CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Subtle Effects
Adding many new subtle details through particles and a few sounds
Quick answer
Which Subtle Effects release matches 26.2 NeoForge?
Subtle Effects (NeoForge) 26.2-1.14.3 targets 26.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Subtle Effects required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Subtle Effects (NeoForge) 26.2-1.14.3 need?
Subtle Effects (NeoForge) 26.2-1.14.3 on 26.2 NeoForge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install Fzzy Config, KotlinLangForge, KotlinLangForge first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Subtle Effects without breaking your instance.
Built for Subtle Effects (NeoForge) 26.2-1.14.3 on 26.2 NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Subtle Effects (NeoForge) 26.2-1.14.3. It targets 26.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fzzy Config, KotlinLangForge, KotlinLangForge first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Subtle Effects (NeoForge) 26.2-1.14.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Subtle Effects add?
📘 Description
Adding many new subtle details through particles and a few sounds. All of which can be toggled, and some can be further customized. The mod also comes with built-in particle culling and a particle render distance. This mod was designed to be mainly client-sided, but there are a few features that require server access to work, see the FAQ for more details.
✨ Some Key Features
- Particle culling
- Particle render distance
- Fire-related blocks (fire, campfires, candles, torches, etc) have sparks
- Villagers and players snore and have Z particles
- Slimes leave a trail of slime
- Glowstone and redstone blocks emit dust particles
- Allay and Vexes emit magic
- Shearing a sheep drops fluff
- Burning entities have sparks, smoke, and flames
- Vanilla smoke has been replaced with updated textures similar to campfire smoke
- Players with 3 hearts or less have a heartbeat
- Players with 3 hunger or less have stomach growling
- Wearing a mob head will apply the spectator shader for that mob (currently only for the creeper head and Enderman head from Supplemenaries)
- Players and a few mobs have running dust clouds
- Mobs have dust clouds when they hit the ground
- And much more...
A full list of features can be found on the wiki.
Requires Fzzy Config.
📜 Terms of Use
You may
✅ Use this mod as a reference to understand and or create something of your own, as long as it is not a copy or recreation
✅ Use this mod in modpacks with credit and one or more links to any of the project pages*
✅ Edit for personal use
✅ Use this mod for/in YouTube videos or streams with credit and one or more links to any of the project pages*
✅ Create resource packs, data packs, and addon mods for this mod
You may not
❌ Reupload/publish this mod to any website without explicit permission from me and one or more links to any of the project pages*
❌ Redistribute edited or unedited assets** from this mod without permission from me and credit
* Project pages include CurseForge, Modrinth, Planet Minecraft, GitHub
** Assets include logos, banners, textures, models, etc
📚 F.A.Q
Q: Can {XYZ} feature be disabled?
A: Yes, all features can be disabled in the config menu. If you find that a feature/change cannot be disabled, please report it as a bug
Q: How to disable Dust Clouds?
A: The configs for dust clouds are located in the Items/Dust Clouds config section
Q: How to disable dropped item particles?
A: The configs for dropped item particles are located in the Entities/Item Rarity config section and can be disabled by changing Particle Display Type to OFF
Q: Will you support Forge?
A: Absolutely not, Forge 1.20.1 is the only version I will support Forge on.
Q: What game environment does the mod run in?
A: The mod was designed to run client side, however, some extra features and details only work if the mod is also installed on the server. If installed on the server, all clients, including those running on LAN servers, will need the mod installed to join. For a list of features that require server access, visit the wiki.
Note: Forge 1.20.1 does NOT support the mod running client side only.
Q: Does this mod work with Fancy Block Particles, Particle Core, Visuality, Effective, Effectual, or Particular?
A: Yes
Q: Do you take suggestions/feature requests?
A: Yes, suggestions and feedback in general are much appreciated. You can provide feedback/suggestions in a GitHub issue, the CurseForge comments, or on my Discord Server. Please keep your suggestions somewhat Minecraft-y, e.g.
Q: The mod isn't working/no particles are appearing.
A: Check your Video Settings to make sure that the Particles setting is not set to minimal
Q: Will you support Forge beyond 1.20.1?
A: Absolutely not
💬 Translations
Feel free to translate this mod into any language or update existing translations. To get your translation into the mod, make a pull request on GitHub with the translated language file
All translators are credited in the list below.
- Simplified Chinese: kuhananxianglai
- Traditional Chinese: OutlinedArc217
- Literal Chinese: OutlinedArc217
- Japanese: gohkenytp, Kazumadness, KAGUYA-1137
- Mexican Spanish: TheLegendofSaram
- Korean: sunbatheproductions
- Russian: Det-rovv
📢 Additional Credit
Stomach Growling Sound Effect, licensed under CC0
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Subtle Effects by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 13 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Subtle Effects versions and loaders
Subtle Effects (NeoForge) 26.2-1.14.3
SubtleEffects-neoforge-26.2-1.14.3.jar
17 Jun 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.