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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Rainworks

Realistic rain for Forge 1.20.1: fog, puddles, ripples, drops on windows and your screen, living rain sounds, and survival mechanics like plank rot, waxing and rainwater filtering.

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Quick answer

Which Rainworks release should I use?

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Latest stable file rainworks-1.0.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

rainworks-1.0.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Rainworks required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does rainworks-1.0.jar need?

rainworks-1.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Rainworks without breaking your instance.

Built for rainworks-1.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use rainworks-1.0.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside rainworks-1.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Rainworks add?

🌧️ Rainworks Beautiful rain that actually matters in survival.

Vanilla rain is just a texture falling from the sky. Rainworks makes the whole world react to it: the ground gets wet, windows run with water, the air fills with mist, and your wooden builds need protecting. Atmospheric enough for screenshots, meaningful enough for survival. ☔


🌫️ Atmosphere you can feel

  • Rain fog rolls in with the storm. Pick the color and visibility, and it thins out in the mountains.
  • Mist and steam rise from stone, metal, lava and campfires when the rain hits them. 🔥

💧 A world that gets wet

  • Real puddles fill up as the storm goes on and dry slowly in the sun. ☀️
  • A ripple for every drop on water and puddles.
  • Grass turns to mud in a downpour and greens up again when the sun returns. 🌱
  • Splashing steps when you walk through puddles.

🪟 Rain on your windows

  • Drops slide down the glass, merge together and leave glistening trails.
  • Windows fog up next to fire, lava and torches. Wipe them clean with your bare hand! 🧼
  • Lens-like droplets on your own screen bend the picture like real water on a camera.

🔊 Sound you can get lost in

  • Rain sounds different on metal, wood, glass and stone, so every roof has its own voice. 🎧
  • Muffled, deeper rain indoors, crisp and open outside.
  • Lazy drips from leaves and rooftops long after the clouds have passed.

🛠️ Survival that fits the rain
Rainwater isn't just decoration. Collect it, filter it, and protect what you build.

  • 🚰 Downpipes carry rainwater from your roof, and water filters make it safe to drink. Dirty water can make you sick!
  • 🕯️ Wax and resin pencils protect your wooden builds. Unwaxed planks left in the rain will slowly rot away.
  • 🪟 Waxed windows never fog up.
  • 🛖 Soundproofing panels for a quiet, cozy cabin when the storm rages outside.

Rainwater system: pipes, chisel and filter

💧 Compatible with Tough As Nails

🕯️ Wax and rot: how to protect your builds

📖 Crafting recipes


⚙️ Make it yours
All visual settings are right in the game: Mods → Rainworks → Config 🎛️
Tune the fog, puddles, ripples, soil, screen drops and volume to your taste or your hardware. Changes apply instantly.

🤝 Multiplayer
All visuals and sounds run on your own client, so you can enjoy the atmosphere on any server. 🌍
For pencils and plank rot to work, the mod must be installed on the server as well.

📦 Installation

  1. Install Minecraft 1.20.1 with Forge 47.3+
  2. Drop the .jar into your mods folder
  3. Launch the game and wait for the rain 🌦️

💬 Feedback
Found a bug or have an idea? Leave a comment. Every report helps make the rain better! 💙

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Project description from CurseForge.

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