ecco's BetterMC: Bottled fresh since 2024!

...but why?

I've always wanted a vanilla+ style modpack that tries its best to constantly be on the bleeding edge of Minecraft updates, so this is my attempt at making that desire a reality. This is a curated pack of mods that I personally use and enjoy, and as such will follow no stable update cadence; I'll update things when I get around to it / when new major versions of things are available.

Versions equal to or newer than 0.7 are incompatible with worlds made in 0.6 or older! Version incompatibility is a problem I hope to remedy in the near future. If you don't mind some trial and error, dive in and have fun!

Full Mod List (0.7.0)

• Essential Dependencies [0]
• 3d-Skin-Layers [1.6.7] by tr7zw
• Accessories Trinkets Compat Layer [3.10.0+beta.10] by Blodhgarm
• Accessories [pclHsc43]
• Additional Structures [35Xcs8k8]
• AlmostUnified [1.21.1-1.0.0] by Almost Reliable
• Alternate Current [1.9.0] by Space Walker
• AmbientEnvironment [18.0.0.1] by Jaredlll08
• AmbientSounds [6.0.6] by CreativeMD
• AppleSkin [3.0.5+mc1.21] by squeek502
• Architectury [13.0.6] by shedaniel
• Artifacts [A5axAziO]
• Axe Effective Skulls [PurpurPack] [2.0] by Rhythmic, PurpurMC
• Axes Are Weapons [1.9.1] by Fourmisain
• BCLib [21.0.13] by Quiqueck, paulevs, Bulldog83
• Balm [21.0.19] by BlayTheNinth
• Better Advancements [0.4.2.19] by way2muchnoise
• Better Beds [1.4.0] by Motschen, TeamMidnightDust
• Better Craftables [yuBEsSXw]
• Better Fletching Tables (BFT) [3.0.0] by EclipseStudios, ElGeroIngles
• Better Ladders [0.0.3.1.21] by meee
• Better Nether Map [4.0.0-1.21.1] by Jummit
• Better Ping Display [1.1.1] by Quintinity
• Better Respawn [1.21.1-2.0.6] by Max Henkel
• BetterF3 [11.0.2] by cominixo, TreyRuffy
• BetterHurtCam [1.9.1+mc1.21] by uku
• BetterNether [M1o6hR2m]
• BetterThanMending [2.2.0] by Legobmw99
• BiomesOPlenty [21.1.0.2] by Adubbz, Forstride
• Blur+ (Fabric) [5.0.0] by Motschen, tterrag1098, Pyrofab, backryun, byquanton
• Bow Infinity Fix [3.1.0] by Parker8283
• Capes [1.5.4+1.21] by Cael
• Chai's Build Tools [1.0.1+1.21] by Chai
• Chai's Elytra Enchants [1.0.3+1.21] by Chai
• Chat Heads [0.12.10] by dzwdz, Fourmisain
• Chunks fade in [ziLJVZpK]
• Chunky [1.4.16] by pop4959
• Client Tweaks [21.1.1] by BlayTheNinth
• Cloth Config v15 [15.0.130] by shedaniel
• Clumps [19.0.0.1] by Jared
• Collective [7.84] by Rick South
• Common Network [2r5k8EKq]
• Concurrent Chunk Management Engine [zrRZhnUj]
• Continents [1.1.5] by Stardust Labs
• Continuity [3.0.0-beta.5+1.21] by PepperCode1
• Controlling [19.0.1] by Jaredlll08
• Copper Golem [1.8.2+1.21] by Sollace
• Craftable Bell [48.1] by Craemon
• Craftable Bundle [48.1] by Craemon
• Craftable Capes [F2QW4dWf]
• Craftable Chainmail [48.2] by Craemon
• Craftable Elytra [3y0hGWcE]
• Craftable Enchanted Golden Apple [48.1] by Craemon
• Craftable Horse Armor [48.1] by Craemon
• Craftable Nametag [48.1] by Craemon
• Craftable Saddles [48.1] by Craemon
• Craftable Trident [HmyRhdEi]
• CreativeCore [2.12.11] by CreativeMD, AriaFreeze
• Default Options [21.1.1] by BlayTheNinth
• Detail Armor Bar [2.6.3+1.21.1-fabric] by RedLime
• Dimensional Ores [TYJgQdy1]
• Doors Closed [1.0.0+1.19.4] by Estecka
• Dragonkind Evolved | End Battle Reborn [1.5.2] by kanokarob
• Dungeons and Taverns [1-v4.3] by NovaWostra, Konci, Walls
• Durability Tooltip [1.1.5] by SuperMartijn642
• Ears [1.4.6] by unascribed
• Elytra Physics [2.1_mc1.19.3+] by ImJoshh_
• Emoji Type [2.2.7-1.21.1] by CyborgCabbage, Norbiros
• Enchantment Lore [1.4.1] by supersaiyansubtlety
• End Remastered [6.0.2] by Jack Bagel
• Enhanced Attack Indicator [h615hZwz]
• EntityCulling [1.7.0] by tr7zw
• Expanded Axe Enchanting [1.0.11] by SmushyTaco
• Explorify [1.6.1] by bebebea_loste
• Explosive Enhancement [1.2.3-1.21.0] by Superkat32
• Extended Drawers [3.0.4+mc.1.21.1] by MattiDragon
• Fabric API [0.103.0+1.21.1] by FabricMC
• Fabric Language Kotlin [1.12.1+kotlin.2.0.20] by FabricMC
• Falling Leaves [1.16.2] by Fourmisain, BrekiTomasson, RandomMcSomethin
• Farmer's Delight [1.21-2.1.8+refabricated] by MehVahdJukaar, MerchantPug
• Fast Paintings [1.21-1.2.11] by MehVahdJukaar
• FastQuit [3.0.0+1.20.6] by KingContaria
• FerriteCore [wmIZ4wP4]
• Fixed Levels [1.3.0+1.21] by neptunecentury
• Formations Nether [1.0.5] by SuperMartijn642
• Formations Overworld [1.0.4] by SuperMartijn642
• Formations [1.0.2] by SuperMartijn642
• Friends&Foes - Beekeeper Hut [2.0.1] by Faboslav
• Friends&Foes - Flowery Mooblooms [2.0.2] by Faboslav
• Friends&Foes [2.0.17] by Faboslav
• Fzzy Config [0.4.0+1.21] by fzzyhmstrs
• GUI Clock [xdYfyBK9]
• GUI Compass [4.8] by Rick South
• GUI Followers [3.8] by Rick South
• GlitchCore [2.1.0.0] by Adubbz
• Healing Campfire [6YjKZX63]
• Held Item Info [1.7.0] by Neecko5b84
• Icarus [4.0.1] by Cammie, Up
• Improved Anvils [1.0.6-1.21] by DavidJMacDonald
• Improved Sign Editing [1.4] by Rick South
• Indium [1.0.35+mc1.21] by comp500
• Infinite Trading [4.5] by Rick South
• Infinity Mending Bows [PurpurPack] [1.0] by Rhythmic
• Inventory Essentials [eLighWTI]
• Inventory Totem [3.3] by Rick South
• Iris [1.8.0-beta.3+mc1.21.1] by coderbot, IMS212, Justsnoopy30, FoundationGames
• Jade [15.3.4+fabric] by Snownee
• JamLib [1.0.11+1.21] by Jamalam
• Just Enough Breeding [WWGMr6pO]
• Just Enough Items [19.17.0.191] by mezz
• Kiwi Library [15.1.1+fabric] by Snownee
• Ksyxis [QFfBwOwT]
• Leaf Me Alone [NjQdo38w]
• Leaves Us In Peace [1.1.3] by Tfarecnim, supersaiyansubtlety
• Lithium [0.13.0] by JellySquid, 2No2Name
• Longer Chat History [1.5] by Golem
• M.R.U [s99KEPTF]
• MaLiLib [0.21.0] by masa
• MidnightLib [Ct1rAic5]
• MixinTrace [1.1.1+1.17] by comp500
• Mod Menu [11.0.2] by Prospector, haykam821, TerraformersMC
• Model Gap Fix [1.21-1.6] by MehVahdJukaar
• ModernFix [T1ftCUJv]
• MonoLib [1.3.0] by Jason13
• Monsters in the Closet [1.0.3+1.21] by Minenash
• Moonlight Lib [1.21-2.14.16] by MehVahdJukaar
• More Barrel Variants [1.6.0] by pnku, LieOnLion
• More Bed Variants [1.3.0] by pnku, LieOnLion
• More Beehive Variants [1.0.0] by pnku, LieOnLion
• More Bows and Arrows [diXcj7kj]
• More Cartography Tables [1.5.7] by pnku, LieOnLion
• More Chat History [3siYJiWG]
• More Chests Variants (MCV) [EiHVohhQ]
• More Chiseled Bookshelf Variants [1.6.1] by pnku, LieOnLion
• More Composter Variants [1.6.3] by pnku, LieOnLion
• More Culling [VNbys2OF]
• More Fletching Tables [1.6.1] by pnku, LieOnLion
• More Furnace Variants [1.0.3] by LieOnLion
• More Grindstone Variants [1.0.3] by pnku, LieOnLion
• More Jukebox/Noteblock Variants [xQXvxV8s]
• More Ladders [HXUYWh73]
• More Lectern Variants [1.6.1] by pnku, LieOnLion
• More Loom Variants [1.0.0] by pnku, LieOnLion
• More Smithing Tables [1.1.0] by pnku, LieOnLion
• More Smoker Variants [1.1.1] by pnku, LieOnLion
• MoreCursors [1.0.3] by 557
• Mouse Tweaks [2.26] by Ivan Molodetskikh (YaLTeR)
• NetherPortalFix [KtMN6zDF]
• New Slab Variants [hU54q8qd]
• Not Enough Recipe Book [0.4.1] by OctoStudios
• NotEnoughAnimations [1.7.6] by tr7zw
• OctoLib [0.4.2] by OctoStudios
• On Soul Fire [1.21-r1] by MoriyaShiine
• Oxify [1.21.1-1.2.0] by CodeINN95612
• Packet Fixer [1.4.1] by TonimatasDEV
• Particle Core [0.2.4+1.21] by fzzyhmstrs
• Particle Rain [LJMP1DZf]
• Particular [1.1.1+1.21] by Chai
• Passive Shield [JHDwkSNU]
• Philips Ruins [XuPPmaZY]
• Placeholder API [2.4.1+1.21] by Patbox
• PolydexBridge [1.0.1+mc.1.21.1] by MattiDragon
• Polydex [1.2.3+1.21] by Patbox
• Polymer [0.9.14+1.21.1] by Patbox
• Presence Footsteps [1.10.0+1.21] by Hurricaaane (Ha3), Sollace
• Presencium [2.2] by splittque
• Quad [Z2BGgREI]
• Raised [4.0.0] by yurisuika
• Random Misfits [1.21.1-1.1.9-fabric] by jahirtrap
• Remove Reloading Screen [5.0.7+mc1.21-fabric] by dima_dencep
• Repurposed Structures [7.5.9+1.21.1-fabric] by TelepathicGrunt
• Resourcefulconfig [3.0.3] by ThatGravyBoat
• Resourcify [1.4.1] by DeDiamondPro
• Respawnable Pets [nM4gmHE6]
• Ride Hud [1.3.4+1.21] by TreSet
• RightClickHarvest [G8rHINcW]
• Searchables [sxC8II3c]
• Snow Under Trees [2.5.3+1.21] by IMB11 (mineblock11), DeadlyMC, bl4ckscor3
• Snow! Real Magic! [11.0.7+fabric] by Snownee
• Sodium Extra [0.6.0-beta.1+mc1.21.1] by FlashyReese
• Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks [4.0.0-beta.1] by Rynnavinx
• Sodium [0.6.0-beta.1+mc1.21] by @jellysquid3
• Sound Physics Remastered [1.21.1-1.4.6] by Sonic Ether, vlad2305m, Max Henkel, Saint
• Status Effect Bars [1.0.6] by Neecko5b84
• SuperMartijn642's Config Library [1.1.8] by SuperMartijn642
• SwingThrough [1.0.5+1.21] by Sisby folk
• Tectonic [2.4.1a] by Apollo
• TerraBlender [4.1.0.3] by Adubbz
• ThreatenGL [1.3.3-release.1] by Richy Z, Numelon
• Tidal Towns [1.3.3] by joshieman
• Tiny Item Animations [1.2.1] by Trivaxy
• ToastBegone [fS7Rq9Yr]
• Tom's Simple Storage Mod [2.0.9] by tom5454
• Totem of Infinity [1.2.1] by andw20
• Trade Cycling [deVz1doZ]
• Tweakeroo [0.21.50] by masa
• Universal Graves [3.4.4+1.21] by Patbox
• Unlock All Recipes [48.2] by Craemon
• Vanilla Config [1.2.11+1.21] by TreSet
• VisualOverhaul [5.2.1] by Motschen, TeamMidnightDust
• Visuality [0.7.7+1.21] by PinkGoosik
• Waystones [1kyHdLqK]
• Wilder Wild [2.4.16-mc1.21.1] by Lunade, Treetrain1, Soro
• WorldWeaver [21.0.13] by Quiqueck
• Xaero's Minimap [24.4.0] by xaero96
• Xaero's World Map [1.39.0] by xaero96
• XaeroPlus [wwkur4l1]
• Xander's Sodium Options [kxudsKQa]
• You May Rest Now [1.0.0+1.21] by Jamalam
• e4mc [5.1.0] by skyevg
• essential-container [1.0.0]
• fast-ip-ping [LU2kiOwD]
• oωo [7F2C3HCI]
• spark [1.10.97] by Luck
• ukulib [uOV1ub0N]

Mods I'd like to add

This is a list of mods that I plan on adding when/if a 1.21.1 compatible version is released.

• Better Combat (planned in 0.8)
• Better Animations Collection (currently incompatible with 1.21.1)
• "YUNG's Better" Series (no 1.21.1 versions yet)
• Wakes (version 0.3.0+1.20.1 currently crashes game on world exit)
• Clutter (no 1.21.1 version yet)
• Tinkerer's Smithing (unknown compatibilty issue as of 0.7 Beta 1)

Important!

• Allocate 8GB of memory or more for best results. Less than 8GB may result in "out of memory" crashes.
• Use JRE (Java Runtime Environment) Version 22. I recommend version 21.0.1 (or newer if available). This can be obtained at Adoptium.net. Be sure to install the JRE, not the JDK. Select your Operating System, download the installer for your OS, and run the downloaded file to install it. Please refer to your launcher's help resources to ensure you are using the correct version of the JRE.
• Working builds will be marked as either Release or Beta, and broken builds will be marked as Alpha. I'm not perfect, and this is a very amateur project.
• If there is enough interest, I'd be down to start up a Discord server for update notifications and troubleshooting. If this is of any interest to you, please send me a direct message request; my username is .ecco.