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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Better Compressed Blocks

Adding Compressed Blocks for Cobblestone, Dirt, Sand, Gravel, Netherrack and more

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Quick answer

Which Better Compressed Blocks release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file 1.13-1.17.x.jar
Game version 1.17.1, 1.17
Loader Fabric, Quilt

Better Compressed Blocks 1.13-1.17.x.jar targets 1.17.1, 1.17 with Fabric, Quilt. 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 Better Compressed Blocks required on the client, server, or both?

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

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric, Quilt
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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Better Compressed Blocks 1.13-1.17.x.jar need?

1.13-1.17.x.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 Better Compressed Blocks without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Compressed Blocks 1.13-1.17.x.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.13-1.17.x.jar. It targets 1.17.1, 1.17 with Fabric, Quilt; 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 1.13-1.17.x.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Compressed Blocks add?

Compressed blocks mod for fabric mod loader

Fabric API required

I got inspired by Compressed Blocks for Fabric, so check it out if you need this mod for an older Minecraft version.

This mod allows you to compress the following blocks into condensed versions to save on storage space:

  • Cobblestone
  • Dirt
  • Gravel
  • Sand
  • Netherrack
  • Iron
  • Clay
  • Acacia Wood
  • Birch Wood
  • Oak Wood
  • Dark Oak Wood
  • Jungle Wood
  • Gold
  • Coal
  • Emerald
  • Diamond
  • Amethyst
  • Copper
  • Lapis
  • Redstone
  • Netherite
  • Andesite
  • Diorite
  • Granite
  • Obsidian
  • Cobbled Deepslate
  • Deepslate
  • Quartz
  • Wool
  • Stone
  • Glass
  • Terracotta

Project description from CurseForge.

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