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How to install "Particle Core"

Particle optimizations: Culling, rendering optimizations, configurable particle-type-specific spawn reduction, and potion particle disabling. Compatible with Sodium, improves performance over Sodium alone.

Author

fzzyhmstrs

Downloads

26.2M

Last Updated

Feb 5, 2026

Mod Loaders

Fabric Quilt NeoForge Forge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11 1.20.6
Performance Cosmetic Utility & QoL

Quick Install ID

#particle-core

Install Particle Core in GDLauncher

Particle Core runs on Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, Forge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Particle Core supports (1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #particle-core, find Particle Core in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Quilt

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Quilt loader and a Minecraft version that Particle Core supports (1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #particle-core, find Particle Core in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Particle Core supports (1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #particle-core, find Particle Core in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Particle Core supports (1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #particle-core, find Particle Core in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Particle Core supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Particle Core supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, Forge); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Particle Core free?

Yes. Particle Core is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Particle Core support?

Particle Core supports Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.20.6. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Particle Core require Forge or Fabric?

Particle Core supports Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, Forge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Particle Core?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #particle-core. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Particle Core?

Particle Core is made by fzzyhmstrs. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/particle-core).

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