CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Polytone
Custom Block Sounds, Colors, Lightmaps, Colormaps, Post Shaders, Custom Item Models, Biome Variant Textures, Gui modifiers, Tooltips, Custom Particles, Creative Tabs. Supports Optifine format. For Resource Packs
Quick answer
Which Polytone release matches 1.21.1 NeoForge?
polytone-1.21-3.11.0-neoforge targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Polytone required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does polytone-1.21-3.11.0-neoforge need?
polytone-1.21-3.11.0-neoforge on 1.21.1 NeoForge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Polytone without breaking your instance.
Built for polytone-1.21-3.11.0-neoforge on 1.21.1 NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use polytone-1.21-3.11.0-neoforge. It targets 1.21.1 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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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside polytone-1.21-3.11.0-neoforge. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Polytone add?
Polytone

📖 About 📖
Polytone is a client-side customization mod which allows extensive tweaking of various aspect of the game via Resource PacksMod has extensive documentation on the WIKI, including an example pack.
If you have questions feeel free to contact me and remmeber to add Polytone to the optional dependency section of your resource pack.
Main features are:
- Custom Client Side Particles ✨
- Custom Post Shaders 🌅
- Entity Models Particle Emitters 🦋
- Custom Client Side Sounds 🎵
- Customize Creative Tabs 🏷️
- Config screen to disable Pack overlays 🔧
- Move GUI slots 🗓️
- Add GUI elements 📒
- Custom Item Model🗡️
- Modify existing particles🖌️
- Add/Remove Item Tooltips 🪡
- Change Item Rarity💍
- Customize Map Colors 🗺️
- Change Block Sounds 🪅
- Custom Blocks Colormaps 🎨
- Customize Particle Colors🍭
- Block Offset Type 📐
- Day Time-Variant Animated Textures☀️
- Fluids Colormaps 🍸
- Custom Biome Colors & particles 🌄
- Change Spawn Eggs Colors 🐣
- Custom Sky Colors 🌈
- Register Sound Events 🔔
- Change Cloud height and Sky colors ☁️
And Much More!
It also offers backwards compatibility with the color.properties system previously offered by Optifine, allowing said features from existing packs to work aswell
The mod is designed to be fast and as light weight as possible while keeping the most customizaiton it can.
Not only does it offer a replacement for color.properties system but also offer way more features and customization options that were previously not available.
Feel free to use this banner in your Resource Packs and be sure to show us your creations here in the comments!
If you are using Sodium 1.20 note that some features might not work. Most noticeably one due to this Sodium issue.
Consider using Embeddium instead.
Also check out this website https://github.com/LambdAurora/optifine_alternatives
Actively supported Polytone versions:
1.20.1, 1.21.1, 1.21.5, 1.21.11
Please refrain from using any other version if you dont want bugs and want all the latest features.

📦 Known Packs📦
- https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/fogulous
- https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/polyshader/gallery
- https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/visual-effects-plus
- https://www.planetminecraft.com/texture-pack/unique-goat-horns/
- https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/shrimps-distinct-potions
- https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/variant-paintings
- https://discord.gg/4cy5s2UN
- https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/minecraft-reimagined
- https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/light-leak/version/1.4.0
- https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/golden-days
- https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/rainbows-foliage
- https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/knishles-beautiful-colormap
- https://legacy.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/sunbathing-godrays
- https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/iron-oceans-blood-oceans-inspired-by-iron-lung
- https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/boogskies
- https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/rustic-rainbow
**Want to have your pack featured here? Feel free to contact me.
This is not an exhaustive list and just inclues packs submitted here to me by the community.
Pro tip: Check out the Dependents section here above to see all known packs there**

❤️Support Me❤️
Polytone is a free mod
Enojoying the Polytone Packs? Consider donating
Modding is taking a lot of my time, so if you like what I do, and you would like to support me, you can do so here. If you do, you'll receive a custom Globe and or Statue just for you! This also applies if you purchase a server from Akliz using "supplementaries" code.
Also feel free to suggest more features! I will be happy yo listen to your suggestions?
Need a server? Check out Akliz, they have top brand servers just for modded minecraft.
They really have a cozy community with great support and the servers wonderfully
Use code "supplementaries" to get 20% off and also support me in the process!

🦉 Our Mods🦉
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Polytone by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Polytone versions and loaders
polytone-1.21-3.11.0-neoforge
polytone-1.21-3.11.0-neoforge.jar
1 Aug 2026
polytone-1.21-3.10.3-neoforge
polytone-neoforge-1.21-3.10.3.jar
26 Jul 2026
polytone-1.21-3.10.2-neoforge
polytone-neoforge-1.21-3.10.2.jar
25 Jul 2026
polytone-1.21-3.10.0-neoforge
polytone-neoforge-1.21-3.10.0.jar
19 Jul 2026
polytone-1.21-3.9.3-neoforge
polytone-neoforge-1.21-3.9.3.jar
18 Jul 2026
polytone-1.21-3.9.2-neoforge
polytone-neoforge-1.21-3.9.2.jar
17 Jul 2026
polytone-1.21-3.9.1-neoforge
polytone-neoforge-1.21-3.9.1.jar
14 Jul 2026
polytone-1.21-3.9.0-neoforge
polytone-neoforge-1.21-3.9.0.jar
12 Jul 2026
polytone-1.21-3.8.8-neoforge
polytone-neoforge-1.21-3.8.8.jar
6 Jul 2026
polytone-1.21-3.8.6-neoforge
polytone-neoforge-1.21-3.8.6.jar
5 Jul 2026
polytone-1.21-3.8.5-neoforge
polytone-neoforge-1.21-3.8.5.jar
4 Jul 2026
polytone-1.21-3.8.4-neoforge
polytone-neoforge-1.21-3.8.4.jar
4 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
