About Defiance
Defiance is a Minecraft Survival server listed on Minelist and hosted in United States. Java address: 50.20.252.156. Last ping reported version 1.21.1. Current players: 2/20 (online), checked 1 Sep 2026, 3:12, 459 ms from our monitor. Vote rank on this list: #3783.
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Defiance - Vanilla SMP defiance.mcserver.us
Strictly Vanilla | Grief Prevention | Mature Commun
Defiance - Vanilla SMP defiance.mcserver.us
Strictly Vanilla | Grief Prevention | Mature Community | Whitelisted
Embark on a pure Minecraft journey with Defiance, a server dedicated to delivering an authentic survival experience. We prioritize:
- 100% Vanilla Gameplay: No mods, no pay-to-win—just the classic Minecraft you love.
- Grief Prevention: Your creations are protected, ensuring peace of mind.
- Mature Community: Connect with like-minded players who value respect and collaboration.
Why Choose Defiance?
- Community-Driven: Engage in server-wide projects and events.
- Active Staff: Prompt assistance and fair moderation.
- Quality of Life Features: Enjoy enhancements like 25% player sleep.
Join Us Today!
Ready to make your mark? Join our Discord to apply and become part of the Defiance community.
Defiance Server
Frequently Asked Questions
Defiance is a Minecraft Survival server listed on Minelist (hosted in United States). To join, copy the address below into Minecraft Multiplayer.
Owner summary: “Defiance - Vanilla SMP defiance.mcserver.us Strictly Vanilla | Grief Prevention | Mature Commun”
Java Edition
- Copy the Java address: .
- Launch Minecraft Java → Multiplayer → Add Server (or Direct Connect).
- Paste the address, save, then click Join.
Still stuck? See our how to join a Minecraft server guide, or ask staff on the Defiance Discord.
Use these official addresses from the Defiance Minelist listing:
- Java: (default Java port 25565)
Copy buttons also appear in the sidebar. Bookmark this page so friends always get the current IP if the hostname ever changes.
Last ping reported software/version string: 1.21.1. A version mismatch is one of the most common reasons a correct IP still fails to connect.
Defiance is free to join from this Minecraft server list. You need a legitimate Minecraft Java account; Minelist does not charge you to connect.
If the server later sells optional ranks, those would be handled on their own site or Discord — not through a Minelist fee.
Defiance is listed on Minelist as a Survival Minecraft server based in United States.
Additional modes/tags on this listing: vanilla.
From the server description: “Defiance - Vanilla SMP defiance.mcserver.us Strictly Vanilla | Grief Prevention | Mature Commun”
Compare similar worlds on our Survival Minecraft servers hub, or read the full description on this page before you invest time building.
Minelist does not store a dedicated “PvP on/off” switch for Defiance. For a Survival listing, fighting is often limited to arenas or claim wars.
Check the description and Discord rules for where PvP is allowed so you do not lose gear by accident.
Our last successful ping for Defiance reported version 1.21.1. That string comes from the live server, so it is the most reliable clue when Multiplayer says “outdated client” or “outdated server”.
The owner also listed these supported clients: 1-21. Multi-version networks (ViaVersion / protocol support) can accept a range such as 1.20–1.21 even when the ping string shows one build.
On our last check, Defiance showed 2/20 players and was online (checked 1 Sep 2026, 3:12), latency 459 ms from the Minelist monitor.
Current vote rank on Minelist: #3783. Rankings move as the community votes, so activity and visibility are related but not identical.
Player counts change throughout the day. Refresh this page or use the Server Status Checker for a live probe of the same address.
This Minelist listing places Defiance in United States. Players closer to that region typically get lower ping and smoother gameplay.
Our monitor last measured about 459 ms to the server — your home ping will differ based on your ISP and distance.
If you live far away, try a short session after joining with 50.20.252.156 to see whether combat and building feel responsive enough for you.
Defiance was reachable (online) on our last ping at 1 Sep 2026, 3:12 with ~459 ms latency.
If you still cannot connect, verify you pasted the correct IP (50.20.252.156), that your Minecraft version matches 1.21.1, and that you are using Java vs Bedrock correctly. Temporary restarts can also make a “online” listing refuse connections for a few minutes.
The community Discord for Defiance is here: Join Defiance Discord.
Use it for rules, events, support tickets, and real-time status when the server is restarting. Staff answers there are faster than Minelist comments.
Minelist only lists Defiance — we do not run their bans, payments, or in-game support.
Contact server staff on Defiance Discord (help / tickets / applications).
Voting on Minelist is free and usually limited to about once per day per Minecraft server. Each vote helps Defiance climb the public rankings so more players discover the listing.
This server is currently around rank #3783 on our list — votes from real players move that position over time.
Vote for Defiance on Minelist — enter your Minecraft username and submit. Share the vote link in Discord if you want friends to help the server grow.
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