If not already downloaded, install Java version 17. Make sure to select the install method for your system (usually an .msi or .dmg, unless you're on Linux, then you know what you're doing).
Mods
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Mods are widely used on Civ servers to optimize gameplay. Many are bundled into modpacks created by other players to utilize mods.
This page serves as a guide and showing you how to download mods for certain versions. Note that installation may be different depending on Fabric/Forge or depending on version, so please keep in mind what version you are looking for.
Modloader Installation
Installing your modloader depends on your version.
If not already downloaded, install Java version 8. Make sure and scroll down in the options and change "Java version" to "Java 8 (LTS)" and select the install method for your system (usually an .msi or .dmg).
Launcher Install (recommended)
Use Prism Launcher to install different versions of Minecraft and modpacks concurrently.[n 1] When creating an instance, make sure to select your correct version and use your preferred mod loader as part of the installer (Fabric/NeoForged for 1.20, for example). For more information, click here.
When downloading mods, you can install them directly from Curseforge within Prism Launcher's client. See here for how to do so.
Manual install
Installing manually depends on your version.
NeoForge can also be used for this version, however fewer mods for Civ are available through Forge-like loaders. Note that all Forge mods are compatible with Neoforge.[n 3] Click here to go to the installer page, then switch the version to 1.20.4.
Mod List
Please note:
- Mods are separated by category, sorted alphabetically. Please make sure you are downloading the correct mod for your loader.
- This is not an exhaustive, nor approved list of mods; this is merely a list of mods that are widely used within Civ. Please make sure you comply with the server's rules before installing these mods, you are downloading and using these mods at your own risk.
- If you're using a launcher system, you may be able to directly download these mods from the launcher itself. You can find most of these mods on either Curseforge or Modrinth.
Fabric/dependency-specific
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric API | Fabric | Modrinth | Required for many mods on Fabric to interact with the game itself. |
| Cloth Config API | Fabric | Modrinth | A Config API for Fabric and Forge, required for a few HUD and config plugins. |
| Neoforge | Modrinth |
Building Mods
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effortless Structure | Fabric/Forge | Modrinth | Easy and versatile way to copy common building patterns in order to speed up creative building. Can be used on any creative server. |
| Grid | Fabric | Modrinth | Displays a grid for each block. |
| Litematica | Fabric | Curseforge | Loads schematics and display a template on client-side. Requires MaLiLib. |
| WorldEdit | Fabric/Forge | Modrinth | Multiple tools that help modify the world as a whole, for use on creative worlds. |
| WorldEditCUI | Liteloader | Modrinth | Client-side UI that allows you to visualize WorldEdit selections. |
Bookkeeping
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghostwriter | Forge | Github | Allows loading and saving Minecraft books, great for librarians on the server. |
| Stendhal | Fabric | Modrinth | Allows loading and saving Minecraft books as well as including extra features to implement new GUIs and functionality when writing books. |
| Textbook | Fabric | Modrinth[note 1] | Allows you to import books from text files (and your clipboard) and export books to text files. Requires FireplaceLib. |
Botting
Remember to follow the botting rules of your server.
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| JS Macros | Fabric/Forge | Github | Write Javascript programs to run in-game. |
Chatting
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdvancedChat Core | Fabric | Github[note 2] | The host mod for all AdvancedChat mods. Mostly internal features, filters profanity and display a time for sent messages. |
| AdvancedChat Log | Fabric | Github[note 2] | Archives and searches through chat history. Requires AdvancedChat Core (above) |
| AdvancedChat Filters | Fabric | Github[note 2] | Manipulates incoming messages, can be scripted using Javascript. Requires AdvancedChat Core (above) |
| AdvancedChat Box | Fabric | Github[note 2] | Complex suggestion/autocompletion features. Requires AdvancedChat Core (above) |
| AdvancedChat HUD | Fabric | Github[note 2] | Formatting & tab features, similar to TabbyChat2. Requires AdvancedChat Core (above) |
| SimpleVoiceChat | Fabric | Modrinth | Integrates voice chat in Minecraft, allows you to have voice chat conversations with those nearby. |
| Neoforge | Modrinth | ||
| TalkBubbles | Fabric | Modrinth [note 1] | Adds chat bubbles on top of player's heads. |
Civ-specific
Most Civ-specific mods are currently not updated to 1.20. For 1.18 versions, click the 1.18 tab.
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CivModern | Fabric/Forge | Github | A collection of useful utilities for Civ, such as radar messages, macros, etc. (If you're playing CivMC, please make sure to use the CivMC-legal version.) |
| CombatRadar | Fabric/Forge | Modrinth | Radar and login/out messages, with ally/enemy/neutral name colors. |
Cosmetic
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetica | Fabric | Modrinth | Shows capes, hats, discord tags, and custom messages. |
| Ears | Fabric | Modrinth | Show ears, tails, wings, etc. that are stored on players' skins |
| Hatlist | Fabric | Modrinth | Shows hat skins on the player tab list. |
HUD/PvP Mods
Remember to follow the legal PvP techniques on your server.
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AppleSkin | Fabric | Github[note 1] | Shows hunger/saturation bars on bottom HUD. |
| Forge | Github | ||
| BetterPvP | Fabric | ChocolateMC | Shows potion effects, armor and tool durability and other additions making it easier to PVP. |
| NeoForge | ChocolateMC | ||
| InventoryHUD+ | Fabric | CurseForge | Allows you to see one's inventory permanently in game, adds other features common in PVP HUDs. |
| Forge | CurseForge | ||
| MiniHUD | Fabric | CurseForge | Shows in-game block data, most notably light level data (requires MaLiLib) |
Mapping
Remember to turn off cavemode if you install a map mod. Most Civ servers do not allow cavemode to be used.
Voxelmap: Hit M or your specified full screen map key, and go to Options, then de-select cavemode.
JourneyMap: Hit J or your specified full screen map key, and go to Options, under Minimap Preset 1 there should be an option for Show Caves, de-select that option. Note: using the [ or ] keys can change between map modes in Journeymap, be cautious of switching to cavemode.
Xaero's Minimap: Hit Y or your specified settings keybind, and go to Block Map Settings, in this menu there is the cave mode option, click it a few times until it says Cave Mode: Off.
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby | Fabric | Modrinth | Allows for render distances greater than the server's view-distance |
| Distant Horizons | Fabric/Forge | GitLab[note 3] | Allows infinite draw distance which allows rendering across the Minecraft world |
| JourneyMap | Fabric | Modrinth | Has a good looking interface, lots of customizable options. Support here |
| Neoforge | Modrinth | ||
| VoxelMap | Fabric | Modrinth [note 4] | Waypoint icons; world map can be zoomed out very far. Support here |
| Xaero's Minimap (Fair Play) | Fabric | Modrinth | Shows a minimap of the world, smoothest experience, has relatively basic features This version automatically disables entities and cave mode. |
| Neoforge | Modrinth | ||
| Xaero's World Map | Fabric | Modrinth | World map view in combination with Xaero's Minimap. |
| Neoforge | Modrinth |
Optimization/Performance
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetterBeds | Fabric | Modrinth | Optimizes bed rendering -- low impact on performance. |
| DashLoader | Fabric | Modrinth[note 5] | Improves asset loading by caching the games content. |
| DynamicFPS | Fabric | Modrinth | Reduces the speed as which Minecraft renders when it's not focused. |
| Neoforge | Modrinth | ||
| EntityCulling | Fabric | Modrinth | Optimizes entity rendering by not loading any mobs not visible -- useful in large cities. |
| Neoforge | Modrinth | ||
| FastChest | Fabric | Modrinth | Optimizes chest rendering -- low to medium impact on performance. |
| FerriteCore | Fabric | Modrinth | Reduces memory usage of Minecraft -- high impact on performance |
| NeoForge | Modrinth | ||
| FPS Reducer | Fabric | Modrinth | Reduces rendering load when Minecraft is not focused -- low impact in game, medium impact while in another window |
| NeoForge | Modrinth | ||
| Krypton | Fabric | Modrinth | Optimizes the Minecraft networking stack -- low to medium performance |
| Lithium | Fabric | Modrinth | Optimizes the internal game server to reduce tick usage -- medium to high impact on performance |
| Optifine | Forge | Optifine | Provides an FPS booster, HD texture and shader support. |
| Sodium | Fabric | Modrinth | Optimizes graphical rendering on computers, and greatly reduces framerate & stuttering -- strong impact on performance |
Visual Enhancement/Replay
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma Utils | Fabric | Modrinth | Adds keybind to enable gamma mode. |
| Iris Shaders | Fabric | Modrinth | Shader mod that intends to be compatible with Optifine shader packs |
| Optifine | Forge | Optifine | Provides an FPS booster, HD texture and shader support. |
| ReplayMod | Forge | Modrinth | Records game sessions and replay afterwards at any perspective.[note 6] |
| World Tools | Fabric | CurseForge | Downloads world content from the client via a keybind. Please see the page for more info. |
| Forge | CurseForge | ||
| Chunky | Standalone | Github | A rendering application that creates realistic images of Minecraft worlds |
| Minecraft World Downloader | Standalone | Github | Decrypts network traffic to create a world map of the server. |
Miscellaneous
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Tracker | Fabric | CurseForge | Remembers chest contents on client side. |
| Ding | Fabric | Modrinth | Plays a 'ding' sound on loading, joining servers. Great for long loading times. |
| NeoForge | Modrinth | ||
| Fadeless | Fabric | Modrinth | Removes the fade out from loading screens -- low impact on performance |
| In-Game Account Switcher | Fabric | Modrinth | Allows you to switch accounts in the game, without having to restart Minecraft. (Please note, alts are no longer allowed on any Civ server.) |
| NeoForge | Modrinth | ||
| Just Enough Items | Fabric | Modrinth | Shows items and recipes in a sidebar in inventory. (Does not show factory recipes.) |
| NeoForge | Modrinth | ||
| Mod Menu | Fabric | Modrinth | Adds a mod menu for Fabric, showing all the mods installed. |
| Notes | Fabric | Modrinth | Adds built in notes for later use. |
| Forge | Modrinth | ||
| Screenshot to Clipboard | Fabric | Modrinth | Allows you to send screenshots to the clipboard. Not compatible with Optifine. |
| Forge | Modrinth | ||
| Time Changer | Fabric | Modrinth | Allows you to change the time on the server, visible on client-side only. |
| Zoomify | Fabric | Modrinth | A zoom mod with infinite customizability. |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The noted version is 1.20.1, although it should work for all 1.20 versions.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 This is a third party port of AdvancedChat to 1.20, as an official version has not been released.
- ↑ This is an experimental version of Distant Horizons for 1.20.4, please use at your own risk.
- ↑ This is a fork of the original VoxelMap, the previous Voxelmap maintainer (MamiyaOtaru) has disappeared without handing off the project, and this is a continuation of the project so far.
- ↑ This mod says it's updated to 1.20.1, but use at your own risk.
- ↑ Please note that ReplayMod is only legal on CivMC for the purposes of creating videos or related content.
Building Mods
| Mod name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effortless Building | Forge | 1.12.2 | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Easy and versatile way to copy common building patterns in order to speed up creative building. | |
| Grid (Fabric) | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Shows a grid to show each block | ||
| Grid (Forge) | Forge | 1.12 | 1.16.4 | Shows a grid to show each block | ||
| Litematica | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | A continuation of schematica, allows you to load schematics and display a template on client-side. Requires MaLiLib (see Dependencies) | ||
| Schematica | Forge | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | Allows you to load schematics and display a client-side template | ||
| WorldEdit | Forge/Fabric | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Multiple tools that help modify the world as a whole, for use on creative servers. |
| WorldEditCUI | Liteloader/Fabric | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Client-side UI that allows you to visualize WorldEdit selections. |
Bookkeeping
| Mod name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghostwriter | Forge | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | 1.16.4 | 1.18.2 | Allows loading and saving Minecraft books, great for librarians on the server. |
| Stendhal | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Allows loading and saving Minecraft books as well as including extra features to implement new GUIs and functionality when writing books | ||
| Textbook | Fabric/Quilt | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Allows you to import books from text files (and your clipboard) and export books to text files. |
Bots
Remember to follow the botting rules of your server.
| Mod name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Macros | Forge | 1.12.2 | Write Lua scripts. | |||
| JSMacros | Forge/Fabric | 1.16.5 (Fabric) | 1.18.2 (Fabric) | Write Javascript, Python, or Lua scripts. | ||
| MacroKey Keybinding | Forge | 1.12.2 | 1.16.5 | Binds keys to send commands with a press of a button. | ||
| MacroMod | LiteLoader | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | Write scripts using an ingame tool. | ||
| Angelia | (standalone) | Standalone instructions here | A console bot created by Maxopoly that does not require Minecraft to run. | |||
Chat
| Mod name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | 1.20 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdvancedChat | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 (Core) | A general chat enhancer mod/set of mods. Prior to 1.18 these mods were all merged into one single mod.
- Core: Mostly internal features, filters profanity and display a time - Log: Archives and searches through chat history - Filters: Manipulates incoming messages, can be scripted using Javascript - Box: Complex suggestion/autocompletion features - HUD: Formatting & tab features, similar to TabbyChat2 - Macros: Send messages based on macros | |||
| Chat Bubbles | Forge | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | Adds chat bubbles to proximity chatters | |||
| CivRelay | Fabric | 1.12.2 (CivRealms) | 1.16.5 (CivClassic) | Sends messages to discord channels from ingame | |||
| SkyNet | Forge | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | Alerts users of other users' join/leave. (Usually not shown on Civ servers) | |||
| SimpleVoiceChat | Fabric/Forge | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Integrates voice chat in Minecraft, allows you to have voice chat conversations with those nearby.
See mod page for more information. | ||
| TabbyChat2 | Liteloader | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | Adds tabs to chat similar to AdvancedChat, requires MnmUtils | |||
| ChatAbove | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Adds text bar above of the player head, similar to Chat Bubbles (Included in CivCubed's official modpack). Requires Cloth Config API |
Civ-Specific
| Mod name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | 1.20 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Mod | Fabric/Forge | 1.16.5 | (TBA) | Display reinforcement info on the faces of blocks | |||
| CivModern | Fabric/Forge | 1.16.4 | 1.18.2 | 1.20.1 | Radar messages; macros for using ice roads and holding down mouse buttons | ||
| CivRadar | Forge | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | Radar, login/out messages. | |||
| CombatRadar | Fabric/Forge | 1.12.2 (Liteloader) | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Radar and login/out messages, with ally/enemy/neutral name colors. | ||
| Snitch Mod | Fabric/Forge | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Display snitch fields in-game, load snitches from /jalist and chat alerts, help place snitches | |||
| Snitchmaster | Forge | 1.12.2 | Display snitch fields in-game, load snitches from /jalist and chat alerts, browse known snitches | ||||
| Synapse | Fabric/Forge | 1.12.2 (Liteloader) | (TBA) | Help locate and categorize players, and share info in real time with allies |
Cosmetic
| Mod name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | 1.20 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetica | Fabric/Quilt | 1.16.5 (Fabric) | 1.18.2 (Fabric) | 1.20.1 | Shows capes, hats, discord tags, and custom messages. | ||
| Dab Mod | Forge | 1.12.2 | https://giphy.com/gifs/squidward-dab-dabbing-lae7QSMFxEkkE | ||||
| Ears | Forge, Fabric, Quilt | 1.8 (Forge) | 1.12 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Fabric) | 1.18.2 (Fabric & Quilt) | Show ears, tails, wings, etc. that are stored on players' skins | |
| Hat List | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Shows hat skins on the player tab list. |
Dependencies
| Mod name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectury API | Forge/Fabric/Quilt | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Dependency for Roughly Enough Items (REI) | |||
| Bad Packets | Forge/NeoForge/Fabric/Quilt | 1.18.2 (Forge/NeoForge) | Dependency for WTHIT | ||||
| Cloth Config API | Forge/Fabric | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | 1.20.1 (Forge)1.20.1 (Fabric) | A Config API for Fabric and Forge, required for a few HUD and config plugins. | ||
| MaLiLib | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Dependency for many GUI mods -- note the version number needed, it designates the Fabric version it should be installed with. | |||
| MnmUtils | Liteloader | 1.8.9 | Dependency for TabbyChat2 |
HUD Mods & PvP
| Mod Name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5zig Reborn | Forge | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | 1.16.5 (dev, Fabric) | Adds various useful HUD additions and cosmetic features, from and FPS counter to rich discord presence | |
| AppleSkin | Forge/Fabric/Quilt | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Adds food value, saturation and health gain to the hunger and health bar. | |
| BetterF3 | Forge/NeoForge/Fabric/Quilt | 1.16.5 (Forge/NeoForge) | 1.18.2 (Forge/NeoForge) | Allows you to completely customize the F3 (or Debug) HUD built in with Minecraft. Requires Cloth Config API. | ||
| BetterPVP | Forge/Fabric | 1.8.9 (Forge) | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Shows potion effects, armor and tool durability and other additions making it easier to PVP |
| InventoryHUD+ | Forge/Fabric | 1.8.9 (Forge) | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Allows you to see one's inventory permanently in game, adds other features common in PVP HUDs. |
| MiniHUD | Liteloader/Fabric | 1.8.9 (Forge?) | 1.12.2 (Liteloader) | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Shows in-game block data, most notably light level data (requires MaLiLib) |
| WTHIT (What The Hell Is That?) | Forge/NeoForge/Fabric/Quilt | 1.16.5 (Forge/NeoForge) | 1.18.2 (Forge/NeoForge) | Shows the name of the block you're looking at on-screen. Continuation of HWYLA and WAILA. Requires Bad Packets. Make sure to turn off "Show Entity Health" and "Show Furnace Contents" in the in-game config to comply with server rules. |
Mapping
Remember to turn off cavemode if you install a map mod. Most civ servers do not allow cavemode to be used.
Voxelmap: Hit M or your specified full screen map key, and go to Options, then de-select cavemode.
Journeymap: Hit J or your specified full screen map key, and go to Options, under Minimap Preset 1 there should be an option for Show Caves, de-select that option. Note: using the [ or ] keys can change between map modes in Journeymap, be cautious of switching to cavemode.
Xaero's Minimap: Hit Y or your specified settings keybind, and go to Block Map Settings, in this menu there is the cave mode option, click it a few times until it says Cave Mode: Off.
| Mod Name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | Description | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journeymap | Forge/Fabric | 1.8.9 (Forge) | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Best-looking interface, very customizable;
some other mods require it (MapSync, SnitchMod, Synapse) |
Discord |
| Voxelmap | Forge/Fabric | 1.12.2 (Forge/Liteloader) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Fabric)[note 1] | Waypoint icons; world map can be zoomed out very far | Discord | |
| Xaero's Minimap | Forge/Fabric | 1.8.9 (Forge) | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Shows a minimap of the world, smoothest experience,
has relatively basic features |
|
| Xaero's Minimap (Fair Play) | Forge/Fabric | 1.8.9 (Forge) | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Fair play version of the above, removes features to be
universally compliant with other servers. |
|
| Xaero's World Map | Forge/Fabric | 1.8.9 (Forge) | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | World map view in combination with Xaero's Minimap | |
| Map Sync | Forge/Fabric | 1.18.2 | Synchronize map data with friends live as you explore.
Requires Journeymap (v5.8.3+) or Voxelmap (v1.11.2). |
Discord |
Marketing, Appearance, and Replay
Remember to follow your server's rules on world downloading.
| Mod Name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Shaders | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Shader mod that intends to be compatible with Optifine shader packs | ||
| Oculus | Forge | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Port of Iris Shaders to work with FML, recommends using Rubidium | ||
| MoreChunks | Forge | 1.12.2 (beta) | Increases terrain render distance on servers with low-render distance, does not increase performance | |||
| ReplayMod | Fabric/Forge | 1.8.9 (Forge) | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Fabric) | 1.18.2 (Fabric) | Records game sessions and replay afterwards at any perspective. |
| World Downloader | Liteloader/Forge | 1.12.2 (Liteloader) | 1.16.4 (Forge) | Downloads world content from the client | ||
| Chunky | Standalone | up to 1.18.2 | A rendering tool that creates realistic images of Minecraft worlds | |||
| Minecraft World Downloader | Standalone | Standalone downloads here | Decrypts network traffic to create a world map of the server | |||
Optimization/Performance Mods
| Mod Name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Beds | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Optimizes bed rendering -- low impact on performance | ||
| DashLoader | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Improves asset loading by caching the games content. | ||
| DynamicFPS | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Reduces the speed as which Minecraft renders when it's not focused. | ||
| Enhanced Block Entities | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Increases performance on rendering block entities. | ||
| Entity Culling | Forge/Fabric | 1.8.9 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Optimizes entity rendering by not loading any mobs not visible -- medium impact on performance | |
| FastChest | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Optimizes chest rendering -- low to medium impact on performance | ||
| FerriteCore | Forge/Fabric | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Reduces memory usage of Minecraft -- high impact on performance | ||
| FPS Reducer | Forge | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Reduces rendering load when Minecraft is not focused -- low impact in game, medium impact while in another window |
| Hydrogen | Fabric | 1.16.5 | Reduces memory usage of Minecraft -- high impact on performance (replaced by FerriteCore) | |||
| Lithium | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Optimizes the internal game server to reduce tick usage -- medium to high impact on performance | ||
| No Fade | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Removes the fade out from loading screens -- low impact on performance | ||
| Magnesium | Forge | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 (alpha) | Forge rewrite of Sodium -- provides better graphical rendering on computers (also see Rubidium) | ||
| Phosphor | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Rewrites the Minecraft lighting engine to better render lighting & shadows -- high impact on performance | ||
| Optifine | Forge | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Provides an FPS booster, HD texture and shader support -- Consider using Magnesium or Rubidium as an alternative. |
| OptiFabric | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Fabric wrapper for Optifine (not recommended, follow instructions on how to install OptiFabric) | ||
| Rubidium | Forge | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Forge version of Sodium -- provides better graphical rendering to reduce framerate | ||
| Rubidium Extras | Forge | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Add-on to Rubidium and Magnesium, increases performance on heavily modded environments, Zoom key, etc. | ||
| Sodium | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Optimizes graphical rendering on computers, and greatly reduces framerate & stuttering -- medium impact on performance | ||
| Smooth Boot | Forge/Fabric | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Fabric) | Changes multithreading performance on Minecraft -- medium impact on performance |
Miscellaneous
| Mod Name | Loader | 1.8 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.18 | 1.20 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Sprinting | Forge/Fabric | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | 1.16.3 | Adds more toggle keybinds for sprinting | ||
| Boosted Brightness | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | 1.20.1 | Adds an increased slider for brightness beyond 100%. | ||
| Chest Tracker | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | 1.20.1 | Remembers chest contents on client side. | ||
| Critical Orientation | Fabric | 1.16.5 | Perfectly place ice boats. | ||||
| Ding | Forge | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | 1.20.2 | Adds a 'ding' sound on loading and joining servers, great for long loading times. |
| Full Brightness Toggle | Forge/Fabric | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | 1.20.4 | Simple toggle button to increase gamma. | ||
| Gammabright | Liteloader | 1.8.9 | 1.12.2 | Turn brightness to increase gamma. | |||
| GammaUtils | Fabric/Quilt | 1.16.5 (Fabric) | 1.18.2 | 1.20.4 | Allows you to change the gamma value in game, and have fully client side effects. | ||
| GJEB | Forge/NeoForge | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.20.1 | Turn brightness up to 1000%. | |||
| In-Game Account Switcher | Forge/Fabric | 1.8.9 (Forge) | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | 1.20.1 (Forge) | Allows you to switch accounts in the game, without having to restart Minecraft. |
| I Know What I'm Doing | Forge/Fabric | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Suppresses in-game tooltips. | ||
| Just Enough Items (JEI) | Forge/Fabric | 1.8.9 (Forge) | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | 1.20.2 (Forge) | Recipe & item shower. (Note: does not show Factory recipes) |
| Roughly Enough Items (REI) | Forge/Fabric/NeoForge | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | 1.20.4 (Forge) | Fabric equivalent of Just Enough Items, with a Forge version for some reason? Requires Architectury API | ||
| Krypton | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | 1.20.4 | Optimizes the Minecraft networking stack -- low to medium performance | ||
| Magnesium Dynamic Lights | Forge | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | 1.20.1 | Adds dynamic lighting compatible with Magnesium and Rubidium | ||
| Mod Menu | Fabric/Quilt | 1.16.5 (Fabric) | 1.18.2 | 1.20.4 | Adds a mod menu for Fabric, showing all the mods installed (it's built into Forge.) | ||
| Notes | Forge | 1.12.2 | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Write notes for yourself in game. | ||
| Notes for Fabric | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Write notes for yourself in game. | |||
| OAuth | Forge/Fabric | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Attempts to reauthenticate your client and allows you to log into multiple accounts. | ||
| Ok Zoomer | Fabric/Quilt | 1.16.5 (Fabric) | 1.18.2 (Fabric) | A comprehensive Zoom mod that gives a configurable keybounded zoom key. | |||
| Pling | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Adds a sound when Minecraft is done loading. | |||
| Screenshot to Clipboard | Forge/Fabric | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 (Forge) | 1.18.2 (Forge) | Allows you to send screenshots to the clipboard. Not compatible with Optifine. | ||
| Time Changer | Fabric | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | Allows you to change the time on the server, visible on client-side only. | |||
| WI Zoom | Fabric | 1.12.2 (Forge) | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | A comprehensive zoom mod with configurable key and zoom magnification. | ||
| Zoomify | Fabric | 1.18.2 |
Notes
- ↑ The previous Voxelmap maintainer (MamiyaOtaru) has disappeared without handing off the project, so the new maintainer (Tobi) isn't allowed to post his 1.18+ updates to CurseForge, Modrinth, or any other popular mods listings. Forge versions exist for 1.12-1.17 only.
Building Mods
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematica | Forge | Curseforge | Allows you to load schematics and display a client-side template. |
| WorldEdit | Forge | Curseforge | Multiple tools that help modify the world as a whole, for use on creative worlds. |
| WorldEditCUI | Liteloader | Curseforge | Client-side UI that allows you to visualize WorldEdit selections. |
Bookkeeping
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghostwriter | Forge | Github | Allows loading and saving Minecraft books, great for librarians on the server. |
Botting
Remember to follow the botting rules of your server.
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacroMod | Liteloader | Litemod server | Write scripts using a complex in-game tool. (Note: no longer updated). |
Chatting
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Bubbles | Liteloader | Curseforge | Adds chat bubbles to proximity chatters. |
| Skynet | Forge | Github | Shows messages of other users' join/leave. |
| TabbyChat2 | Liteloader | Curseforge | Adds tabs to chat similar to AdvancedChat, requires MnmUtils |
Civ-specific
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CivRadar | Forge | Github | Adds radar, login and logout messages. |
Cosmetic
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ears | Forge | Modrinth | Show ears, tails, wings, etc. that are stored on players' skins |
HUD/PvP Mods
Remember to follow the legal PvP techniques on your server.
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5zig Reborn | Forge | Github | Adds various useful HUD additions and cosmetic features, from and FPS counter to rich discord presence |
| BetterPvP | Forge | ChocolateMC | Shows potion effects, armor and tool durability and other additions making it easier to PVP |
| InventoryHUD+ | Forge | CurseForge | Shows potion effects, armor and tool durability and other additions making it easier to PVP |
| MiniHUD | Forge/Liteloader | CurseForge | Shows in-game block data, most notably light level data (requires MaLiLib) |
Mapping
Remember to turn off cavemode if you install a map mod. Most Civ servers do not allow cavemode to be used.
Voxelmap: Hit M or your specified full screen map key, and go to Options, then de-select cavemode.
JourneyMap: Hit J or your specified full screen map key, and go to Options, under Minimap Preset 1 there should be an option for Show Caves, de-select that option. Note: using the [ or ] keys can change between map modes in Journeymap, be cautious of switching to cavemode.
Xaero's Minimap: Hit Y or your specified settings keybind, and go to Block Map Settings, in this menu there is the cave mode option, click it a few times until it says Cave Mode: Off.
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| JourneyMap | Forge | Curseforge | Has a good looking interface, lots of customizable options. Support here |
| VoxelMap | Liteloader | Curseforge | Waypoint icons; world map can be zoomed out very far |
| Xaero's Minimap | Forge | Modrinth | Shows a minimap of the world, smoothest experience, but has relatively basic features |
| Xaero's Minimap (Fair Play) | Forge | Modrinth | Fair play version of the above, universally compliant with other servers. |
| Xaero's World Map | Forge | Modrinth | World map view in combination with Xaero's Minimap |
Optimization/Performance
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EntityCulling | Forge | Modrinth | Optimizes entity rendering by not loading any mobs not visible -- useful in large cities. |
| FPS Reducer | Forge | Modrinth | Reduces rendering load when Minecraft is not focused -- low impact in game, medium impact while in another window |
| Optifine | Forge | Optifine | Provides an FPS booster, HD texture and shader support. |
Visual Enhancement/Replay
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammabright | Liteloader | Curseforge | Turn brightness up to increase gamma. |
| ReplayMod | Forge | ReplayMod | Records game sessions and replay afterwards at any perspective. |
| Chunky | Standalone | Github | A rendering application that creates realistic images of Minecraft worlds |
Miscellaneous
| Mod name | Loader | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Game Account Switcher | Forge | Modrinth | Allows you to switch accounts in the game, without having to restart Minecraft. (Please note, alts are no longer allowed on any Civ server.) |
| Just Enough Items | Forge | Modrinth | Shows items and recipes in a sidebar in inventory. (Does not show factory recipes.) |
Migration
If you're migrating from an older version of Minecraft (for this guide, 1.18) to a newer version, and you'd like to keep your configs, map data, etc., there are few steps that need to be done:
- Copy your
configsfolder to your new version. (This is also where your MacroMod scripts are stored.) - Porting your map data depends on your map mods.
- JourneyMap: Copy the
journeymapfolder. - VoxelMap: Copy the
voxelmapfolder. - Xaero's Map: Copy the
XaeroWaypointsandXaeroWorldMapfolders. - Distant Horizons: Copy the
Distant_Horizons_server_datafolder. - Bobby: Copy the
.bobbyfolder.
- JourneyMap: Copy the
Once you have it all copied into your new instance, congratulations, you're all set! Make sure you download their respective mods and they should be working once again.
Notes
- ↑ If you've been using MultiMC or PolyMC in the past, see this guide to update and migrate your launcher. Prism is the successor to both that provides more active updates and downloads to CurseForge/Modrinth.
- ↑ Quilt has been dropped from this guide due to fewer mods having support for Quilt.
- ↑ Forge has been dropped from this guide due to more development occurring on 1.20 on NeoForge.