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NiceVanilla

Tired of modpacks stuffed with things you don’t understand? NiceVanilla is here to be your new best friend in Minecraft!

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Quick answer

Which NiceVanilla release should I use?

Updated 2 days ago
Latest stable file NiceVanilla 1.21.11
Game version 1.21.11
Loader Fabric 0.19.3

NiceVanilla 1.21.11 is a complete pack release for 1.21.11 with Fabric 0.19.3. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. 16 mods in this pack file.

Pack setup

How should I set up NiceVanilla for players and a server?

Use NiceVanilla 1.21.11 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 NiceVanilla 1.21.11
Dedicated server setup Match NiceVanilla 1.21.11
Pack loader Fabric 0.19.3

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.

Referenced mods 16
Client only 11
Server only 0
Not labelled 5

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 NiceVanilla?

NiceVanilla 1.21.11. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.

16 mods in this pack file

The selected pack release is NiceVanilla 1.21.11. That file is for Minecraft 1.21.11 with Fabric 0.19.3. It contains 16 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 NiceVanilla?

NiceVannilla

Type: Lightweight Vanilla+

Modloader: Fabric

Supported Minecraft Versions: 1.21.3 – 1.21.11

Audience: Builders, streamers, casual players, vanilla purists

📌 Description
NiceVannilla is a lightweight modpack that preserves the spirit of vanilla Minecraft while adding just the right amount of quality-of-life improvements, visual enhancements, and building tools. No overhauls, no game-breaking changes — just a smoother, prettier, and more functional experience. Perfect for servers, content creation, or relaxed solo survival.

🧩 Core Mods
AppleSkin – Displays accurate food and saturation values

Chat Heads – Adds player avatars to chat messages

Entity Culling – Improves performance by hiding unseen entities

Fabric API – Core library for mod functionality

Iris Shaders + Sodium – Shader support with high FPS

JourneyMap – Minimap with waypoints and world view

Litematica + Printer – Advanced schematic building tools

MaLiLib – Required library for Litematica

Mod Menu – Easy mod management interface

My Terra Doll – Decorative or functional item

ReplayMod – Record and replay gameplay sessions

Simple Voice Chat – In-game voice communication

Sodium Extra – Extended graphics settings

Text Placeholder API – Template support for custom text

Solas Shader – Atmospheric lighting and visuals

⚙️ Features
Smooth performance on mid-range PCs

Shader support without FPS loss

Built-in voice chat for multiplayer

Precision building tools for creative projects

Replay recording for content creators

Fully compatible with vanilla mechanics.

!Please don't update Sodium on version 1.21.11 or game will crash

Project description from Modrinth.

Mods in NiceVanilla 1.21.11

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appleskin-fabric-mc1.21.11-3.0.8.jar SHA-1 441fdbf4e9c34fb61517ceb8e15618950dc4d314 · Modrinth version 59ti1rvg · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
chat_heads-1.2.8-fabric-1.21.11.jar SHA-1 696e479bdd86587da34243b692ad88225906929a · Modrinth version uQ4oSnyu · Project link unavailable Client only
entityculling-fabric-1.10.5-mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1 270493a6d3a3214495abed9e74f2181817043963 · Modrinth version sP0vNbeN · Project link unavailable Client only
fabric-api-0.141.6+1.21.11.jar SHA-1 c98467cbbaf4d197377266795ae015f4130d65b6 · Modrinth version 6qAuTtLR · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
freecam-fabric-1.4.0+mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1 8ef063ed6259642a8f4901ce6d820c6b260eb8e6 · Modrinth version zjfNOY3S · Project link unavailable Client only
iris-fabric-1.10.7+mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1 aae8567bd9ea397d50aff1d0b680a82ffe67040c · Modrinth version fDpuVzVr · Project link unavailable Client only
journeymap-fabric-1.21.11-6.0.0.jar SHA-1 901dbdf7e50605a53cb3d1232e625c445b428b08 · Modrinth version 6Np0S5K2 · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
litematica-fabric-1.21.11-0.26.12.jar SHA-1 f8280b7f0e4cd3bfcc0270f96b7b5e87f4759292 · Modrinth version b3dJnV8d · Project link unavailable Client only
litematica-printer-1.21.11-3.2.1B.jar SHA-1 ea2fc7daa522df2c56c5930fe5e7cf87752236ca · Modrinth version P4FcgXko · Project link unavailable Client only
malilib-fabric-1.21.11-0.27.16.jar SHA-1 fc6930259e301a878f35576ecf55a770be0b4089 · Modrinth version oaU4Ys3J · Project link unavailable Client only
modmenu-17.0.0.jar SHA-1 544a8b340ac3918d85bcc7d02eaff5372814354b · Modrinth version Tyk71iSw · Project link unavailable Client only
MyTotemDoll-2.3.3+1.21.11.jar SHA-1 32739286bfb01f42253516670c7afd1e6ffb7bf6 · Modrinth version VX3p0HFg · Project link unavailable Client only
placeholder-api-2.8.2+1.21.10.jar SHA-1 bbdc920ecff993148cd6e81a208536132245ce40 · Modrinth version qxjzQ9xY · Project link unavailable Side not labelled
replaymod-1.21.11-2.6.27.jar SHA-1 6f840b1c05a648b2852d70294c6bb801818772ea · Modrinth version LcmLujKZ · Project link unavailable Client only
sodium-fabric-0.8.12+mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1 4d80592bef36674e7469ae2737a7704b826289ae · Modrinth version NFkjnzWE · Project link unavailable Client only
voicechat-fabric-1.21.11-2.6.22.jar SHA-1 d607bc579bb5e0488a539ed87e62e91f10d38376 · Modrinth version CN53keBo · Project link unavailable Side not labelled

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9 available setups

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Recent files

NiceVanilla versions and loaders

9 of 9 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.