Better Block EntitiesMods · 1.21 – 26.xA Minecraft optimization mod for Fabric-Sodium that improves framerates by improving block entity rendering via a hybrid renderer
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Vulkan renderer mod for Minecraft.
Vulkan renderer mod for Minecraft.
VulkanMod is a resource made by xCollateral. It supports Minecraft 1.18 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 5,323,488 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jun 15, 2026.
VulkanMod has had 125 releases on Modrinth since Jun 22, 2022. 30 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 0.6.8+26.1.2, released on Jun 14, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2. It runs on Fabric. The download is 22.4 MB.
| Version | Released | Minecraft | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
0.6.8+26.1.2 | Jun 14, 2026 | 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 | Release |
0.6.8+1.21.11 | Jun 14, 2026 | 1.21.11 | Release |
0.6.7+26.1.2 | May 31, 2026 | 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 | Release |
0.6.7+1.21.11 | May 31, 2026 | 1.21.11 | Release |
0.6.7+1.21.1 | May 31, 2026 | 1.21, 1.21.1 | Release |
VulkanMod is open source. Its newest release on GitHub is 0.6.6, published on May 17, 2026.
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Before that: 0.6.5 (Apr 27, 2026), 0.6.4 (Apr 24, 2026).
This is a mod that introduces a brand new Vulkan based rendering engine to Minecraft in order to bring performance and graphical improvements, but even new features that are only possible thanks to the new graphics APIs.
Developing this mod requires huge amounts of time and effort. If you want to help me continue developing this project, consider buying me a coffee.
If you need help or want to chat feel free to join our Discord server.
Before asking for help, if your instance is crashing check if your system supports Vulkan and if any of the mods listed in the link below is present in your instance.
Please before reporting any new issue check if it already exists.
Mod compatibility is not guaranteed. When VulkanMod is loaded, mods that make direct calls to OpenGL might crash the game.
Check Incompatible mods list to make sure you are not using one of them.
Written by xCollateral. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.
This mod runs only on your own game. Servers do not need it, so you can use it on any server.
Install Fabric and Quilt for Minecraft 1.18 – 26.x.
Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.
Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.
With the CraftRank Launcher you can skip these steps: open Mods, search for VulkanMod and click Install.
| Resource | Downloads | Versions | Last update | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VulkanModthe one you looked at | 5.3M | 1.18 – 26.x | Jun 15, 2026 | Free |
| Better Block Entitiescseden | 11.6M | 1.21 – 26.x | 2 days ago | Free |
 Better BedsMotschen | 9.9M | 1.16 – 1.21 | Jan 27, 2025 | Free |
 Titaniumbudgetgamer1503 | 504 | 1.16 – 26.x | Sep 21, 2026 | Free |
Yes. VulkanMod supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18.
Yes. VulkanMod is free to download from Modrinth.
Client-side. VulkanMod goes in your own mods folder and works on any server, including servers without mods.
Yes. The last update came out in the past day.
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