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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Vibrancy

Minecraft-style colored light and shadows from blocks and the sky, includes entity shadows

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Quick answer

Which Vibrancy release should I use?

Updated 6 months ago
Latest stable file mc1.21-4.3.8.0-neoforge
Game version 1.21, 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Vibrancy mc1.21-4.3.8.0-neoforge targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with NeoForge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

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

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

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

This file is marked client-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Vibrancy mc1.21-4.3.8.0-neoforge need?

mc1.21-4.3.8.0-neoforge. 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 Vibrancy without breaking your instance.

Built for Vibrancy mc1.21-4.3.8.0-neoforge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use mc1.21-4.3.8.0-neoforge. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with NeoForge; 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

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside mc1.21-4.3.8.0-neoforge. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Vibrancy add?

Screenshot in-game Big Logo

I've always liked shaders, but recently they've felt too realistic. Something about the skybox, water, or just the fuzzy shadows doesn't feel Minecraft-y to me. So, I made this mod. As you can see in the picture above, lights now cast shadows with clean edges, which (I think) keeps the vanilla feel. There is also shadow-d light from the sun/moon, but that isn't displayed here.
Recommended mods to go with:

Also, this mod is incompatible with shaders, likely because of the reflective blocks.

Project description from CurseForge.

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24 available setups

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Recent files

Vibrancy versions and loaders

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