Follow these steps to set up Fabric and install mods for Minecraft 1.21.4.
Step 1: Download Fabric
- Go to the Fabric Installer Page:
- Visit the Fabric Installer page.
- Download the Fabric Installer:
- Click Download for Windows (or choose a compatible version for your operating system).
Step 2: Install Fabric Loader
- Run the Fabric Installer:
- Open the downloaded Fabric Installer file.
- Configure Installation:
- Ensure the Minecraft version is set to 1.21.4.
- Leave the Loader version unchanged.
- Verify the Minecraft installation path (it should be detected automatically).
- Tick Create Profile to generate a Fabric profile in the Minecraft launcher.
- Close the Minecraft Launcher:
- Make sure the Minecraft launcher is not running during the installation.
- Click Install:
- Wait for the process to complete.
- A confirmation message will appear once Fabric Loader is successfully installed.
Step 3: Launch Minecraft with Fabric
- Open the Minecraft Launcher.
- Go to the Installations tab.
- Look for the newly created Fabric Loader profile.
- Select the Play button to ensure Fabric is installed and working correctly.
Step 4: Install Mods for Fabric
- Access the Mods Folder:
- In the Minecraft Launcher, open the Fabric installation by clicking the folder icon next to the profile name.
- Navigate to the mods folder in the opened directory (it will be created automatically by Fabric).
- Download Mods:
- Visit CurseForge or another trusted mod site.
- Apply the following filters:
- Mod Launcher: Select Fabric.
- Game Version: Choose 1.21.4.
- Find the mod you want (e.g., Mouse Tweaks) and click Download.
- Place Mods in the Mods Folder:
- Move the downloaded mod files (.jar) to the mods folder opened earlier.
- You can cut and paste using Ctrl + X and Ctrl + V, or drag and drop.
- Move the downloaded mod files (.jar) to the mods folder opened earlier.
Step 5: Run Minecraft with Fabric and Mods
- Go back to the Minecraft Launcher.
- Select the Fabric Loader profile.
- Press Play.
- The game will load with Fabric and the mods you’ve installed.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- Check Mod Compatibility: Ensure mods are for Fabric and Minecraft version 1.21.4.
- Missing Mods Folder: If the mods folder doesn’t exist, launch Minecraft with the Fabric Loader once—it will create the folder automatically.
- Mod Conflicts: If the game crashes, check for incompatible mods or missing dependencies.
- Optional Enhancements: Install OptiFabric if you want to use OptiFine with Fabric.
By following these steps, you’ll have Fabric and your favorite mods up and running in no time! 🚀
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