CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Client
A client-side mod for a better server experience
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Quick answer
Which Better Client release matches 1.21.11 NeoForge?
Better Client [NeoForge 1.21.11] 8.5.2 targets 1.21.11 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Better Client required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Better Client [NeoForge 1.21.11] 8.5.2 need?
[NeoForge 1.21.11] 8.5.2 on 1.21.11 NeoForge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install Architectury API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Better Client without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Client [NeoForge 1.21.11] 8.5.2 on 1.21.11 NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use [NeoForge 1.21.11] 8.5.2. It targets 1.21.11 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Architectury API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside [NeoForge 1.21.11] 8.5.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Client add?
Better Client is a mod making a better server experience for you.
As its name suggests, this is a client-side only mod with all the features to optimize your gaming experience to the fullest!
All the features that have been added can be found in the Wiki
Dependency
The vast majority of the features are switchable, and you can easily configure them visually within the game by "YetAnotherConfigLib" mod
Configuration files are also available.
Since 5.0.0 version, YACL has become an optional dependency. But still suggest you to install it.
Development
This mod is being updated and more features will be added in the future!
Add my discord and talk to me.
We do not recommend using versions 1.21.2 through 1.21.10, as you may encounter some performance issues, and these versions will never be updated again.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Client 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 builds1.21.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Client versions and loaders
[NeoForge 1.21.11] 8.5.2
better_client-neoforge-8.5.2.jar
16 May 2026
[NeoForge 1.21.11] 8.5.1
better_client-neoforge-8.5.1.jar
8 Apr 2026
[NeoForge 1.21.11] 8.5.0
better_client-neoforge-8.5.0.jar
6 Apr 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.