Better Bucket
Improves the standard vanilla buckets.
About this Mod
Better Bucket
Better Bucket adds various tweaks to the original vanilla buckets. Here is a list that contain some of the features:
Lava buckets now have a stability timer (configurable)
Smoother placement and flow behavior
Improved liquid pickup for water and lava
(WORKS WITH MODDED FLUIDS)
CurseForge: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/better-bucket
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Available Versions
How to Install Better Bucket on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Bucket". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.12.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Bucket server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better Bucket compatible with forge?
Better Bucket officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better Bucket – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Bucket 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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