Minecraft 1.21.1-1.16.5 Indium Mod Download

Indium: Sodium Addon for Fabric Rendering API Support

Overview

Indium is an addon specifically created for the Sodium rendering optimization mod in Minecraft. It enables compatibility with the Fabric Rendering API, which is essential for numerous mods that utilize advanced visual effects. Indium’s foundation is based on Indigo, the reference implementation provided as a part of the Fabric API.

Important Update as of Sodium 0.6.0+

Note: Starting with Sodium 0.6.0, built-in support for the Fabric Rendering API has been introduced. This means Indium is no longer needed or compatible with Sodium versions 0.6.0 and above. Do not use Indium with these newer versions of Sodium.

Key Features

• API Compatibility: Makes Sodium compatible with mods that require the Fabric Rendering API by acting as a bridge.
• Wide Mod Support: Enables graphics features in many mods such as Campanion, Bits and Chisels, LambdaBetterGrass, Continuity, Packages, and more. Without Indium, these mods may exhibit visual issues like broken textures or incomplete model rendering.
• Based on Indigo: Utilizes as its core Indigo, Fabric API’s reference implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which mods require Indium?

Any mod relying on the Fabric Rendering API with Sodium requires Indium for advanced visual functionality. Some mods may run without it, but often with visual glitches.

Does Indium improve performance?

Indium itself has minimal impact on overall game performance. However, mods using the Fabric Rendering API may individually affect performance. Indium does not provide additional performance enhancements beyond those of Sodium.

Is Indium a replacement for Sodium?

No. Indium is an addon, not a replacement. It extends Sodium by adding support for the Fabric Rendering API. Both mods should be used together for full functionality.

Do I need Indium if I’m not using Sodium?

No, Indium is only relevant if Sodium is installed. For standard Fabric installations without Sodium, Indigo (provided within the Fabric API) fulfills the need for the Fabric Rendering API.

Is Fabric API required?

Yes. Both Fabric API (for the rendering API) and Indium (for its implementation) are necessary to use Sodium with mods that depend on advanced rendering features.

Will Indium’s features become part of Sodium?

At present, direct support for the Fabric Rendering API is not a focus for Sodium’s development and is unlikely to be merged until the mod reaches a more stable phase.

Which Sodium versions are supported by Indium?

Indium requires Sodium 0.2.0 or newer for all compatible releases. The developer maintains Indium updates for the most stable Sodium releases on Minecraft 1.18 and 1.19. Compatibility with other mods, such as Iris, is not guaranteed for every Indium release.

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