Variante
by ExoBattle
Variante, a Fabric utility, limits the creative inventory to blocks that existed in a chosen Minecraft version, so builders can work within one era.
What it does
Players pick a target version in a config screen, and the creative inventory then lists only the blocks that were present in that release. The filter can be switched off at any time to bring back the full list, which helps when comparing eras or looking for a modern block. The version picker and the filter toggle can each be bound to a key, and a status message confirms each change so the active filter is never in doubt.
The mod suits builders who recreate historical structures, terraformers who want a focused palette without newer blocks, and anyone chasing a particular aesthetic past version constraints. Its index covers more than 1000 block entries across the supported releases, 1.20.1 – 26.1.2. Variante is client-side only, so a server does not need it, and it remembers the chosen version between sessions. Fabric API is required, while Axiom and Mod Menu are optional.
Key features
Version-filtered creative inventory
Only blocks that existed in the selected Minecraft version appear in the creative inventory.
Filter toggle
The filter can be turned off or on instantly, and a message confirms the new state.
Remembered selection
The chosen version is kept, and the inventory returns to it when the game is reopened.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x10 of 10 versions with builds
1.20.x5 of 5 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
Use cases
Period-accurate builds
Builders recreating an older version's structures can restrict the palette to blocks from that era.
Focused terraforming palettes
Terraformers can limit the choice of blocks to a specific style without newer materials interfering.
Who it’s for: Builders and terraformers who work with blocks from a particular Minecraft version. Players on a server need nothing extra, since the mod runs on the client alone.
Questions
Does Variante need Fabric API?
Does a server need Variante installed?
Which Minecraft versions does Variante support?
Can the filter be turned off quickly?
In the catalog
Variante is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Variante filters your creative inventory to show only blocks that existed in a specific Minecraft version, keeping your palette historically accurate whether you're recreating a 1.8 build or staying faithful to the era you fell in love with. Modern Minecraft is overflowing with blocks. That's great, until you're…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/variante
- Owner
- ExoBattle
- Published
- 2026-03-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15