VulkanMod

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,468 endorsements) 📥 4.7M downloads 📌 v0.6.8+26.1.2 📅 6/22/2022
🟡 Updated this year

By xCollateral · fabric

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/14/2026 📅 Created: 6/22/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ Forge — Minecraft Forge (mod loader) Download ↗
2🛠️ Fabric — Fabric Loader Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #344 of 1284 fabric mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is a mod that introduces a brand new Vulkan based rendering engine to Minecraft in order to bring performance and graphical improvements, but even new features that are only possible thanks to the new graphics APIs.

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## Installation

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### Requirements

  • A device (GPU) that supports Vulkan (1. 2 or higher)
  • (https://fabricmc.net/use/installer/)

- Move `VulkanMod.jar` to `mods` folder of your Minecraft Instance.

## What about shaders?

### If you want to use shaders with VulkanMod, then check out [Beryl](https://modrinth.com/mod/beryl)

beryl

## Community

If you need help or want to chat feel free to join our Discord server.

[!(https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@intergrav/devins-badges@3/assets/cozy/social/discord-plural_vector.svg)](https://discord.gg/FVXg7AYR2Q)

Before asking for help, if your instance is crashing check if your system supports Vulkan and if any of the mods listed in the link below is present in your instance.

Please before reporting any new issue check if it already exists.

## Compatibility

Mod compatibility is not guaranteed. When VulkanMod is loaded, mods that make direct calls to OpenGL might crash the game. Check (https://github.com/xCollateral/VulkanMod/discussions/226) list to make sure you are not using one of them.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
xCollateral
Version
0.6.8+26.1.2
Downloads
4,663,032
Endorsements
2,468
Category
fabric
Created
6/22/2022
Updated
6/14/2026
Game Versions
26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
Tags
optimization

🔧 How to Install Minecraft Mods Mods

Download from Modrinth. Use Prism Launcher or drop into your mods folder.

📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Minecraft Mods →

Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.

🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Minecraft Mods commands, item IDs, and more.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does VulkanMod support?

The author lists 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of VulkanMod?

Version 0.6.8+26.1.2, published 2026-06-14 with 4.7M downloads recorded at the source.

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