While MODs greatly expand the world of Minecraft,
depending on the installation method and compatibility, they may cause crashes or world damage.
Therefore, we would like to introduce recommended MODs that emphasize safety and stability.
All of them are relatively lightweight and are the ones you want to install first.
1. Just Enough Items（JEI）
Function
A standard MOD that displays a list of item/block recipes and allows you to easily find out how to make them.
Recommended points
- Required MOD to install first when installing MOD
- Crafting and searching are now easier and less stressful
This is a standard MOD that is almost indispensable for everyone from MOD beginners to advanced users. You can search for complex recipes in one go. Squirrel reputation
2. OptiFine
Function
A lightweight MOD that optimizes drawing performance, improves FPS, and improves visibility.
Recommended points
- Finely adjustable graphic settings
- Can be combined with shaders to make it look beautiful
This is a standard item that you should first introduce as a operation stabilization/light weight reduction when playing MODs. Good Mimayuri
3. Sodium（＋Lithium / Starlight）
Function
A MOD set specialized for improving drawing and performance.
Recommended points
- Powerful for optimizing FPS and drawing
- Improved stability even in large worlds and modded environments
- Highly rated as the latest 1.21.x compatible MOD
In particular, Sodium is a MOD that is excellent at reducing the weight of drawing processing and has a great effect on stabilizing operation. Combining with Lithium and Starlight will further increase the improvement effect. eblog.news
4. Quality of Life Primer
Function
A pack that brings together multiple “useful MODs”.
Recommended points
- Includes many functions to improve quality and operability
- Ideal as a “collection of useful MODs” for beginners
- Lightweight and highly stable
This is a MOD pack for people who want to safely install several useful MODs all at once. CurseForge
5. JourneyMap
Function
A MOD that can display the in-game map. Can be used as a minimap or a large world map.
Recommended points
- Helps prevent children from getting lost
- You can find your way back by setting a safety waypoint
- Many types are lightweight and stable
When adventuring in the MOD world, it is useful for understanding the terrain and guiding exploration.
6. AppleSkin
Function
A small convenient MOD that displays the amount of food recovered on the screen.
Recommended points
- Easy to understand hunger and physical strength management during survival
- Light weight and low crash risk
You can now see at a glance “what to eat and how much to recover”, making beginner play more comfortable. Reddit
7. WAILA / Hoky UI information display system MOD
Function
A MOD that displays information about the blocks and mobs you are viewing on the HUD.
Recommended points
- Easy to understand operations as information can be viewed instantly
- High stability as no strange extension elements are added
Since information is available immediately when you want to look up it, your understanding of operations will improve. Reddit
8. Controlify (controller support)
Features
A MOD that makes it easier to operate Minecraft with a controller.
Recommended points
- No need to worry even if you are not familiar with keyboard operations
- Compatible with many controllers
Although it is not an official and community MOD, it is popular as a stable and operational improvement MOD. Wikipedia
Points to increase safety when installing MOD
Although the MOD itself is safe, If it is installed incorrectly, it may cause trouble.
The basics for safe handling are as follows.
Download from trusted distribution sites
Always download from official distribution platforms such as CurseForge or Modrinth.
Downloading from dangerous sites carries the risk of file tampering and virus infection. Good Mimayuri
First, check the operation in the test world
It is safe to check the operation in another test world and then apply it to the actual world, rather than suddenly introducing it to the actual world.
Mods are increased in small increments
If you add more than one at a time, you won’t know which MOD is causing the crash.
Get into the habit of adding and checking one by one.
Summary
If you are installing a MOD for the first time, we recommend the following MODs that emphasize stability and safety:
- Recipe confirmation system (JEI)
- Performance improvement system (OptiFine, Sodium)
- Convenience and exploration support (JourneyMap, AppleSkin, WAILA)
- Beginner pack (Quality of Life Primer)
By building a MOD environment around these,
you can achieve a comfortable play experience while minimizing the risk of world damage.
Also, by thoroughly checking before installation, you can enjoy the MOD even more safely. gooddeal-information.com
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