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## \u2139\ufe0f About Modpack<\/p>\n
This is a modpack that focuses on optimization while preserving the integrity of the vanilla game. It includes essential performance and utility mods to improve FPS, reduce memory usage, fix minor bugs, and extend chat features in both singleplayer and multiplayer. Designed as a lightweight template with minimal configuration, it can be customized or expanded with additional mods according to user preference.<\/p>\n
**1. Does not affect vanilla gameplay.**
\n>This modpack focuses purely on performance and optimization. It does not change vanilla gameplay or any game mechanics.<\/p>\n
**2. It speeds up the game tremendously (both in multiplayer and singleplayer).**
\n>This modpack focuses on performance and optimization. It includes mods like Sodium, Lithium, and FerriteCore to improve FPS, reduce memory usage, and streamline gameplay in both singleplayer and multiplayer.<\/p>\n
**3. Adds a few really useful essential mods.**
\n>This modpack also includes essential utility mods. They fix minor bugs, extend chat history, and allow joining servers on different versions (more below).<\/p>\n
**4. It\u2019s lightweight, with no more than 25 mods.**
\n>It contains only essential performance and utility mods. The pack remains simple and easy to manage, with no more than 25 mods included.<\/p>\n
**5. It’s the perfect template for your mod pack (but you must comply with the MIT license).**
\n>This modpack is designed as a simple template with minimal configuration. It provides a base that can be customized or expanded with additional mods according to the user\u2019s preference.<\/p>\n
**6. Smooth gameplay even on low-end PCs.**
\n>Also suitable for slower computers, laptops, and Macs (I use a Mac, so I can confirm), ensuring stable and smooth gameplay without performance issues.<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udce6 What it has inside:
\n|Included mods|Description|Supported versions|
\n|—|—|—|
\n| **Fabric API** | Core library required by most Fabric mods. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **Sodium** | Improves FPS with a fully reworked rendering engine. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **Sodium Extra** | Adds extra settings and visual features on top of Sodium. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **FerriteCore** | Reduces memory usage by optimizing data handling. | **1.21.9** |
\n| **Lithium** | Optimizes block ticking, mob AI, and game physics. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **Mod Menu** | Adds a menu to view and configure installed mods. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **Entity Culling** | Skips rendering entities that are not visible. | **1.21.10** |
\n| **More Culling** | Adds extra culling methods to further reduce rendering load. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **ImmediatelyFast** | Speeds up rendering by optimizing draw-call buffers. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **BadOptimizations** | Includes small micro-optimizations (e.g., skipping lightmap recalculations). | **1.21.x** |
\n| **ScalableLux** | Optimizes the lighting system (Starlight fork) with faster calculations. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **Very Many Players** | It is a Fabric optimization mod that improves server performance with many players while staying fully vanilla-compatible. | **1.21.x** |
\n|**Krypton** | Krypton optimizes Minecraft\u2019s networking with Fabric\u2019s Netty handlers, boosting performance through micro-optimizations and flush consolidation. | **1.21.9** |
\n| **Ksyxis** | Speeds up chunk loading with optimized generation logic. | **1.21.8** (Only up to 1.21.8 because Mojang removed spawn chunks, so this mod is no longer useful.)|
\n| **Cloth Config API** | Configuration Library for Minecraft Mods. | **1.21.x** |<\/p>\n
|Other mods (also included)|Description|Supported versions|
\n|—|—|—|
\n| **Reese’s Sodium Options** | Reese\u2019s Sodium Options enhances the Sodium settings menu with a cleaner UI, search, and improved sliders. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **No Chat Reports** | Disables the chat reporting system to keep messages private. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **More Chat History** | Extends the chat history so more past messages can be viewed. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **ViaFabricPlus** | Allows joining servers on different Minecraft versions using ViaVersion. | **1.21.x** |
\n| **Debugify** | Fixes known vanilla Minecraft bugs through small patches. | **1.21.8** |<\/p>\n
**They are there because they are really useful mods, but it’s up to you whether you delete them later if you want to.**<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\ude80 Quick Start:
\n– Download the Modrinth App.
\n– Install the Lightium via “Browse” in the app.
\n– Play and enjoy performance.
\nMore info in the Modrinth Modpack Guide.<\/p>\n
## \ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Versioning System:<\/p>\n
**\u203c\ufe0f This mod pack will be from 1.21.8 (it will never be less than that). \u203c\ufe0f**<\/p>\n
Lightium follows this versioning scheme the name will always be “Lightium”:
\n“`
\n (e.g. 1.00.0) (e.g. 1.0.0)
\n[Name]-[Minecraft version]-[version of the mod pack]
\n“`<\/p>\n
## \u2753 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udcac Will this change how Minecraft looks or plays?**
\n> **No**, there is no mod in this modpack that **would change** the appearance of the vanilla game.<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\ude80 How much faster is it?**
\n> The result varies depending on what kind of computer you have, but in my opinion it can be anywhere from **50-500% (it depends)**.<\/p>\n
**\ud83e\uddf1 Is it compatible with servers and realms?**
\n> **Yes!** This pack is completely **client-side only**, meaning you can use it on vanilla servers, Realms, and even at modded servers.<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udd0c Can I remove or add mods to this pack?**
\n> **Absolutely.** The package is modular. You can remove mods or add them if they are compatible with Fabric and other mods that I have in my modpack.<\/p>\n
**\ud83c\udfae Does it support shaders?**
\n> **Not** until you **add the Iris** mod to my mod pack, then yes.<\/p>\n
**\ud83e\udde9 Is this the same as Fabulously Optimized \/ Simply Optimized?**
\n> **No, but it\u2019s similar in purpose.** This pack is focused on minimalism and raw performance\u2014even fewer optional tweaks and visual mods.<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udce6 Is there a Lite version?**
\n> **No,** but you can remove optional mods and that **create your own lite version :).**<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f What modloader does this use?**
\n> **This pack uses only Fabric.** Forge, Quilt, and others are **NOT supported.**<\/p>\n
**\ud83e\udde9 Can I use this with Prism Launcher\/MultiMC\/Modrinth App?**
\n> **Yes**, the modpack works with **all major launchers** that support Fabric modpacks.<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udcbb Is this good for laptops \/ low-end PCs?**
\n> **Yes!** This mod pack is also designed for **lower-spec hardware**.<\/p>\n
**\ud83e\uddea Is this safe to use on survival\/long-term worlds?**
\n> **Yes**, it only affects performance, **not gameplay or world files**.<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udce1 Does it affect online multiplayer or ping?**
\n> **Yes, this mod pack affects multiplayer, but only in terms of performance**, so it doesn’t change anything except speed.<\/p>\n
**\ud83d\udce6 Can I bundle this pack with my own?**
\n> _Yes_, as long as you comply with the **MIT license**… or you can use mine :).
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