Randomized Default Fireworks
Randomized Default Fireworks changes how the default fireworks behave, so empty fireworks no longer stay plain and each one gets a random explosion.
What it does
Empty default fireworks get a randomly generated explosion, which removes the plain, unfinished look the vanilla item has. The effect applies to fireworks used by hand, fired from a dispenser, or launched from a crossbow, where a crossbow shot deals 6 damage in line with what a player would expect. Players who fly with an Elytra also see the randomized bursts when they boost.
The mod is server-side only, so only the server needs it and players join without installing anything. It is released under the MIT License as open source and depends on Fabric API, while Cloth Config API and Mod Menu are optional. Files exist for Fabric across 9 release versions, 1.19 – 1.20.4, with 1.2.0 for 1.20.4 as the latest build, last updated on 2024-04-14.
Key features
Randomized explosions
Empty default fireworks receive a randomly generated explosion, replacing the plain result of the vanilla item.
Dispenser firing
Randomized fireworks can be fired from a dispenser, so automated setups produce the same varied bursts.
Crossbow launches
A firework fired from a crossbow deals 6 damage, the same damage a player would expect from the shot.
Elytra boosts
Players flying with an Elytra see the randomized explosions when they use fireworks to boost.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.20.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.19.x4 of 4 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Optional 2
Use cases
Server events
Server owners can run firework displays where every rocket bursts differently, without players installing anything.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want firework shows and players who use fireworks for hand launches, dispenser builds, crossbow shots or Elytra flight.
How it compares
Firework Customizer is a client and server mod for Fabric covering 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, and it is not open source under All rights reserved. No Firework Boosting is server-side only, open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, and covers 1.20 – 1.21.5, so it can run on a server without client installs. Spring Explosion is client and server, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and targets Fabric for 1.20.1 alone.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randomized Default Fireworks | Fabric | 1.19 – 1.20.4 | Server-side only | 2024-04-14 |
| Firework Customizer | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-06-13 |
| No Firework Boosting | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.5 | Server-side only | 2025-01-23 |
| Spring Explosion | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-02-03 |
Questions
Does Randomized Default Fireworks need Fabric API?
Do players need the mod on their own game?
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In the catalog
Randomized Default Fireworks is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 13,907 mods support Minecraft 1.20.4.
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What the author says
Make those sad, empty default fireworks go away!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/randomizeddefaultfireworks
- Owner
- Pepperoni-Jabroni
- Published
- 2022-11-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-04-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15