Vanilla Additions
by BlockSmith
Vanilla Additions brings decorative colored planks, thatch blocks and heavy cobblestone into the game for Fabric and Quilt, with no changes to core gameplay.
What it does
The mod focuses on the vanilla experience and adds decorative blocks such as colored planks, thatch blocks and heavy cobblestone. Its stated aim is to improve the game without altering core gameplay, so mechanics such as the Ender Dragon fight and mob handling are left as they are. Several of the new blocks serve as cheaper decorative alternatives to existing materials, and the heavy cobblestone variants are described as stronger than their standard counterparts.
Fabric API must be installed for the mod to load, and Mod Menu is an optional companion for managing it. Vanilla Additions runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Builds cover 1.20.2 – 1.20.4 and are published for Fabric and Quilt, under All rights reserved, which means the code is not open source. Snapshot builds are also published for the same loaders.
Key features
Colored planks
Planks in a range of colors are added for building interiors, signs and decorative trim.
Thatch blocks
Thatch blocks are added as a decorative material for roofs, walls and rustic builds.
Heavy cobblestone
Heavy cobblestone variants offer sturdier building blocks that are cheaper to obtain than the materials they imitate.
Early-game decoration
Cost-effective decorative blocks give players more building options before reaching later materials.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Optional 1
Use cases
Rustic builds
Thatch and cobblestone blocks suit farmhouses, cottages and village-style structures.
Colored interiors
Colored planks let players mark rooms, furniture and signs in distinct shades.
Who it’s for: Players who want more decorative blocks without changing progression, and server owners who want a light content addition that leaves combat and boss fights untouched.
How it compares
RiverReeds is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 that runs on client and server and is open source under the Apache License 2.0. Amethyst Additions is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, covers 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 on Fabric, and is server-side only, so players can join without installing it. Colored planks from another source are released under a Creative Commons license for 1.16.5 and are not open source, which differs from the All rights reserved license of Vanilla Additions.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Additions | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20.2 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2023-12-07 |
| RiverReeds | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-09-17 |
| Amethyst Additions | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 | Server-side only | 2025-04-21 |
| Colored planks | Fabric | 1.16.5 | Client and server | 2021-04-19 |
Questions
Which loaders does Vanilla Additions support?
Does Vanilla Additions have to be installed on the server?
Does the mod change how the Ender Dragon fight works?
In the catalog
Vanilla Additions 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
Enhance Your Minecraft Experience without major changes! This mod is designed to improve your Minecraft experience without altering core gameplay. Adding this mod won't impact crucial moments like defeating the Ender Dragon or handling mobs. Another primary goal of this mod is to enhance the early game by introducing…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/vanilla-additions
- Owner
- BlockSmith
- Published
- 2023-11-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-12-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15