Custom Hitsounds
by DevKairo
Custom Hitsounds lets players replace the sounds of combat and game events with their own audio files or recordings, and it runs on the client alone.
What it does
The mod assigns custom sounds to 14 actions, including hits, crits, totem pops, arrow hits, bow shots, shield blocks, pearl throws, crystal and anchor breaks, eating, and block placing or breaking. A chosen sound can either swap out the matching vanilla effect or layer over it, and every action has a separate volume slider.
Sounds come from MP3, WAV or OGG files imported through a file explorer button, or from a short in-game recording made with a microphone after a 3-2-1 countdown. Imported files are checked on load, and a broken file is reported with the reason instead of failing silently. Recorded and imported sounds appear in the sound library and can be assigned to any action.
The mod targets Fabric and needs Fabric Loader and Fabric API. Files exist for 1.20 – 26.1.2 across 11 release versions, with the latest file 0.1.0+26.1-26.1.2 for 26.1.2. It is client-side only, so the server does not need it, and the code is released under the MIT License, although the project is not open source.
Key features
Sound per action
Each of 14 combat and game actions can be given its own sound, from hits and crits to totem pops and kills.
Replace or layer vanilla sounds
A chosen sound can replace the vanilla sound for an action or play alongside it, with a separate volume slider.
Import audio files
MP3, WAV and OGG files are picked in a file explorer and ready to assign immediately.
In-game recording
A microphone recording made in the game with a 3-2-1 countdown can be saved to the library and used for any action.
Checked imports
Files are validated on import, and a broken file is reported with the reason rather than silently failing.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.20.x5 of 5 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want to customize combat and everyday game sounds on Fabric, in single-player or on any server, since only the client needs the mod.
How it compares
Overtune is a Fabric mod for 26.1.2, client-side only, released under All rights reserved and not open source. Craftable Totem is a server-side Fabric mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 under the MIT License, and it changes totem crafting rather than sounds. Configurable Audio Emitters (Or Sound Blocks) is open source under the MIT License for 1.20.1 and runs on both client and server, so it is a different kind of sound tool.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Hitsounds | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-24 |
| Overtune | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-09 |
| Craftable Totem | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 | Server-side only | 2024-02-06 |
| Configurable Audio Emitters (Or Sound Blocks) | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-11-30 |
Questions
Does Custom Hitsounds need Fabric API?
Does the server need Custom Hitsounds installed?
Which game versions have files?
In the catalog
Custom Hitsounds is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Any sound, on most actions, open the menu, click import, pick any MP3, WAV or OGG straight from your downloads, or skip files entirely and record your own voice with your mic, directly in-game. Each action has its own volume slider and a choice to replace the vanilla sound or play on top of it.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/custom-hitsounds
- Owner
- DevKairo
- Published
- 2026-07-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15