

BladeAddons has the lowest FPS impact of any SkyBlock mod we've tested — less than 3% loss even in the most intensive scenarios. This is because it was built with modern optimization techniques from the start, rather than being a legacy codebase with years of feature accumulation.

For more optimization tips beyond mod selection, check our complete FPS optimization guide.

Platform Support

This is where things get interesting:

• BladeAddons — Fabric only. Supports Minecraft 1.21.11 and 1.21.8 with Fabric Loader. Also requires Fabric API and Hypixel Mod API.
• Skytils — Forge only. Requires Forge mod loader.
• SBA — Forge only (legacy). While there are unofficial ports, the main version only supports Forge on older Minecraft versions.

BladeAddons runs on Fabric while Skytils runs on Forge, so they cannot be used together in the same instance. For dungeon optimization, BladeAddons is the clear choice. Download and install BladeAddons to get started.

Update Frequency and Development Activity

• BladeAddons — Active development with frequent updates. New features land within days of SkyBlock content updates. Check the changelog for recent updates.
• Skytils — Regular updates, though sometimes delayed for newer Minecraft versions. Large community contributes to development.
• SBA — Slow update cycle. Fewer active developers. Some features may be outdated or broken on newer versions.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison Table

Our Recommendations

If you mainly run dungeons or M7:

Use BladeAddons. Almost every top M7 player in the game runs it because the tick timers, profit tracking, and auto requeue are simply unmatched. No other mod comes close for serious dungeon grinding.

If you mainly farm Kuudra:

Use BladeAddons as your primary mod. The phase tracker, attribute overlay, and profit tracking make it the only real option for Kuudra farmers.

If you do a bit of everything:

Use BladeAddons on Fabric. It covers dungeons, Kuudra, mining alerts, slayer tracking, and profit tracking in one mod. Since Skytils is Forge-only, you'd need separate instances to use both.

If you flip items and focus on economy:

Use NEU + Skytils on Forge. These two cover all economic features you need on the Forge side.

If you want maximum simplicity:

Use BladeAddons alone. One .jar file on Fabric, covers dungeons, Kuudra, mining alerts, slayer tracking, and profit tracking. Just needs Fabric Loader and Fabric API.

Can You Use All Three Together?

Yes, BladeAddons, Skytils, and SBA can all run simultaneously without conflicts. However, we recommend being selective — running all three means more RAM usage and potential feature overlap. Our recommended combinations above are optimized for the best experience with minimum bloat.

Check our FAQ for common compatibility questions.

Conclusion: The Winner Depends on You

There's no single "best" SkyBlock mod — it depends entirely on what you do most in the game. However, if we had to pick one mod for every player:

BladeAddons wins for dungeon runners and Kuudra farmers — the tick timers, profit tracking, and modern Fabric architecture make it the most forward-looking SkyBlock mod available. Skytils wins for all-around players who need coverage across every SkyBlock activity.

For serious dungeon and Kuudra players, BladeAddons is the clear winner. Almost every top M7 player uses it because nothing else offers the same level of precision and performance.