ebe newer
by Eathers
EBE changes how block entities such as chests and signs are rendered on the Fabric loader, drawing some of them with baked block models.
What it does
Some block entities are drawn with baked models rather than the slower entity renderer, which is the core of what the mod changes. The author calls it an optimization mod with side effects, since it also brings a number of visual improvements. Animated block entity models still play their animations, and only the parts that must render each frame are drawn, which is how the mod gains its performance boost.
The mod is client-side only, so only the client needs it and servers can run without it. Installing it with Sodium needs a note: Sodium versions 0.4 and newer work directly, while earlier Sodium releases need Indium installed as well. Files target 1.21.4 – 1.21.10, and the latest file, 0.11.4+1.21.4, is listed for 1.21.10 and was published on 2025-11-19.
The mod is open source under the BSD 2-Clause License, and its source code is public. Chests remain invisible in some cases, and the author lists the Sodium and Indium combinations as the main setup step, so that part should be checked after installation.
Key features
Baked block models
Block entities render through baked models in place of the slower entity path, lowering the cost of drawing them.
Animations kept
Animated block entity models keep their animations, and only the parts that must be drawn each frame are rendered.
Smooth lighting
Block entities receive smooth lighting, and their models can be remodeled with block models through resource packs.
Far-away visibility
Block entities can be seen from a greater distance, and holiday effects such as Christmas chests can be toggled.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Enhanced Block Entities Reloaded covers Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.16.5 – 26.3 and is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only. Better Block Entities runs on Fabric and NeoForge for 1.21 – 26.3, under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later. EBE is limited to Fabric and to the 1.21.4 – 1.21.10 range, so it is a narrower option on that front.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebe newer | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2025-11-19 |
| Enhanced Block Entities Reloaded | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.16.5 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-20 |
| Better Block Entities | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-15 |
Questions
Does EBE need Sodium?
What must be installed with older Sodium releases?
Does EBE have to be installed on the server?
In the catalog
ebe newer is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 15,569 mods support Minecraft 1.21.10.
Similar mods
What the author says
contact--> discord-> gfwilliam If you encounter any errors or bugs, please let me know. EBE is a 100% client side Minecraft mod for the Fabric mod loader which aims to increase the performance of block entity rendering, as well as offer customizability via resource packs.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ebe-newer
- Owner
- Eathers
- Published
- 2025-11-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15