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Better Muffling
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Which Better Muffling release should I use?
Latest stable file Better Muffling 3.1.0.0
Game version 26.1.2
Loader NeoForge
Better Muffling 3.1.0.0 targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
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Is Better Muffling 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 NeoForge
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The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Better Muffling 3.1.0.0 need?
Better Muffling 3.1.0.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Better Muffling without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Muffling 3.1.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Better Muffling 3.1.0.0. It targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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Use the “Get this file” button beside Better Muffling 3.1.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Muffling add?
Better Muffling adds one block, the Muffling Block. This block muffles sounds nearby.
Features
- Set the sound levels based on the given Minecraft sound categories.
- Except for the Master and Music category
- Set the range to specify how big the sphere shaped area should be.
- Minimum: 2 Blocks, Maximum default: 16 Blocks
- The maximum block range can be specified in the config file (1.12: bettermuffling.cfg|1.14+: bettermuffling-common.toml)
- With the private mode, only the placer of the muffling block can adjust the values and break the block.
- Block breaking prevention only in 1.14+
- Indicator that shows if you are in a muffled area or not. (Removed in version 1.0.5)
- Can be disabled in the config file (1.12: bettermuffling.cfg|1.14+: bettermuffling-client.toml)
- All the sound levels as well as the range and the private mode setting will be saved on the block on breaking it.
- To remove the saved data on the block just put it in a crafting table.
- Advanced Muffle Block can mute or exclude specific sounds of a sound category.
- The listen button enables the listening for specific sounds to add these to the white or black list of the advanced muffle block.
- Shift + Right click with the Advance Upgrade Item on a Muffling Block to upgrade it to an Advanced Muffle Block.
Bugs/Issues/Feature Suggestion
Use the issues tab above or this link for bugs, issues or new feature suggestions.
Modpacks
Fell free to use this mod in your modpack. I would love to hear in which modpack you are gone use it, so just send me a short message :)
Project description from CurseForge.
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Better Muffling by Minecraft version and loader
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Minecraft version
1.21.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.19.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.19
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.18.2
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.18.1
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.18
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.16.5
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.16.4
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.16.3
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.16.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.16.1
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Recent files
Better Muffling versions and loaders
Better Muffling 3.1.0.0
bettermuffling-3.1.0.0.jar
4 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · NeoForge setup NeoForge26.1.2 release
Better Muffling 2.0.0.0
bettermuffling-2.0.0.0.jar
25 Jun 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
Better Muffling-1.19.2-1.1.1
Better Muffling-1.19.2-1.1.1.jar
2 Jan 2023
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19.2 · Forge setup 1.19.2Forge1.19 release
Better Muffling-1.19-1.1.0-Beta
Better Muffling-1.19-1.1.0-Beta.jar
8 Jun 2022
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19 · Forge setup Forge1.19 beta
Better Muffling-1.18.2-1.0.6
Better Muffling-1.18.2-1.0.6.jar
8 Jun 2022
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.18.2 · Forge setup 1.18.11.18.2Forge1.18 release
Better Muffling-1.18.1-1.0.5-Beta
Better Muffling-1.18.1-1.0.5-Beta.jar
29 Jan 2022
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.18.2 setup 1.18.11.18.21.18 beta
Better Muffling-1.16.5-1.0.4
Better Muffling-1.16.3-1.0.4.jar
2 Mar 2021
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.16.5 · Forge setup 1.16.31.16.5Forge1.16.4 release
Better Muffling-1.16.5-1.0.3
Better Muffling-1.16.3-1.0.3.jar
25 Feb 2021
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.16.5 · Forge setup 1.16.31.16.5Forge1.16.4 release
Better Muffling-1.16.4-1.0.2
Better Muffling-1.16.3-1.0.2.jar
28 Dec 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.16.4 · Forge setup 1.16.3Forge1.16.4 release
Better Muffling-1.16.3-1.0.1
Better Muffling-1.16.3-1.0.1.jar
11 Oct 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.16.3 · Forge setup 1.16.3Forge release
Better Muffling-1.16.2-1.0.1
Better Muffling-1.16.2-1.0.1.jar
16 Aug 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.16.2 · Forge setup Forge1.16.2 release
Better Muffling-1.16.1-1.0.1
Better Muffling-1.16.1-1.0.1.jar
22 Jul 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.16.1 · Forge setup 1.16.1Forge release
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