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Distant Horizons for VulkanMod
VulkanMod compatible version of Distant Horizons
Quick answer
Which Distant Horizons for VulkanMod release should I use?
Distant Horizons for VulkanMod 2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.2-mc1.21.11 targets 1.21.11 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 1 required mod needs a matching file.
Where it goes
Is Distant Horizons for VulkanMod 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 Distant Horizons for VulkanMod 2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.2-mc1.21.11 need?
2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.2-mc1.21.11. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install VulkanMod, Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod, Distant Horizons, Fabric API and 1 more first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Distant Horizons for VulkanMod without breaking your instance.
Built for Distant Horizons for VulkanMod 2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.2-mc1.21.11. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.2-mc1.21.11. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install VulkanMod, Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod, Distant Horizons, Fabric API and 1 more first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
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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 2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.2-mc1.21.11. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Distant Horizons for VulkanMod add?
Distant Horizons — VulkanMod Extension

An extension mod that makes Distant Horizons (Modrinth) work with VulkanMod. Renders LOD terrain through VulkanMod's Vulkan backend instead of OpenGL.
What works:
- LOD terrain rendering with correct colors
- Lightmap (day/night lighting, block light)
- Depth compositing (LODs render behind normal terrain)
- Water and glass transparency
- Ambient occlusion (SSAO)
- Distance and height fog (all falloff types and mixing modes)
- Noise/dithering on LODs
- Fade/clip distance transitions
- Earth curvature
- Cloud rendering with correct depth against LOD terrain
What doesn't work yet:
- Shader packs (VulkanMod doesn't support them)
- Wireframe debug mode
Requirements:
- Fabric
- MC 1.20.6 or 1.21.11
- VulkanMod must be installed. 0.6+ for 1.21.11 and 0.4.2 for 1.20.6
- Distant Horizons 2.4.0+ or 3.0.0+ must be installed
This is not a standalone mod. Both Distant Horizons and VulkanMod are required. This is not the official Distant Horizons mod. For the original, see the links above.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Distant Horizons for VulkanMod by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Distant Horizons for VulkanMod versions and loaders
2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.2-mc1.21.11
DistantHorizons-VulkanMod-fabric-2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.2-mc1.21.11.jar
27 Mar 2026
2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.2-mc1.20.6
DistantHorizons-VulkanMod-fabric-2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.2-mc1.20.6.jar
27 Mar 2026
2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.1-mc1.20.6.jar
DistantHorizons-VulkanMod-fabric-2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.1-mc1.20.6.jar
15 Mar 2026
2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.1-mc1.21.11
DistantHorizons-VulkanMod-fabric-2.4.0-3.0.0+vm.1-mc1.21.11.jar
15 Mar 2026
2.4.0-2.4.6+vm.5-mc1.20.6
DistantHorizons-VulkanMod-fabric-2.4.0-2.4.6+vm.5-mc1.20.6.jar
10 Mar 2026
2.4.0-2.4.6+vm.5-mc1.21.11
DistantHorizons-VulkanMod-fabric-2.4.0-2.4.6+vm.5-mc1.21.11.jar
10 Mar 2026
2.4.0-2.4.6+vm.4-mc1.21.11
DistantHorizons-VulkanMod-fabric-2.4.0-2.4.6+vm.4-mc1.21.11.jar
10 Mar 2026
2.4.0-2.4.6+vm.4-mc1.20.6
DistantHorizons-VulkanMod-fabric-2.4.0-2.4.6+vm.4-mc1.20.6.jar
10 Mar 2026
2.4.6+vm.3-mc1.21.11-STANDALONE
DistantHorizons-VulkanMod-fabric-2.4.6+vm.3-mc1.21.11.jar
8 Mar 2026
2.4.6+vm.2-mc1.21.11-STANDALONE
DistantHorizons-VulkanMod-fabric-2.4.6+vm.2-mc1.21.11.jar
7 Mar 2026
2.4.6-b-dev-1.21.11-STANDALONE
DistantHorizons-fabric-vulkanmod-2.4.6-b-dev-1.21.11.jar
6 Mar 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.