Gutt's Better Vanilla
ModpackWelcome to Better Vanilla, a modpack where Minecraft's simplicity meets a symphony of enhancements. Dive into the heart of familiar landscapes, now adorned with nuanced tweaks that amplify the essence of your adventure.
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Last Updated
Oct 1, 2026
Description

Vanilla but BETTER!
Welcome to Better Vanilla, a modpack where Minecraft's simplicity meets a symphony of enhancements. Dive into the heart of familiar landscapes, now adorned with nuanced tweaks that amplify the essence of your adventure.
π Enhanced Vanilla Vibes:
- Delicate adjustments to elevate your Minecraft journey.
- No novel blocks or mobsβjust refined mechanics.
- Immerse yourself in a new but known world
- Visual upgrades that gracefully enhance the landscape.
Embark on a journey through Better Vanilla and rediscover the joy of Minecraft with a bunch of improvements! ππ
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Contained Mods (141)
GeckoLib
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Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge)
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Architectury API
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Mouse Tweaks
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Xaero's Minimap
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YetAnotherConfigLib
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Sodium
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Iris Shaders
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FerriteCore
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[ETF] Entity Texture Features
Emissive, Random & Custom texture support for entities in resourcepacks just like Optifine but for Fabric
3D Skin Layers
Render the player skin layer in 3d!
CreativeCore
a core mod
Sound Physics Remastered
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SuperMartijn642's Config Lib
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Not Enough Animations
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Iceberg [Neo/Forge]
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AmbientSounds 6
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Chat Heads
See who are you chatting with!
Prism [Neo/Forge]
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Legendary Tooltips [Neo/Forge]
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Forge Config API Port
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Reese's Sodium Options
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Continuity
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Sodium Extra
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Item Highlighter [Neo/Forge]
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BaguetteLib
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Overflowing Bars
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Text Placeholder API
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Low On Fire
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Animated Items
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TLib
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Smooth Swapping
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