
Vanilla Cubed
A vanilla+ style mod, that improves already existing features of the game and expands them by adding new mechanics!
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About this Mod
A vanilla+ style mod, that improves already existing features of the game and expands them by adding new mechanics!
Features
Smithing Table Improvements
The smithing table gets more uses with 4 new types of diamond upgrades - Amethyst, Ancient Gold, Enderite and Dragon Scale! Each type gives the player unique effects, making each of the upgrades unique. The default Netherite Upgrade also receives some changes. Tridents can also be upgraded.
New Beacon Tier System
The Beacon tier system gets replaced with a new system, that gives iron, gold, emerald and diamond individual upgrades. Each material represents an upgrade category, providing 4 different upgrades each.
Utility
New utility items like gilded books, Enchantments like the Hurling Enchantment and status effects like Reach also get added. Existing features like tridents receive some small overhauls.
Credits
- Ratz_Borkopf. Textures for the ancient gold armor (modified)

Available Versions
How to Install Vanilla Cubed 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 "Vanilla Cubed". 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
Vanilla Cubed 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 Vanilla Cubed compatible with fabric?
Vanilla Cubed officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Vanilla Cubed – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Vanilla Cubed 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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