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ViaFabric

Allows to connect to older servers with older versions

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Quick answer

Which ViaFabric release should I use?

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Latest stable file 0.4.19+111-main
Game version 1.14.4, 1.15.2, 1.16.5
Loader Fabric

ViaFabric 0.4.19+111-main targets 1.14.4, 1.15.2, 1.16.5 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

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

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
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

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does ViaFabric 0.4.19+111-main need?

0.4.19+111-main. 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.

Fabric API Optional for ViaFabric 0.4.19+111-main
optional
No matching file

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Before you install it

Add ViaFabric without breaking your instance.

Built for ViaFabric 0.4.19+111-main. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 0.4.19+111-main. It targets 1.14.4, 1.15.2, 1.16.5 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

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 0.4.19+111-main. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does ViaFabric add?

This mod implements ViaVersion on Fabric servers and clients, allowing you to connect to different Minecraft versions.

It can be installed on Legacy Fabric 1.8.9 and 1.12.2, and Fabric 1.14.4-1.20.4.

If you are using the latest Minecraft version and care about the gameplay being more enjoyable/functional, you may want to
check ViaFabricPlus out.

Requires Fabric API for Minecraft 1.14+.

Requires Legacy Fabric API for Minecraft 1.8.9

For more information, go to GitHub repository.

Addons (allows older clients on newer servers):

What's is the difference between ViaFabric and ViaFabricPlus?

Differences with ViaFabricPlus

ViaFabric ViaFabricPlus
Can be installed on Multiple client/server versions with fabric Latest client-side version with fabric
Objectives Simply implement ViaVersion Implements ViaVersion with client-side fixes to version changes
How does it work? Modifying packets at network code Modifying client code more deeply
Triggering anti-cheats Very likely Mostly not

Forge version: https://modrinth.com/mod/viaforge

Discord: https://discord.gg/viaversion

Project description from Modrinth.

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ViaFabric by Minecraft version and loader

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