GrimMotionBlur
by HexNew
GrimMotionBlur is a Fabric visual mod that adds smooth, adjustable motion blur to the game view for players who want movement to look more fluid.
What it does
The mod applies a motion blur effect to the screen while the camera moves. Its strength can be adjusted, and the effect can be switched on or off at any time from its configuration menu, which opens with the J key in game. Presets and further options are listed by the author as planned additions for later updates.
Because the blur is a visual layer on the client, GrimMotionBlur fits PvP, survival, exploration, building and content creation alike. It is described as lightweight and performance-friendly, and it works alongside most client-side mods. Fabric Loader and Fabric API are required, and the mod is published for 1.21.11 only.
Servers that run it need every player to install it too. The code is not open source; the mod is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Adjustable motion blur
Blur intensity can be set to taste, so the effect can be subtle or strong depending on the player.
Configuration menu
A menu opened with the J key lets players tune visual settings and turn motion blur on or off.
Lightweight visual layer
The effect is added with little overhead and works with most optimization and client-side mods.
Planned additions
The author lists extra presets, more customization options and further visual and performance work for future updates.
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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.
Use cases
PvP and competitive play
Players who want smoother camera motion during fights can set the blur strength to a level they prefer.
Content creation
Creators who record footage can adjust the blur to get a more cinematic look for their videos.
Who it’s for: Players who want a smoother, more cinematic camera during combat, exploration or recording, and server owners who want to offer the effect on a multiplayer server.
How it compares
Better Motion Blur is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.11, released under All rights reserved and not open source. Vulkan Motion Blur is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and it is open source. CleanSaturated targets Fabric for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11, is client-side only and is released under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GrimMotionBlur | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-06-01 |
| Better Motion Blur | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-26 |
| Vulkan Motion Blur | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-17 |
| CleanSaturated | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-22 |
Questions
Does GrimMotionBlur need Fabric API?
Does a server need GrimMotionBlur installed?
Which game version does GrimMotionBlur support?
How is the blur turned off?
In the catalog
GrimMotionBlur is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
GrimMotionBlur is a lightweight and highly customizable visual enhancement mod that adds smooth motion blur effects to Minecraft, creating a more immersive and modern gameplay experience. Whether you're PvPing, exploring, building, or creating content, GrimMotionBlur makes movement feel smoother and more fluid while…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/grimmotionblur
- Owner
- HexNew
- Published
- 2026-06-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15