Better Effects
A mod that adds new particle effects for vanilla features
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About this Mod
Better Effects
This mod adds 7 overpowerful visual effects for Minecraft. It was created for a YouTube video and published here so fans can download it.
Effects :
- TNT : Explode like a nuclear bomb and destroy everything close to it (50 blocks).
- Ender Pearl : Spawn a purple shockwave on hit.
- End Crystal : Spawn a pentagram and a circular beam on explode.
- Ander Pearl : Spawn a rift leading to a red world where the player cannot escape unless he dies.
- Shooting Stars : At night, shooting stars will start appearing above the player.
- Boat : Spawn a rainbow streak when ridded by a player.
- Netherite Hoe : Spawn an orbital strike when used on the ground.
Other information :
- The only supported version of Minecraft is 1.20.1.
- Make sure to download the Fabric API (for example Version 0.92.2+1.20.1 works)
Available Versions
How to Install Better Effects 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Effects". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Effects 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better Effects compatible with fabric?
Better Effects officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better Effects – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Effects 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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