What is the best minecraft mod

OptiFine is a behind-the-scenes mod that improves and optimizes the graphics of Minecraft so that the game runs as smoothly, and looks as great, as it possibly can on your computer. This is the best mod to grab, and the first one you should download, if you care about visuals and smooth gameplay.

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Optifine is the best utility mod, Furnicraft is the best Minecraft Pocket Edition modpack. You may be perfectly satisfied with the default version of the game, but if you want the game to come alive, dive into the vast world of mods.

1.7.10 is still the greatest minecraft version to mod and has the most mods available. Downside most mods are updated with cool new features. Next is 1.12.2 which is the new standard. 1.16.X is on it’s way but because people simply refuse to update it to the newest MC version and add compatibility I doubt it will be the next 1.12.2.