6 mods that should be part of Minecraft

There are a number of mods that should be part of Minecraft. These add-ons can significantly enhance the vanilla game by introducing quality-of-life improvements and major modifications, thereby enriching the gameplay experience for those who dive into the sandbox world.

With that in mind, here are the six mods that should be part of Minecraft.

Note: This list is solely based on the writer's opinions and is in no particular order.

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Shaders and other mods that should be part of Minecraft

1) Iris Shaders/Optifine

Shaders have been one of the most-requested mods that should be part of Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios/Iris Shaders)

Shaders are among the most popular unimplemented Minecraft features. They made their debut in 1.16 and 1.17 but were never officially part of the game. These mods allow players to install shader packs that can radically transform vanilla worlds into endless universes.

Some of the best shaders can implement a host of visual and thematic changes to your vanilla instance. The ability for players to visually transform their regular world by changing the look of things such as the sky, mobs, water, elements, and more makes it a great customization option.

Currently, players can make these changes using mods like Iris Shaders or Optifine.

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2) Xaero's Minimap

Xaero's minimap is definitely one of the most functional mods that should be part of Minecraft and improve the vanilla map (Image via Mojang Studios/ Xaero)

The default map in Minecraft is a feature that players have always hoped would receive some modification or update. It is a rather simple system that allows for limited functionality or use. Map mods like Xaero's Minimap can greatly expand the functions of the standard map, offering a plethora of uses and features.

Xaero's Minimap offers the ability to display nearby terrain, mobs, resource areas, and more. Additionally, it allows players to place custom waypoints to help them find their favorite locations or POIs. The vanilla-themed style helps with better integration, making this one of the most resourceful mods that should be part of Minecraft.

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3) Just Enough Items

JEI is a great organizational madd-on and one of the coolest mods that should be part of Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios/mezz)

Just Enough Items or JEI is a popular mod in the customization community and it has been bundled as part of a majority of modpacks that have been released. It is a popular item and recipe-viewing add-on that uses a visually enhanced method to depict available items, recipes, and more.

The improved display with icons and the ability to drag items from the list to the crafting bench make it a powerful asset for survival or hardcore players. Additionally, it also allows one to search for items that are specific to mods and add-ons, allowing for better integration with other mods and add-ons.

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4) Waystones

Waystones can let you fast-travel and explore with ease (Image via Mojang Studios/BlayTheNinth )

Waystones is one of the most popular mods in Minecraft, with over 170 million active downloads since it was introduced in 2016. It allows players to set portals in their world, which they can teleport or travel to using other portals or waypoints — essentially like a fast-travel network.

Waystones can be used to place a portal in biomes or specific areas of interest, such as ore veins or the notorious Pale Garden biome, allowing players to easily teleport to their favorite places rather than remember the coordinates and travel to them.

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5) Inventory HUD+

This is one of the most informative mods that should be part of Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios/dmitrylovin)

The Minecraft HUD is known for its signature display of health, hunger, and other effects. Apart from these barebones details, players do not get crucial information regarding weapon health, armor status, or more.

Thankfully, mods like Inventory HUD+ buff the vanilla display to provide crucial details. HUD improvement mods like this can give important information, such as the strength of weapons, durability of the shield, inventory size, and health.

Most of these information panels can be modified and customized to suit individual playstyle, allowing players to choose the information they want and the way it is placed. The accessibility provided makes this one of the most important mods that should be part of Minecraft.

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6) Simple Voice Chat

Simple Voice Chat is one of the integral mods that should be part of Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios/henkelmax)

Minecraft has one of the most dedicated gaming communities, with over 170 million active players, making it one of the most popular titles out there. Despite the massive community and multiplayer-oriented features, there is no dedicated voice chat system. Players usually have to rely on third-party solutions like Discord or Teamspeak.

Mods like Simple Voice Chat essentially implement a fully working voice chat system within the game and further augment it by providing proximity voice.

The ability to use a native voice chat system rather than download yet another third-party application essentially streamlines the gaming process, ranking Simple Voice Chat as one of the mods that should be part of Minecraft.

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