Afterimages

Afterimages

A lightweight, data-driven mod that adds visual afterimage trails to entities!

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Combat Roll Integration
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About this Mod

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A lightweight, data-driven mod that adds visual afterimage trails to entities! You can configure which entities have afterimages, how they look, and when they appear—entirely through Resource Packs.

Features

  • Data-Driven: Every aspect of the afterimage (duration, color, triggers) is controlled via JSON files.
  • Mod Compatible: Built-in support for Combat Roll and other mods in the future, upon request.

Global Configuration

This mod uses Cloth Config for global settings. You can access the config menu via Mod Menu (on Fabric) or the configured keybind.

Option Default Description
Step Size 0.25 Controls the density of the afterimage trail. Lower values (e.g. 0.1) create smoother, connected trails but may impact performance. Higher values create distinct "snapshots".

Entity Configuration

To add an afterimage to an entity, create a JSON file in your resource pack at:
assets/<namespace>/afterimages/entities/<entity_name>.json

Example: Standard Arrow Trail

assets/example/afterimages/entities/arrow.json

{
  "entity": "minecraft:arrow",
  "speed_threshold": 0.5,
  "duration": 5,
  "color": "0xFFFFFF",
  "start_alpha": 0.6
}

Example: Combat Roll Exclusive

assets/example/afterimages/entities/player.json

{
  "entity": "minecraft:player",
  "combat_roll_only": true,
  "duration": 15,
  "start_alpha": 0.8
}

Configuration Fields

Field Type Default Description
entity String Filename The entity ID (e.g. minecraft:ender_pearl). If omitted, the mod tries to guess based on the JSON filename.
speed_threshold Double 0.5 The minimum speed (blocks/tick) required to trigger the effect. Ignored if combat_roll_only is true.
duration Integer 10 How long the afterimage trail lasts in ticks.
color Hex String "0xFFFFFF" A hex color code to tint the afterimage.
start_alpha Float 0.5 The opacity of the afterimage when it first appears (0.0 to 1.0).
overlay_only Boolean false If true, the afterimage will render only the overlay layer (e.g., skin outer layer, armor glint). Useful for ghost-like effects.
combat_roll_only Boolean false If true, afterimages will only appear when the entity is performing a Combat Roll (requires the Combat Roll mod).

Mod Integration

Combat Roll

Afterimages has native support for the Combat Roll mod.

  • Usage: Set "combat_roll_only": true in your player configuration file to make trails appear exclusively during a roll dodge.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find a bug or have a feature request, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

Available Versions

Afterimages NeoForge 1.21.8 - 1.1.6release
MC 1.21.8neoforge
February 1, 2026
Afterimages Fabric 1.21.8 - 1.1.6release
MC 1.21.8fabric
February 1, 2026
Afterimages Fabric 1.21.11 - 1.1.5release
MC 1.21.11fabric
January 26, 2026
Afterimages NeoForge 1.21.11 - 1.1.5release
MC 1.21.11neoforge
January 26, 2026
Afterimages NeoForge 1.21.8 - 1.1.5release
MC 1.21.8neoforge
January 26, 2026

How to Install Afterimages on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Afterimages". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforgeneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.8, 1.21.1 (+1 more)

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Afterimages 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Afterimages compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?

Afterimages officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.8, 1.21.1. 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 Afterimages – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Afterimages 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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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

1.21.111.21.81.21.11.20.1