BetterTrims
Give the armour trims unique effects when worn
About this Mod
BetterTrims 4.0
Gives each armour trim material a unique effect when worn.
See the Wiki for Developer Documentaion and User Information about the included Datapacks.
Features
Bespoke Data-Driven Armour Trim Property System
- Includes Worn Properties, In-World Properties, Set Bonuses and More
- Almost Infinite Extensbility and Customisation
- Condition System Based on the Predicate Data API
- Tooltip Inferred From Properties (Mostly translated — there's like 10,000 possible combinations and I am a solo developer)
Smart Tooltips
Only Shows Relevant Information Based on Context:
- Only Visible When Holding Alt/Option
- Nested / Complex Conditions Only Expand When Holding Shift
- Elements Colour Coded Based on Type
2 Datapacks Included
- Default: Similar effects to 2.0 (The more popular version of this mod)
- Trim Effects: Re-implementation and balancing of the TrimsEffects mod as a datapack
Available Versions
How to Install BetterTrims on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.10).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BetterTrims". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.10, 1.21.8, 1.21.1 (+7 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
BetterTrims server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.10). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is BetterTrims compatible with fabric and neoforge?
BetterTrims officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.10, 1.21.8, 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with BetterTrims – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BetterTrims consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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