Sodium

**Latest News (June 16, 2026)** - Sodium 0.9.x is now available for Minecraft 26.2, **_with early support for Vulkan!_** The performance of the Vulkan backend is already in a good place (even faster than before on many devices), and we expect to be able to improve it even further with future updates. --- **This mod is the result of thousands of hours of development, and is made possible thanks to players like you.** If you would like to show a token of your appreciation for my work, and help support the development of Sodium in the process, then consider [buying me a coffee](https://caffeinemc.net/donate). [](https://caffeinemc.net/donate) [](https://caffeinemc.net/discord) --- Sodium is a powerful optimization mod for the Minecraft client, which greatly improves frame rates and micro-stutter, while fixing many graphical issues in Minecraft. Unlike other rendering-focused mods, it boasts wide compatibility with the wider modding ecosystem. And it does so without compromising on how the game looks, giving you that authentic block game feel. [](https://modrinth.com/mod/sodium/versions?l=fabric) [](https://modrinth.com/mod/sodium/versions?l=quilt) [](https://modrinth.com/mod/sodium/versions?l=neoforge) 📥 Installation Guide Sodium is available for multiple mod loaders, but we recommend using [Fabric Loader](https://fabricmc.net/use) for the most simple and lightweight experience. If you are using a third-party launcher, it probably has built-in functionality to automatically install mod loaders. Once you have installed your mod loader, you can simply place Sodium into your _mods folder_ like anything else. **Not sure if you installed the mod correctly?** Check your _Video Settings_ screen in Minecraft, which should show our new and improved user interface for changing settings. **Not sure how to configure the mod?** Don't worry, you probably don't need to. By default, Sodium will enable all optimizations which are supported on your system, giving you the best experience possible. You should generally only change video settings related to performance and other advanced features if you are experiencing issues. **Need even more performance?** By design, Sodium only optimizes the rendering code of Minecraft. You should also install our other mods, such as [Lithium](https://modrinth.com/mod/lithium) (for MC 1.15+) and [Phosphor](https://modrinth.com/mod/phosphor) (for MC