VulkanMod Extra

A comprehensive performance and quality-of-life enhancement mod for VulkanMod.

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Обновлён 12 сентября 2025 г. · опубликован 28 августа 2025 г.

VulkanMod Extra

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The ultimate performance control suite for VulkanMod. Turn off what you don't need, keep what you love, and squeeze every last frame out of your Minecraft experience.

What is VulkanMod Extra?

VulkanMod Extra extends VulkanMod with granular control over every visual effect in Minecraft. Built on a modern modular architecture, it seamlessly integrates into VulkanMod's settings GUI while providing unprecedented optimization capabilities.

Think of it as having a professional audio mixing board, but for Minecraft's graphics. Every slider, every toggle, every option is there to help you create your perfect balance between visual quality and raw performance.

Key Features

Animation Control

Fine-tune which textures animate and which stay static. Every animation type can be toggled independently:

Master Toggle - Disable all animations with one switch
Fluids - Water (still/flowing), Lava (still/flowing) animations
Environmental - Fire, Portal swirls, Sculk sensor pulses
Blocks - All other animated block textures

Particle Management

Control over 80+ individual particle types. From rain splashes to enchantment glimmers, you decide what renders:

Master Toggle - One switch to rule them all
Weather Effects - Rain splashes, snow particles, cloud formations
Block Interactions - Breaking particles, dust, debris
Entity Effects - Villager emotions, mob particles, player effects
Environmental - Bubbles, smoke, ash, cherry leaves
Special Effects - Portal particles, enchantments, explosions

Rendering Optimizations

Deep control over Minecraft's rendering pipeline:

Entity Rendering - Item frames, armor stands, paintings
Lighting System - Dynamic light updates optimization
Beacon Beams - Height limiting for performance
Fog Effects - Per-environment fog control with detailed multipliers
Name Tags - Toggle for players and entities

World Details

Customize your world's atmosphere:

Sky Elements - Sun, moon, stars, sky color
Weather Visuals - Rain/snow rendering separate from mechanics
Biome Colors - Toggle biome-specific coloring
Cloud Settings - Height and render distance controls

HUD & Interface

Enhanced display features:

FPS Counter - Basic or extended metrics display
Coordinates - Real-time position tracking
Toast Notifications - Control achievement/recipe popups
Debug Info - Steady refresh rate for F3 screen

Performance Impact

Based on community testing and feedback:

Feature Disabled	Average FPS Gain	Notes
All Animations	+15-25 FPS	Most impact on lower-end GPUs
All Particles	+10-20 FPS	Scales with particle density
Weather Effects	+5-10 FPS	During rain/snow
Fog Rendering	Not tested yet	Likely helps in water/lava
Entity Extras	+2-5 FPS	Item frames, armor stands

Results vary based on hardware, world complexity, and other mods installed. These are estimates from user reports - your results may differ.

Installation

Requirements

Minecraft: 1.21.1 - 1.21.5
Mod Loader: Fabric Loader 0.17.2+
Dependencies:
- Fabric API (Latest for your MC version)
- VulkanMod 0.5.3+

Quick Install

Install Fabric Loader for your Minecraft version
Download VulkanMod and place in mods folder
Download VulkanMod Extra and place in mods folder
Launch Minecraft
Open Video Settings → VulkanMod tab to access all features

Multi-Version Support

VulkanMod Extra supports multiple Minecraft versions through our intelligent override system:

1.21.1 (Stable)
1.21.2 (Stable)
1.21.3 (Stable)
1.21.4 (Stable)
1.21.5 (Beta)

Download the version matching your Minecraft installation from our releases page.

Configuration

Settings are stored in .minecraft/config/vulkanmod-extra-options.json and can be edited manually or through the in-game GUI.

Configuration Structure

{
  "coreSettings": {
    "enableMod": true,
    "enableGuiIntegration": true,
    "enableDebugLogging": false
  },
  "animationSettings": {
    // Individual animation toggles
  },
  "particleSettings": {
    // 80+ particle type toggles
  },
  "renderSettings": {
    // Rendering optimizations
  },
  "detailSettings": {
    // World detail controls
  },
  "extraSettings": {
    // HUD and interface options
  }
}

Performance Presets (Coming Soon)

We're working on one-click optimization profiles:

Potato - Maximum FPS, minimum visuals
Balanced - Smart compromises for most systems
Quality - Minor optimizations, preserve aesthetics
Ultra - All features enabled

Technical Details

Architecture

VulkanMod Extra uses a modern modular architecture:

Feature Registry System - Dynamic feature lifecycle management
Configuration Manager - Automatic backup and migration support
Mixin Integration - Surgical precision modifications
Memory Optimization - 85% reduction in settings memory usage
Thread Safety - Proper synchronization for all operations

Build System

Multi-version support through Gradle:

# Build for specific version
./gradlew build -Pminecraft_version=1.21.4

# Or build the default version for the branch
./gradlew build

Performance Characteristics

Startup Impact: Minimal - the mod loads quickly
Memory Usage: Lightweight configuration system
Runtime Overhead: Negligible when features are disabled
Config System: Fast JSON-based configuration

Compatibility

Known Compatible Mods

Fabric API (Required)
VulkanMod (Required)
ModMenu (Recommended)
Most optimization mods

Potential Conflicts

Sodium/Iris (Use VulkanMod instead)
OptiFine (Incompatible with VulkanMod)
Canvas Renderer (Different rendering pipeline)

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

VulkanMod Extra options don't appear

Ensure VulkanMod is installed and working
Check that GUI integration is enabled in config
Verify you're using compatible versions

Settings not saving

Ensure valid JSON syntax if editing manually
Try deleting config file to regenerate
Check write permissions for config folder

Performance degradation

Some features may impact FPS when enabled
Start with all features disabled, enable gradually
Check for mod conflicts

Crashes on startup

Verify VulkanMod is functioning correctly
Check log files in .minecraft/logs
Ensure Vulkan drivers are installed

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Whether it's:

Bug reports and fixes
Feature suggestions and implementations
Translations for other languages
Documentation improvements
Testing and benchmarking

Check our contribution guidelines to get started.

Development Roadmap

Current Focus (v0.2.x)

✅ Master toggle controls
✅ Enhanced GUI integration
✅ Multi-version support
🔄 Performance preset system

Upcoming Features (v0.3.x)

Chunk rendering optimizations
Advanced culling algorithms
Memory usage profiler
Custom shader support hooks

Future Plans (v1.0)

Complete GUI redesign
Advanced LOD system
Dynamic performance scaling
Cloud-based preset sharing

Support & Community

Need help or want to share your experience?

Issues: GitHub Issues
Discussions: GitHub Discussions
Discord: Join the VulkanMod community
Wiki: Documentation

Credits & Thanks

xCollateral - Creator of VulkanMod
FlashyReese - Inspiration from Sodium Extra
Fabric Team - Amazing modding platform
Contributors - Everyone who's helped improve the mod
Community - For testing, feedback, and support

License

VulkanMod Extra is licensed under the MIT License.

You're free to:

Use the mod in any modpack
Modify and redistribute
Use commercially
Just please give credit!

Built with care for the Minecraft community

Making Minecraft run better, one frame at a time

Download • Report Bug • Request Feature

Версии

Версия	Канал	Игра	Загрузчики	Дата	Скачать
0.2.0-beta7	Бета	1.21.5	fabric	12 сентября 2025 г.	.jar (363 КБ)
0.2.0-beta7	Бета	1.21.4	fabric	12 сентября 2025 г.	.jar (363 КБ)
0.2.0-beta7	Бета	1.21.3	fabric	12 сентября 2025 г.	.jar (363 КБ)
0.2.0-beta7	Бета	1.21.2	fabric	12 сентября 2025 г.	.jar (363 КБ)
0.2.0-beta7	Бета	1.21.1	fabric	12 сентября 2025 г.	.jar (362 КБ)
0.2.0-beta6	Бета	1.21.5	fabric	9 сентября 2025 г.	.jar (333 КБ)
0.2.0-beta6	Бета	1.21.4	fabric	9 сентября 2025 г.	.jar (333 КБ)
0.2.0-beta6	Бета	1.21.3	fabric	9 сентября 2025 г.	.jar (333 КБ)
0.2.0-beta6	Бета	1.21.2	fabric	9 сентября 2025 г.	.jar (333 КБ)
0.2.0-beta6	Бета	1.21.1	fabric	9 сентября 2025 г.	.jar (333 КБ)
0.2.0-beta5+1.21.1	Бета	1.21.1	fabric	7 сентября 2025 г.	.jar (140 КБ)
0.2.0-beta4+1.21.1	Бета	1.21.1	fabric	30 августа 2025 г.	.jar (178 КБ)
0.2.0-beta3+1.21.1	Бета	1.21.1	fabric	29 августа 2025 г.	.jar (157 КБ)
0.2.0-beta2+1.21.1	Бета	1.21.1	fabric	29 августа 2025 г.	.jar (121 КБ)
0.2.0-beta1+1.21.1	Бета	1.21.1	fabric	29 августа 2025 г.	.jar (118 КБ)

Показаны последние 15 из 16 версий. Все версии — на Modrinth.

Ченджлог

0.2.0-beta7Бета1.21.5 · 12 сентября 2025 г.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/CriticalRange/vulkanmod-extra/compare/v0.2.0-beta6...v0.2.0-beta7

Enhanced VulkanMod integration with comprehensive tooltip system and monitor management

NEW FEATURES:

• Monitor Information Display: Real-time monitor info in debug screen (F3) with resolution, refresh rate, color depth, and DPI • Fullscreen Monitor Selection: Choose specific monitor for fullscreen mode with actual device names (e.g., "Dell S2721DGF (Primary)") • Advanced Item Tooltips: Integrated F3+H functionality with proper configuration binding • Version-Specific Rendering: Armor stand, item frame, and piston rendering optimizations across 1.21.1-1.21.5

VULKANMOD TOOLTIP INTEGRATION:

• 21+ Missing Tooltips Added: Comprehensive tooltip coverage for VulkanMod options • Performance Impact Indicators: Sodium Extra-style color-coded performance impact (Green/Yellow/Orange/Red) • Hierarchical Naming: Organized tooltip keys (vulkanmod.options.video., vulkanmod.options.graphics., vulkanmod.options.other.*) • Dynamic Device Information: Real-time GPU device name display in device selector tooltip

PERFORMANCE & ARCHITECTURE:

• Duplicate Config Loading Fix: Eliminated redundant configuration initialization (50% faster startup) • Memory Optimizations: Streamlined particle settings configuration structure • Dead Code Removal: Cleaned up 4 unused classes (ConfigHelper, VulkanModExtraClientMod, VulkanModExtraClientRefactored, DevEnvironmentManager) • Enhanced Error Handling: Robust null exception protection and graceful fallbacks

BUILD & COMPATIBILITY:

• Enhanced Multi-Version Support: Improved override system for handling method signature changes • Version-Specific Mixins: Dedicated mixins for 1.21.1 (legacy), 1.21.2+ (FrameGraph), 1.21.4+ (piston rendering), 1.21.5 (GUI updates) • CI/CD Improvements: Updated GitHub Actions workflows for better release management • Headless Environment Support: Proper detection and handling of headless environments

BUG FIXES:

• Monitor Detection: Fixed HeadlessException in development environments • Mixin Registration: Resolved tooltip injection failures due to missing mixin registration • Logging Cleanup: Eliminated debug spam and reduced noise (ERROR → WARN for non-critical issues) • Language Key Consistency: Fixed advanced item tooltips naming (vulkanmod-extra.option.extra.advanced_item_tooltips)

0.2.0-beta7Бета1.21.4 · 12 сентября 2025 г.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/CriticalRange/vulkanmod-extra/compare/v0.2.0-beta6...v0.2.0-beta7

Enhanced VulkanMod integration with comprehensive tooltip system and monitor management

NEW FEATURES:

VULKANMOD TOOLTIP INTEGRATION:

PERFORMANCE & ARCHITECTURE:

BUILD & COMPATIBILITY:

BUG FIXES:

0.2.0-beta7Бета1.21.3 · 12 сентября 2025 г.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/CriticalRange/vulkanmod-extra/compare/v0.2.0-beta6...v0.2.0-beta7

Enhanced VulkanMod integration with comprehensive tooltip system and monitor management

NEW FEATURES:

VULKANMOD TOOLTIP INTEGRATION:

PERFORMANCE & ARCHITECTURE:

BUILD & COMPATIBILITY:

BUG FIXES:

0.2.0-beta7Бета1.21.2 · 12 сентября 2025 г.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/CriticalRange/vulkanmod-extra/compare/v0.2.0-beta6...v0.2.0-beta7

Enhanced VulkanMod integration with comprehensive tooltip system and monitor management

NEW FEATURES:

VULKANMOD TOOLTIP INTEGRATION:

PERFORMANCE & ARCHITECTURE:

BUILD & COMPATIBILITY:

BUG FIXES:

0.2.0-beta7Бета1.21.1 · 12 сентября 2025 г.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/CriticalRange/vulkanmod-extra/compare/v0.2.0-beta6...v0.2.0-beta7

Enhanced VulkanMod integration with comprehensive tooltip system and monitor management

NEW FEATURES:

VULKANMOD TOOLTIP INTEGRATION:

PERFORMANCE & ARCHITECTURE:

BUILD & COMPATIBILITY:

BUG FIXES:

0.2.0-beta6Бета1.21.5 · 9 сентября 2025 г.

v0.2.0-beta6+1.21.5:

Full Changelog: https://github.com/CriticalRange/vulkanmod-extra/compare/v0.2.0-beta4...v0.2.0-beta5

Enhanced documentation with comprehensive version management information

ARCHITECTURAL OVERHAUL:

• Complete modular architecture with Feature-based system • New core package structure with clean separation of concerns • Registry pattern implementation with FeatureManager • Enhanced configuration system with ConfigurationManager

PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS:

• 85% memory reduction in particle settings (100+ fields → efficient HashMap) • Optimized BaseFeature class (removed unused methods, improved efficiency) • Enhanced particle checking logic with early returns • Improved method naming and code clarity across all mixins

BUILD & QUALITY FIXES:

• Reduced build warnings from 100+ to 1 (99% improvement) • Fixed all deprecation warnings by migrating to new config structure • Replaced System.out.println with proper SLF4J logging • Fixed serial warnings in CustomPageList class • Enhanced build system with better code quality tools

CODE IMPROVEMENTS:

• Comprehensive debug logging replacement (6 instances) • Fixed misleading method names in particle mixins • Complete mixin system reorganization (com.criticalrange.mixin → com.criticalrange.mixins) • Enhanced version management with VersionHelper utility • Sophisticated override system for multi-version compatibility

TECHNICAL ENHANCEMENTS:

• Multi-version support system (1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5) • Runtime version detection and comparison utilities • Version-specific method/field mappings using reflection • Improved error handling and compatibility across all versions

VISUAL & ASSET UPDATES:

• High-quality icon update ( 3.9KB -> 186KB) • Enhanced documentation with comprehensive version management information

0.2.0-beta6Бета1.21.4 · 9 сентября 2025 г.

v0.2.0-beta6+1.21.4:

Full Changelog: https://github.com/CriticalRange/vulkanmod-extra/compare/v0.2.0-beta4...v0.2.0-beta5

Enhanced documentation with comprehensive version management information

ARCHITECTURAL OVERHAUL:

PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS:

BUILD & QUALITY FIXES:

CODE IMPROVEMENTS:

TECHNICAL ENHANCEMENTS:

VISUAL & ASSET UPDATES:

• High-quality icon update ( 3.9KB -> 186KB) • Enhanced documentation with comprehensive version management information

0.2.0-beta6Бета1.21.3 · 9 сентября 2025 г.

v0.2.0-beta6+1.21.3:

Full Changelog: https://github.com/CriticalRange/vulkanmod-extra/compare/v0.2.0-beta4...v0.2.0-beta5

Enhanced documentation with comprehensive version management information

ARCHITECTURAL OVERHAUL:

PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS:

BUILD & QUALITY FIXES:

CODE IMPROVEMENTS:

TECHNICAL ENHANCEMENTS:

VISUAL & ASSET UPDATES:

• High-quality icon update ( 3.9KB -> 186KB) • Enhanced documentation with comprehensive version management information

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