
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Fancy VFX
This mod adds new fancy effects to minecraft like Better Explosions, Better Lightnings, Experience Orbs Trails, Shooting vfx and etc.
Quick answer
Which Fancy VFX release should I use?
Fancy VFX 1.2.7 targets 1.20.1 with Fabric, Quilt. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Fancy VFX required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Fancy VFX 1.2.7 need?
1.2.7. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come through another mod in the chain.
3 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Fancy VFX without breaking your instance.
Built for Fancy VFX 1.2.7. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.2.7. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come through another mod in the chain.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.7. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Fancy VFX add?

A Fabric client-side mod improving Minecraft's ambience through particles, visual effects.
Review
Additions
Better Explosions

Better Underwater Explosions (Requires Effective)

Underwater Explosion Sounds
Better Lightnings

Projectile Landing Effects
Experience Orbs Trails
Arrow Trails

Shooting VFX

Light Aura
Damage VFX
Smoke From sprinting

Status Effects Upon Applied VFX
Also check out Enchanted Warfare
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Fancy VFX by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Fancy VFX versions and loaders
1.2.7
fancy-vfx-1.2.7.jar
17 Jun 2025
1.2.6
fancy-vfx-1.2.6.jar
6 Jan 2025
1.2.5
fancy-vfx-1.2.5.jar
30 Nov 2024
1.2.3
fancy-vfx-1.2.3.jar
24 Nov 2024
1.2.2
fancy-vfx-1.2.2.jar
22 Nov 2024
1.0.0
fancy-vfx-1.0.0.jar
4 Nov 2024
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.