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Vulkan Plus

An Optimization Modpack using the Vulkan Rendering Engine

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Quick answer

Which Vulkan Plus release should I use?

Updated 8 months ago
Latest stable file Vulkan Plus v1.17
Game version 1.21.11
Loader Fabric 0.18.4

Vulkan Plus v1.17 is a complete pack release for 1.21.11 with Fabric 0.18.4. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. 10 mods in this pack file.

Pack setup

How should I set up Vulkan Plus for players and a server?

Use Vulkan Plus v1.17 as the pack version. Install the pack as its own launcher instance. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file, so check the release notes before setting up a dedicated server. Do not upload the ordinary client folder blindly.

Client instance Install Vulkan Plus v1.17
Dedicated server setup Match Vulkan Plus v1.17
Pack loader Fabric 0.18.4

A pack is a matched client and server setup, not one mod with an install-side label. Keep its release, loader, manifest and overrides together.

Plan the server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide
Referenced mods 10
Client only 1
Server only 0
Not labelled 9

These numbers come from the pack file you chose. “Not labelled” means we don’t know which side it belongs on—not that it is safe everywhere. The file count is not a RAM estimate.

What are the server requirements for Vulkan Plus?

Vulkan Plus v1.17. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.

10 mods in this pack file

The selected pack release is Vulkan Plus v1.17. That file is for Minecraft 1.21.11 with Fabric 0.18.4. It contains 10 mod projects. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file. Check their notes before using one, and do not upload an ordinary client folder or rebuild the pack mod by mod. A file count cannot tell us the right RAM, CPU or storage; size the server for the players and world you actually run.

About this project

What kind of pack is Vulkan Plus?

This lightweight optimization modpack utilizes Vulkan instead of OpenGL as the rendering engine. Due to this, some well-known optimization mods like Sodium couldn't be included, and shaders are not supported (for now). However, it still provides a significant FPS boost while maintaining the vanilla gameplay experience.

For players who want additional quality-of-life improvements, check out the "Vulkan Plus QoL" modpack.

Please note that this modpack will only be updated for the latest version the Vulkan mod supports. Older versions will not receive further updates.

FAQ

What are the requirements to run this Modpack?

  • You need a GPU that supports at least Vulkan 1.2. To check if your GPU supports Vulkan, run "vulkaninfo" in a terminal or command prompt.

Which graphics cards support Vulkan 1.2?

  • AMD: Radeon RX 400 series and newer
  • Nvidia: GeForce GTX 900 series and newer

"My GPU supports Vulkan 1.2, but the game crashes!"

Does this modpack support shaders?

  • Not yet. Shader support is being worked on by the Vulkan mod developers, but there's still a long way to go.

Questions and Answers inspired by official Vulkan Wiki

Project description from CurseForge.

Mods in Vulkan Plus v1.17

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c2me-fabric-mc1.21.11-0.3.7+alpha.0.9.jar SHA-1 8ba48c81c03c5287b7dd1e39e66603c64a1bf3a0 · CurseForge file 7694219 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
entityculling-fabric-1.9.5-mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1 e2e88c0b2286148e9547eb23d95d2e30e60ad753 · CurseForge file 7396702 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
fabric-api-0.141.3+1.21.11.jar SHA-1 50de67eb221f0b38216da8668b09ca311327040e · CurseForge file 7570021 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
ferritecore-8.2.0-fabric.jar SHA-1 c2e2f5e008f5bc9f401dfad8ca94909917006b65 · CurseForge file 7524516 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
krypton-0.2.10.jar SHA-1 94ddaeeae6ca7fecc79e54a0aa02a5438a775a99 · CurseForge file 7071056 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
lithium-fabric-0.21.3+mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1 7733e091bebe5f68aaa4e13cfb6f1eaf3a192379 · CurseForge file 7587007 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
modmenu-17.0.0-beta.2.jar SHA-1 632c7565ba0fbc033aa4574e1ae6919f277fe03b · CurseForge file 7441070 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
placeholder-api-2.8.1+1.21.10.jar SHA-1 4950367323147265b272ad2156bf1a343db3f64c · CurseForge file 7149012 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
ScalableLux-0.1.6+fabric.c25518a-all.jar SHA-1 9df93ab6442fa374c17fab6b5181fe2c215d9d5b · CurseForge file 7035318 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
VulkanMod_1.21.11-0.6.1.jar SHA-1 65d3e6c8c6358473fc987405bbde003aed2f59de · CurseForge file 7712119 · Project link unavailable Client only

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Recent files

Vulkan Plus versions and loaders

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