Gradients Evolved

Gradients Evolved

Adds new blocks that I think that should be in the game

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Mod showcase for v1.1
Night version for v1.1

About this Mod

Your world. Your palette. Evolved.

Fabric NeoForge Forge Quilt

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Ever feel like vanilla blocks just don't have enough variety?
Gradients Evolved fills the gaps and bringing a rich palette of block variants built specifically for builders who want more control, more detail, and more creativity in every build just like me.


Overview

Gradients Evolved is a builder-focused mod that expands Minecraft's block palette with beautiful new variants of existing blocks. Whether you're crafting a rustic village, a towering castle, or a modern cityscape — Gradients Evolved gives you the blocks to make it happen.

Every block has been carefully designed to feel native to Minecraft — no jarring textures, no out-of-place designs. Just seamless extensions of the vanilla palette you already love (some may have a 16x16+ textures though but not all of them).


Features

New Block Variants

Dozens of new variants for existing blocks, including:

  • Mossy, cracked, and weathered versions of stone-type blocks
  • Chiseled and polished versions for refined builds
  • Aged and worn variants for that perfect ruined aesthetic

Built for Builders

  • Every variant fits naturally alongside vanilla blocks
  • Consistent textures that respect Minecraft's art style
  • No bloated item lists — only what builders actually need

Support

Found a bug or have a feature request?

Please include your Minecraft version, mod loader, and a description of the issue when reporting bugs. Screenshots and crash logs are always appreciated!


License

Gradients Evolved is licensed under the ARR License.
You are free to use this mod in modpacks — no permission needed, just credit appreciated!


If you enjoy the mod, consider leaving a heart on Modrinth — it helps more than you know!

Available Versions

1.3release
MC 1.21.1fabric, quilt
May 10, 2026
1.3release
MC 1.21.3fabric, quilt
May 10, 2026
1.3release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
May 10, 2026
1.3release
MC 1.21.3neoforge
May 10, 2026
1.3release
MC 1.21.4neoforge
May 10, 2026

How to Install Gradients Evolved 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 "Gradients Evolved". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforgeneoforgequilt

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+10 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Gradients Evolved 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 Gradients Evolved compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?

Gradients Evolved officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. 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 Gradients Evolved – how to optimize performance?

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

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Supported Versions

1.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.41.21.31.21.1+3 more