Transparent Mod matters if you use custom resource packs and want transparent textures to work on entities that normally do not support them. Instead of changing gameplay, it expands visual flexibility for specific in-game objects like armor stands, paintings, item frames, end crystals, and optionally beacon beams.
Key Features
- Enables transparency support for selected entities and visual elements used by resource packs.
- Adds support for Armor Stand, useful for decorative builds and display setups.
- Adds support for Painting and Item Frame, two common targets for custom textures.
- Adds support for End Crystal, allowing transparent resource-pack styling on that entity.
- Includes Beacon Beam transparency support, though it is disabled by default.
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How to Install
- Install Transparent Mod for the Minecraft version and loader you want to use.
- Make sure you also install the required dependency for your setup, including Fabric API, NeoForge Installer, or Ash API Mod where needed.
- Use or create a resource pack that gives a supported entity a transparent texture.
- Launch the game and check the supported entity or visual element in-world.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt |
| Dependencies | Minecraft Forge, Fabric API, NeoForge Installer, Ash API Mod |
| Minecraft Version | 1.21.1, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.15.2 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Solves a specific visual limitation for resource pack creators and players.
- Supports several commonly customized entities and display elements.
- Works across multiple loader ecosystems and Minecraft versions listed in the data.
Cons
- Feature scope is narrow and focused only on transparency support.
- Only certain entities are supported.
- Beacon beam support is disabled by default.
Download
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What's New
- Updated to Minecraft 1.21.5 according to the latest Modrinth changelog.
- The project was last updated on 2025-05-28.
- The mod has been available on Modrinth since 2022-06-14.
- Source code is published on GitHub by the author.
FAQ
What does Transparent Mod do in Minecraft?
It allows resource packs to make certain entities support transparency. Based on available information, supported targets include armor stands, paintings, item frames, end crystals, and optionally beacon beams.
Which Minecraft versions does Transparent Mod support?
The provided version list includes Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, and 1.15.2. The listed downloads cover Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge depending on version.
Do I need a resource pack to use Transparent Mod?
Yes. The mod enables transparency support, but you still need to use or create a resource pack that gives one of the supported entities a transparent texture.
