Realistic Explosion Physics
by xBigEllx
With Realistic Explosion Physics installed, blocks hit by a blast fly off along the direction of the explosion instead of simply breaking away.
What it does
When an explosion damages blocks, the mod gives each affected block a velocity that points away from the blast center. The blocks move through the world rather than vanishing in place, so a detonation leaves scattered debris behind. The mod targets Minecraft's explosion mechanics and keeps the effect confined to the blocks the blast reaches.
The mod is a Forge mod for 1.12.2 – 1.20.6 and is published as a Forge file, with the latest file 1.20.1-1.0.0 for 1.20.6. Client and server both need it, so every player on a server that runs it needs it too. It is compatible with Realistic Block Physics, and the author lists Submerged Explosions and Throwable Explosives as companion mods by the same author.
The code is not open source, and the mod is released under All rights reserved. The author publishes an issue tracker for reporting problems. The first file appeared on 2024-06-15 and the most recent update followed on 2024-06-16.
Key features
Realistic block physics
Blocks affected by an explosion receive velocity based on the direction of the blast.
Directional debris
Instead of breaking in place, damaged blocks scatter away from the explosion center.
Compatible with Realistic Block Physics
The author states full compatibility with the companion mod Realistic Block Physics.
Explosion-driven motion
Movement comes from the explosion itself, so no extra items or commands are needed to trigger it.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.17.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.15.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.14.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Demolition and destruction
Players who blow up structures can watch the debris fly outward rather than disappear, which suits sandbox builds and scripted scenes.
Adventure maps
Map makers who rely on explosions for traps or set pieces can give those blasts a physical result.
Who it’s for: Players who want explosions to move blocks instead of only breaking them, and server owners who run a Forge modpack with the author's companion mods.
How it compares
Block Physics Overhaul is a Forge-only mod for 1.16.5, released under All rights reserved and not open source. PhysEx (Water Physics Overhaul) is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only and runs on Fabric and Forge across 1.16.5 – 1.21.11, so it covers a much wider range of loaders and versions than this mod. Lookkey targets 1.20.1 on Forge, like this mod, but its function is different.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realistic Explosion Physics | Forge | 1.12.2 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2024-06-16 |
| Block Physics Overhaul | Forge | 1.16.5 | Client and server | 2023-11-13 |
| PhysEx (Water Physics Overhaul) | Fabric and Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-08-17 |
| Lookkey | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-01 |
Questions
Does Realistic Explosion Physics need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does the mod support?
Does it work with Realistic Block Physics?
In the catalog
Realistic Explosion Physics is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
Description --- Realistic Explosion Physics aims to add realistic movement to blocks that are affected by explosions. Instead of simply breaking the blocks, they will now be given velocity based on the direction of the explosion. Realistic Explosion Physics is also fully compatible with Realistic Block Physics!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/realistic-explosion-physics
- Owner
- xBigEllx
- Published
- 2024-06-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-06-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15