
Buttersmooth Vanilla
A lightweight modpack that drastically improves performance while enhancing the classic Vanilla experience with subtle quality-of-life features
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About this Modpack
Buttersmooth Vanilla is a lightweight, performance-optimized modpack designed for those who want to experience Minecraft at its best — smooth, stable, and enhanced with smart quality-of-life features.
Perfect for Vanilla purists who want more comfort and control without sacrificing the original feel. Powered by top-tier performance mods like Sodium, Lithium, and Starlight, the game runs buttery-smooth even on lower-end systems. At the same time, small but impactful mods like Inventory Profiles Next, Xaero’s World Map, and Controlling bring noticeable gameplay improvements without breaking immersion.
Key Features:
- Massive FPS boost from modern optimization mods
- Handy QOL upgrades
- Fully compatible with Vanilla multiplayer servers
- Great for both solo and multiplayer play
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Buttersmooth Vanilla Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for Buttersmooth Vanilla). Based on player count: per 8 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Buttersmooth Vanilla" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21.11 are configured automatically.
Start Server & Play
Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Buttersmooth Vanilla server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong fabric loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 6 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.
How much RAM does a Buttersmooth Vanilla server really need?
Minimum 4 GB, recommended 6 GB for stable performance. per 8 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €8/month).
Can I add custom mods to Buttersmooth Vanilla without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21.11). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.
Buttersmooth Vanilla server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 6 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.
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