
Vanilla Variants
Adds a bit more variants to things that already exist within the game!
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About this Mod

Adds numerous variants of existing blocksets. Along with stairs, slabs, and walls for most stone-based blocks.
New Block variants such as Beams allow for more creative shapes in builds and open the door for some new yet vanilla feeling builds.
Seats are craftable similar to how beds are and allow the player to sit on them by right clicking.
New Armor/Tool sets for Copper, along with every wood and stone type.
Available Versions
How to Install Vanilla Variants 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 (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Vanilla Variants". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Vanilla Variants 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 (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Vanilla Variants compatible with fabric?
Vanilla Variants officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Vanilla Variants – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Vanilla Variants 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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