CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Cold Breath
Adds an immersive breath effect in cold environments.
Quick answer
Which Cold Breath release should I use?
Cold Breath 1.6.1 targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Cold Breath 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 Cold Breath 1.6.1 need?
1.6.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric 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 Cold Breath without breaking your instance.
Built for Cold Breath 1.6.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.6.1. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric 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 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 1.6.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Cold Breath add?

Adds a breath effects that adapt to your environment and movement. Giving you a more realistic and immersive experience that is fully configurable. Very customizable, you can change the size, color, duration, interval and more. Designed to be very lightweight and completely configurable.
Default behaviour (configurable):
- Breath in cold biomes
- Realistic breathing intervals
- Breathing speed adjusts based on sprinting and health
- Breath bubbles underwater
- Season mods are supported (Serene Seasons and Fabric Seasons)
- Per dimension support (Nether default off, End default on)
- Altitude effects your breath
- Breath condensation in the morning
Preview (customizable):

Planned features:
- Heat source effect (lava, campfire etc)
- Status effect integration (fire resistance, slowness etc)
- Other players breath
- More visual breath configuration
- Support temperature mods like Though As Nails
Compatibility and Performance:
No compatibility issues, no performance impact and completely client-sided.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Cold Breath by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
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 builds1.21.3
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 22 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
Cold Breath versions and loaders
1.6.1
coldbreath-1.6.1.jar
14 Apr 2026
1.6.0
coldbreath-1.6.0.jar
10 Apr 2026
1.5.3
coldbreath-1.5.3.jar
23 Mar 2026
1.5.2
coldbreath-1.5.2.jar
1 Jan 2026
1.5.1
coldbreath-1.5.1.jar
1 Nov 2025
1.5.0
coldbreath-1.5.0.jar
31 Oct 2025
1.4.1
coldbreath-1.4.1.jar
23 Oct 2025
1.4.0
coldbreath-1.4.0.jar
6 Oct 2025
1.3.0
coldbreath-1.3.0.jar
5 Oct 2025
1.2.0
coldbreath-1.2.0.jar
2 Oct 2025
1.1.2
coldbreath-1.1.2.jar
1 Oct 2025
1.1.1
coldbreath-1.1.1.jar
1 Oct 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.