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Modrinth · Minecraft modpack

Distant Vanilla

A curated collection of lightweight mods and shaders that dramatically enhance vanilla Minecraft’s visuals, delivering a richer, more immersive experience while preserving the classic feel. Enjoy improved aesthetics, smoother performance, and elevated game

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Quick answer

Which Distant Vanilla release should I use?

Updated 11 months ago
Latest stable file Distant Vanilla 2.0.0
Game version 1.21.10
Loader Fabric 0.17.3

Distant Vanilla 2.0.0 is a complete pack release for 1.21.10 with Fabric 0.17.3. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. 22 mods in this pack file.

Pack setup

How should I set up Distant Vanilla for players and a server?

Use Distant Vanilla 2.0.0 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 Distant Vanilla 2.0.0
Dedicated server setup Match Distant Vanilla 2.0.0
Pack loader Fabric 0.17.3

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 22
Client only 10
Server only 0
Not labelled 12

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 Distant Vanilla?

Distant Vanilla 2.0.0. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.

22 mods in this pack file

The selected pack release is Distant Vanilla 2.0.0. That file is for Minecraft 1.21.10 with Fabric 0.17.3. It contains 22 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 Distant Vanilla?

This mod pack significantly enhances your overall Minecraft experience by introducing stunning visuals that truly bring the game to life. One of the standout features is the inclusion of distant horizons, which adds a improve reach of the landscape, making exploration even more immersive. Additionally, the mod pack offers numerous improvements, such as better train generation that enriches your world with more realistic stunning views. You will also notice enhanced sound effects that elevate the audio experience, making everything from the ambient sounds to specific actions more engaging and lifelike. Furthermore, optimized elytra movement allows for smoother and more responsive flying, giving you greater control as you soar through the skies.

I hope you take the time to enjoy the mod pack I’ve created! It’s designed to transform your playtime into an exciting and visually captivating adventure.

resourcepack [https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/stay-true]

Project description from Modrinth.

Mods in Distant Vanilla 2.0.0

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2032-world-height-1.1.jar SHA-1 6e5e687b1fe50f3fc47d6abdd2167dd8d5abe344 · Modrinth version 4isbwBRE · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
AmbientEnvironment-fabric-1.21.10-27.0.0.2.jar SHA-1 8e1ead4dddbfffa5231a71c1c81d6abc78095b7b · Modrinth version k5WzkdqI · Project link unavailable Client only
AmbientSounds_FABRIC_v6.2.2_mc1.21.9.jar SHA-1 27bd84a587e64b841fdb4c61fe6f740bf02aaa2d · Modrinth version gSAobA26 · Project link unavailable Client only
BetterThirdPerson-Fabric-1.20-1.9.0.jar SHA-1 affb7193218d896c0bd7459ecae31fb98b3b6b23 · Modrinth version 1yJzEpzh · Project link unavailable Client only
Chunky-Fabric-1.4.51.jar SHA-1 de52d424bdbd4d68e06b79306e0a1199db2a7b03 · Modrinth version kkEljQ4R · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
cicada-lib-0.14.3+1.21.9-1.21.10.jar SHA-1 5df55ab2733c3bb729a9ea87fef8a4d26c2a57d1 · Modrinth version CqAskfnS · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
CreativeCore_FABRIC_v2.14.7_mc1.21.9.jar SHA-1 34fd748a8ddc319316f15023805e0592a6981709 · Modrinth version w3HjbqwI · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
DistantHorizons-2.3.6-b-1.21.10-fabric-neoforge.jar SHA-1 2e9b05582bc573c952f167348b6abb5ab42b3003 · Modrinth version 9Y10ZuWP · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
do_a_barrel_roll-fabric-3.8.3+1.21.9.jar SHA-1 a2bc15f6e37e08627da4e21468e5e86f67837db2 · Modrinth version SSvdU922 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
eating-animation-1.20+1.9.61.jar SHA-1 d5a8909b0b864eb1a7a2d62368932d264eb60317 · Modrinth version AqXSvu6M · Project link unavailable Client only
fabric-api-0.135.0+1.21.10.jar SHA-1 68a4449ba6f5c7c06a97eac128a228694f736edb · Modrinth version qNm2IWMn · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
firstperson-fabric-2.4.4-mc1.20.1.jar SHA-1 243bc922df35f1da5173e75ef6ddf617c25f4d61 · Modrinth version maSfOt84 · Project link unavailable Client only
indium-1.0.30+mc1.20.4.jar SHA-1 b24233f29c0ce4802c61ea8998e01e6e4580ae60 · Modrinth version Aouse6P7 · Project link unavailable Client only
iris-fabric-1.9.6+mc1.21.9.jar SHA-1 365d6619b1526abf8475ff1fc1a537b033d9fafa · Modrinth version r1MZ1Bpv · Project link unavailable Client only
mru-1.0.24+edge+1.21.10-fabric.jar SHA-1 10bba879cdd01ed422a77acee2aec690679fb8b7 · Modrinth version 8L7NWA1k · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
Necronomicon-Fabric-1.4.2.jar SHA-1 563eef8154c73e099012f58f1b12a011e9d2b5b2 · Modrinth version twWimVNr · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
notenoughanimations-fabric-1.10.4.1-mc1.21.10.jar SHA-1 b643c45b0a3c157b010567c79cf240d651f661ee · Modrinth version U5spIFy5 · Project link unavailable Client only
sodium-fabric-0.7.2+mc1.21.10.jar SHA-1 3ade491ca5fc3074d332ff8eba2dbf0e294cc04e · Modrinth version VTidoe6U · Project link unavailable Client only
sounds-2.4.17+edge+1.21.9-fabric.jar SHA-1 6cbbc4e5e7e49a2e57f218f3279f80c13e0d4585 · Modrinth version sSjn02GQ · Project link unavailable Client only
spawnanimations-v1.11.2-mc1.17-1.21.10-mod.jar SHA-1 d7b36bdbcc52743023043fc1dafb5aee0e4a43ba · Modrinth version uOUZcu68 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
tectonic-3.0.15-fabric-1.21.10.jar SHA-1 d3322c0053aeb471e0695d5e11e2d2788fb09d13 · Modrinth version cu5vef3c · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
Terralith_1.21.x_v2.5.12.jar SHA-1 11221c79fd02debf963e322d5dd292f878213c0f · Modrinth version ulL17BPH · Project link unavailable Side not labelled

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