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Better Ice Overlay
Small tweak to the freezing overlay shader adding faux refraction to make it look closer to ice crystals. Untested on lower versions but might work unless shaders were modified. Is incompatible with mods that change the final.fsh shader file (don't know of an
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Quick answer
Which Better Ice Overlay release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.0.1
Game version 1.21.0-pre.1, 1.21.0-pre.2, 1.21.0-pre.3
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Better Ice Overlay 1.0.1 targets 1.21.0-pre.1, 1.21.0-pre.2, 1.21.0-pre.3. 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 Better Ice Overlay 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 Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
This Vintage Story file is marked client-only.
What else does Better Ice Overlay 1.0.1 need?
1.0.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Ice Overlay without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Ice Overlay 1.0.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.1. It targets 1.21.0-pre.1, 1.21.0-pre.2, 1.21.0-pre.3; 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
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 1.0.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Ice Overlay add?
Small tweak to the freezing overlay shader adding faux refraction to make it look closer to ice crystals.
Untested on lower versions but might work unless shaders were modified. Is incompatible with mods that change the final.fsh shader file (don't know of any).
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Better Ice Overlay releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Vintage Story version
1.22.1
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.10
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.9
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.8
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.7
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.6
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.5
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.4
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.3
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.2
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.1
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 42 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Ice Overlay versions and loaders
1.0.1
bettericeoverlay.zip
3 May 2026
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.22.2 setup 1.21.0-pre.11.21.0-pre.21.21.0-pre.31.21.0-rc.1 release
1.0.0
bettericeoverlay.zip
10 Nov 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.22.2 setup 1.21.0-pre.11.21.0-pre.21.21.0-pre.31.21.0-rc.1 release
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.
