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Vulkanology is a modpack that enhances performance with the VulkanMod and a selection of complementary mods.

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Small / Light 38 mods
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Mozilla Public License 2.0
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1.21.11-1.3.1
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Vulkanology is a cutting-edge modpack designed to push Minecraft’s performance to its limits by utilizing the VulkanMod, which translates OpenGL to Vulkan for faster rendering and smoother gameplay.

This modpack is not just about performance; it's about delivering an optimized and enhanced experience by incorporating quality of life improvements and solve bugs without altering the essence of vanilla Minecraft.

With Vulkanology, players will experience reduced lag, better frame rates, and seamless gameplay, making it perfect for anyone looking to enjoy Minecraft with improved performance. The carefully selected mods improve overall gameplay while maintaining its core mechanics, allowing you to build, explore, and fight with greater fluidity.

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https://modrinth.com/modpack/vulkanology/gallery

The FPS test was done on a low-end PC:

  • CPU: AMD Athlon Silver 3050U (2) @ 2.30 GHz

  • RAM: 8GB DDR4

  • GPU: AMD Radeon Vega Series / Radeon Vega Mobile Series [Integrated]

  • OS: Arch Linux

  • Version of Minecraft: 1.21.1

  • Last Test: 31 January 2025

The test results show a 94% increase in FPS when using Vulkanology compared to Vanilla. Vanilla reached 53 FPS, while Vulkanology reached 103 FPS.

Please note that results may vary depending on hardware specifications and world seed.

- Features include:

  • Performance Optimization: The VulkanMod and other performance-enhancing mods ensure smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.
  • Quality of Life Enhancements: A selection of mods designed to improve gameplay convenience, making tasks easier and more efficient.
  • Vanilla Compatibility: Vulkanology preserves the core gameplay experience of Minecraft, allowing you to enjoy the game in a fresh and optimized way.
  • Many bugs solved: Thanks to the Debugify mod, many bugs in Minecraft have been fixed, so you can play without problems.

- FAQ:

  • Q: Is it compatible with shaders?
  • A: For now the Vulkan Mod is not compatible with shaders, but the team of Vulkan Mod is working to make it compatible!
  • Q: Are resource packs compatible with Vulkanology?
  • A: Yes, all resource packs are supported, as they only change textures and do not alter requests to the Vulkan API.
  • Q: The modpack alters the minecraft mechanics?
  • A: No. Vulkanology focuses on optimization and small improvements, but all the mechanics will remain the same.

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  • FPS Vanilla vs Vulkanology
    FPS Vanilla vs Vulkanology Improvement of 94% in low-end hardware.

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