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VulkanMod

Vulkan renderer mod for Minecraft.

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Quick answer

Which VulkanMod release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 0.6.8+26.1.2
Game version 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
Loader Fabric

VulkanMod 0.6.8+26.1.2 targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric. 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 VulkanMod 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 Fabric
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 VulkanMod 0.6.8+26.1.2 need?

0.6.8+26.1.2. 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 VulkanMod without breaking your instance.

Built for VulkanMod 0.6.8+26.1.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 0.6.8+26.1.2. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric; 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 0.6.8+26.1.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does VulkanMod add?

This is a mod that introduces a brand new Vulkan based rendering engine to Minecraft in order to bring performance and graphical improvements, but even new features that are only possible thanks to the new graphics APIs.

Developing this mod requires huge amounts of time and effort. If you want to help me continue developing this project, consider buying me a coffee.

Support me on ko-fi.com

Installation

fabric

Requirements

Steps

  • Move VulkanMod.jar to mods folder of your Minecraft Instance.

What about shaders?

If you want to use shaders with VulkanMod, then check out Beryl

beryl

Community

If you need help or want to chat feel free to join our Discord server.

Discord

Issues

Before asking for help, if your instance is crashing check if your system supports Vulkan and if any of the mods listed in the link below is present in your instance.

Please before reporting any new issue check if it already exists.

Compatibility

Mod compatibility is not guaranteed. When VulkanMod is loaded, mods that make direct calls to OpenGL might crash the game.
Check Incompatible mods list to make sure you are not using one of them.

Project description from CurseForge.

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VulkanMod by Minecraft version and loader

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16 available setups

Showing the newest 12 of 16 game versions. Older files are in the list below.

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Recent files

VulkanMod versions and loaders

54 of 54 releases match

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