Visual Overhaul
Slight tweaks to revamp the visual aspect of vanilla.
Screenshots
About this Mod
This minecraft fabric mod overhauls the visuals of certain vanilla blocks.
Currently, it overhauls the Jukebox, the Brewing Stand, the Furnace, the Smoker and the Blast Furnace.
If enabled, it will also color items based on the current biome, which looks super dope.
Also, icons are now shown on menu buttons, so don't look as bland anymore.
If you want to use this mod, make sure you've enabled the included resourcepacks in the resourcepack selection screen!
The latest version adds a client-only way of getting the record in the jukebox. The biome-colored items, particles and button icons are also completely clientside.
For the other overhauls however, there is no way of making them work clientside only.
Available Versions
How to Install Visual Overhaul 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 (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Visual Overhaul". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.21 (+19 more)
Server-side
~ OptionalRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Visual Overhaul 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Visual Overhaul compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Visual Overhaul officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.21. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Visual Overhaul – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Visual Overhaul 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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