Saro´s Better Glass
by Sarocesch
Saro's Better Glass changes how glass blocks break, so arrows pass through them, falling anvils smash them and shards fly outward.
What it does
Glass breaks with more detail than in vanilla. When a block shatters, multiple colored shards fly outward and then slowly disappear, giving the break a visible, physical look. Arrows keep their trajectory after breaking a pane, and falling anvils break the glass blocks beneath them.
The mod is meant for players who want glass to react to projectiles and falling objects. It runs on client and server together, so the server and every player need it. Files are published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 17 release versions, 1.19.2 – 26.3, and the mod is not open source; it is released under All rights reserved. Compatibility with TaCZ Timeless Classics Zero is listed by the author.
Key features
Arrow glass breaking
Arrows pass through glass blocks and panes, breaking them along their path.
Anvil glass breaking
Falling anvils smash the glass blocks beneath them instead of stopping on top.
Realistic glass shards
Breaking glass releases colored shards that fly outward and slowly disappear.
Adjustable features
Players can adjust the individual break effects to their liking.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x10 of 10 versions with builds
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.19.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Smelt Bottles In To Glass works on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.17.1 – 26.2 and is also client and server, but it is not open source. Fly Through Glass covers Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 under the MIT License, and it is not open source either. Glass Breaker is open source under the MIT License and covers Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.7.10 – 1.21.4, while Anvil Uses is a Fabric-only, client-side only option for 1.20 – 26.2 that is open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saro´s Better Glass | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-22 |
| Smelt Bottles In To Glass | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.17.1 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-07-03 |
| Fly Through Glass | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-10-09 |
| Glass Breaker | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.7.10 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2024-08-31 |
| Anvil Uses | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-04-07 |
Questions
Does Saro's Better Glass need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Saro's Better Glass support?
Can Saro's Better Glass be used in a modpack?
In the catalog
Saro´s Better Glass is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Enhances glass in Minecraft with realistic breaking mechanics and visual effects. - Compatibility with [TaCZ] Timeless and Classics Zero Saro's Better Glass Mod transforms the way glass works in Minecraft, making it more realistic and interactive. Experience the satisfaction of breaking glass with arrows, watching…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/saros-better-glass
- Owner
- Sarocesch
- Published
- 2024-06-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15