Simple Aether Cloud
by OLC
Simple Aether Cloud adds five colored cloud blocks, yellow, blue, red, green and black, that let entities be launched in a set direction.
What it does
Each cloud block can be placed and broken like a normal block. Standing on one stops fall damage, and the block cannot be passed through from below. Entities that touch a cloud are launched in the direction the block sets, and holding sneak prevents the launch so the entity sinks slowly instead. Some cloud variants deal damage to entities, and further variant behaviour can be found in game.
The mod is an original simplified take on the cloud platforms of the Aether mod, with its own set of added features. It is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, is open source, and its source code and issue tracker are public. It is published for NeoForge across six release versions, 1.21 – 1.21.5, and the latest file is 1.0.6 for 1.21.5. Both the server and every player need it, because the environment is client and server.
Key features
Five cloud colors
Yellow, blue, red, green and black cloud blocks are added, each with its own behaviour.
Directional launch
Cloud blocks launch entities in the direction they point, which allows simple transport across gaps.
Sneak to hold position
Sneaking over a cloud prevents the launch, and the entity sinks slowly down through it.
Fall damage prevention
Landing on a cloud block prevents fall damage, so it can serve as a safe landing point.
Damaging variants
Some cloud variants deal damage to entities that touch them.
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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
Parkour courses
Directional clouds can be arranged to launch players between platforms in a custom course.
Map decoration
The colored blocks can be placed as decorative cloud formations in builds and adventure maps.
Who it’s for: Players building courses or adventure maps, and server owners who want simple launch blocks on a NeoForge server where both sides run the mod.
How it compares
Weather Clouds is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 that runs on client and server and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, so it covers a different kind of cloud. frogg's Aether is published for Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 and is not open source, since its license is All rights reserved. Infinite Clouds is client-side only, so players can join without installing anything, and it is released under the MIT License for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Aether Cloud | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.5 | Client and server | 2025-05-26 |
| Weather Clouds | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-16 |
| frogg's Aether | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-01-28 |
| Infinite Clouds | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-12-30 |
Questions
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What the author says
A simple Minecraft mod that adds various cloud blocks. The original idea comes from The Aether mod, with additional features added.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-aether-cloud
- Owner
- OLC
- Published
- 2025-05-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-05-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15