Buro
by BURO
Buro is a client-side Fabric mod that replaces the sky and the distance fog with solid black, so a world stays dark for as long as the effect is on.
What it does
Buro changes only how the client draws the world. Its Pitch Black Fog swaps the default distance fog for an opaque black void, and its Void Sky renders the sky as a pure black canvas with the sun, moon and celestial bodies hidden. Together they produce a constant, moody night that keeps the same look at any hour, which suits spooky settings, adventure maps and cinematic screenshots.
Cloth Config API is required, and Mod Menu is needed to reach the settings from the Mods list on the main menu or pause screen. A single click opens the config menu, where each effect can be toggled on or off instantly. Changes made in the config apply correctly only after the world is reloaded. The mod is released under the MIT License and is open source, with its source code and issue tracker published.
Key features
Pitch black fog
Distance fog is replaced with a solid black void, so terrain fades into darkness at a short range.
Void sky
The sky is drawn as pure black, with the sun, moon and celestial bodies completely hidden.
Instant toggles
Each effect has its own switch in the config menu that turns it off or on immediately.
Single click config
A single click opens the config menu from the mod's entry in the Mods list.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Spooky adventure maps
Map builders can keep a permanent night and fog for horror or mystery settings.
Cinematic screenshots
Players can use the constant darkness as a backdrop for dramatic photographs.
Who it’s for: Players who want a permanent, dark atmosphere in single-player or on a client, and map makers building horror or mystery settings. Only the client needs the mod, so players join servers without installing it.
How it compares
More Darkness is a Fabric and NeoForge mod that is not open source, with files for 1.21.1 – 26.2. Sky Bound is an open source MIT License mod for Fabric covering 1.21 – 1.21.11, and it works on the client alone. Buro is open source under the MIT License and is built for Fabric only, in its 1.21.8 file.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buro | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-09-05 |
| More Darkness | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-04 |
| Sky Bound | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-22 |
Questions
Does Buro need Cloth Config API?
Does Buro have to be installed on the server?
Why do changes need a world reload?
In the catalog
Buro is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
A client-side mod for a world of atmospheric darkness. Buro is a lightweight, client-side utility mod that gives you control over the world's atmosphere, allowing you to create a perpetual, moody darkness. If you've ever wanted a spooky setting for an adventure map or the perfect backdrop for cinematic shots, this…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/buro
- Owner
- BURO
- Published
- 2025-09-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-09-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15