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The Better Vanilla

Modpack

[1.21.X] Improved visuals and performance, made for ANY and EVERY server or singleplayer.

Type

Modpack

Modrinth Downloads

3,924

Modrinth ID

u2PlzCkg

Last Updated

Jul 25, 2026

Description

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ABOUT

Optimization and Beauty. All In One! The Better Vanilla is focused on improved visuals and performance, made for ANY and EVERY server or singleplayer. BH

FEATURES

  • Many Optimization Mods
  • Fixed Bugs in Vanilla
  • Improved Visuals and Animations
  • Shaders
  • Client Tweaks and Improvements
  • GUI and HUD Elements
  • Waypoints and Coordinates Display
  • Discord Rich Presence

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CREDITS

Resourcepack: Stay True with No Bushy Leaves addon by HaiMcFly and the Mandala's GUI - Dark mode by cesar_zorak on top.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

Fabric

Game Versions

1.21 1.21.1 1.21.2 1.21.3 1.21.4 1.21.5 1.21.6 1.21.7 1.21.8 1.21.9 +6 more

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