Global Wind
Simple mod that adds directional wind based on world time.
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About this Mod
Update 1.3.0-beta-2 for 1.20.1 fixes crash with Simple Clouds and tests new physics system.
Adds wind that can blow in any direction and affects the movement of entities. Stronger during rain and extra strong during thunder. Although most days are calm, if you are unlucky it can get quite crazy!
Also adds wind sounds.
Issues? Global Wind now has a github! Find it in the links section.
Forge? Use Sinytra. (Tested on 1.20.1)
Extra Info
Unless it's really windy, entities on the ground will not be affected. Just be careful when jumping.
All entities are affected, including items, arrows. armor stands...
Versions below 1.3 do not affect creative mode players. There is only wind in the overworld, for evident reasons. Currently uses daylight level of block to determine if the player is "outside", meaning glass does not block wind.
I will target both 1.20.1 and the latest version for any updates. Any versions in between or before are not supported.
TODO: Version 2.0 for a complete overhaul of the wind calculation and physics, and separate wind calculation into its own API so I can make other mods with wind.
Possible Immersive Winds compat?
yes you can use in modpack.
Available Versions
How to Install Global Wind 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 "Global Wind". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Global Wind 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 Global Wind compatible with fabric?
Global Wind officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Global Wind – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Global Wind 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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