Core Enhancements
ModpackA refined, performance‑focused, visually polished upgrade to vanilla Minecraft
Description
Core Enhancements is all about upgrading your base Minecraft experience without making it feel like a completely different game. Every mod in here is handpicked to fit right into vanilla—giving you cleaner graphics, smoother performance, a cleaner UI, and better overall immersion, all while keeping that classic Minecraft feel you know and love.
Stays Vanilla – No annoying gameplay tweaks or random overhauls.
Looks & Feels Better – Crisp visual tweaks, clean UI, and better feedback while you play.
Runs Like a Dream – Boosts performance so your game runs faster, smoother, and way more stable on any setup.
If you’re looking for a cleaner, smoother, and more polished version of Minecraft—without losing the vanilla spark—this pack’s got you covered.
Tip: Grab the latest release so you’re always running the newest Minecraft features and updates!
⚠ Disclaimer
This modpack includes JourneyMap. This is a client-only mod, which means it can give you an advantage over other players.
Using it on public servers may get you banned, depending on the server’s rules.
Use at your own risk — or check with the server admins beforehand.
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Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge)
Config Screen API for Minecraft
Fabric API
Core API library for the Fabric toolchain
AppleSkin
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Controlling
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Entity Culling Fabric/Forge
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Clumps
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Sodium
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JourneyMap
Real-time map used for mapping in-game or your browser as you explore.
ImmediatelyFast
Speed up immediate mode rendering in Minecraft
Puzzles Lib
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Better Advancements
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YetAnotherConfigLib
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Complementary Shaders - Reimagined
Preserving the elements of Minecraft with exceptional quality, detail, and performance.
Mod Menu
Adds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Lithium (Fabric/NeoForge)
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Searchables
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Simple Voice Chat
A working voice chat in Minecraft!
Iris Shaders
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Chat Heads
See who are you chatting with!
FerriteCore
Memory usage optimizations
Forge Config API Port
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Packet Fixer
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Continuity
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BadOptimizations
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Dynamic FPS
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Cherished Worlds
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Zoomify
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Render the player skin layer in 3d!
Fast IP Ping
Yeet the laggy reversed DNS lookup for literal IP server addresses
WorldEdit
In-game Minecraft map editor - build bigger things more quickly!
Language Reload
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Better Mount HUD
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Remove Reloading Screen
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Controlify (Controller support)
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Ixeris
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TCDCommons API
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Better Statistics Screen
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Chunky
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Gamma Utils (Fullbright)
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Low On Fire
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No Resource Pack Warnings
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Status Effect Bars
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Low Shield
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Icons
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Recolourful Containers GUI + HUD
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Inventory Management
Sort and transfer items with the click of a button.
Better Lanterns
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E-LITE shaders (MakeUp edit)
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CalcMod
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Enchanted Books: Re-covered
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