Particle Dithering
by LopyMine
Particle Dithering changes how particle effects are drawn, adding a dithered transparency effect to the particles in the game.
What it does
Particles that use transparency are rendered with a dithered pattern instead of smooth fading, giving them a retro, pixelated look. The effect applies to the particles the mod covers, and the rest of the game keeps its normal rendering. Because it only changes how particles look, it is a client-side visual change, and a server does not need to run it.
The mod depends on DitheringLib and MossyLib on both loaders, and on Fabric API when installed on Fabric. Mod Menu and YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) are optional, and YACL is the one that supplies a configuration screen. Builds exist for Fabric and NeoForge across five release versions, 1.21.11 – 26.2, and the code is published under the Creative Commons Attribution No Derivatives 4.0 license, so the mod is not open source.
Key features
Dithered particle transparency
Transparent particles fade through a dithered pattern rather than a smooth alpha blend.
Shader compatibility
The effect is listed as compatible with shaders, including Complementary Shaders.
Configuration screen
With YetAnotherConfigLib installed, a settings screen is available for the mod's options.
Dependency-based rendering
The dithering routines come from the DitheringLib dependency, so the effect can reuse the shared pattern code.
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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 3
Optional 2
Use cases
Retro-styled builds
Players who want a pixelated, low-resolution look for their particle effects can use the mod to get that style.
Shader packs
Players running a shader pack can keep the dithered look while the pack handles lighting and effects.
Who it’s for: Players who want a pixelated particle style, and modpack authors building a retro or low-resolution visual theme. Only the client needs the mod.
How it compares
Block Dithering is a Fabric and NeoForge client-side mod released under the same Creative Commons Attribution No Derivatives 4.0 license, and it covers 1.21.1 – 26.2 instead of 1.21.11 – 26.2. VisualParticles Better is a Fabric-only client-side mod under the MIT License, open source, for 1.21.4 – 26.1.2. Particle Effects supports Fabric, Forge and NeoForge with a wider range, 1.20.1 – 26.3, and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particle Dithering | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-12 |
| Block Dithering | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-16 |
| VisualParticles Better | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-14 |
| Particle Effects | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-22 |
Questions
Which loaders does Particle Dithering support?
Does the server need Particle Dithering?
Is the configuration screen required?
In the catalog
Particle Dithering is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,630 Magic mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/particle-dithering
- Owner
- LopyMine
- Published
- 2026-06-16
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15