Ever wished your Minecraft builds had a bit more atmosphere? Windchimes Mod brings that missing touch of life by adding craftable wind chimes that actually respond to in-game weather. During storms they ring loudly and sway constantly, while calm days produce soft, occasional chimes — a surprisingly immersive detail that has earned over 2.5 million downloads since its 2021 release. Created by hibiscvs, this Fabric-only decoration mod offers iron pipe, copper pipe, and bamboo chime variants that double as functional weather indicators and beautiful porch ornaments.
Key Features
- Dynamic wind response — Chimes sway and ring based on real-time wind conditions. Expect frequent, loud chiming during storms and gentle, sparse sounds in fair weather.
- Three chime variants — Choose from iron pipe chimes, copper pipe chimes, and bamboo chimes, each offering a distinct look to match different building styles. Additional types may be added in future updates.
- Decorative and functional — Beyond looking great on porches and garden builds, the chimes serve as a visual and audio weather indicator without needing to check the sky.
Screenshots
How to Install
- Download and install Fabric Loader for your Minecraft version.
- Drop the Fabric API into your
modsfolder — Windchimes requires it as a dependency. - Download the Windchimes Mod file matching your Minecraft version.
- Place the downloaded
.jarfile into your.minecraft/modsfolder. - Launch Minecraft with the Fabric profile and enjoy your new wind chimes.
Requirements
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | Fabric |
| Dependencies | Fabric Modloader, Fabric API |
| Minecraft Versions | 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.16.5 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Adds genuine atmospheric immersion with weather-reactive audio and animation
- Multiple chime materials let you match different build aesthetics
- Appears to be lightweight — a small, focused mod that does one thing well
- Wide version support spanning from 1.16.5 to 1.20.1
- Open source under the Unlicense — fully free to use and modify
Cons
- Fabric-only — no Forge or NeoForge support available
- Known crash issue when paired with Create mod on older versions (fixed in latest update)
- Limited to three chime types currently — no wood, glass, or shell variants yet
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What's New
- Critical crash fix — Resolved a crash loop that could softlock worlds when Windchimes was installed alongside the Create mod.
- The crash was caused by Create removing a block's block entity without removing the block itself.
- Players using both Windchimes and Create mod are strongly advised to update immediately.
- This is an emergency bug fix release with no new features — stability was the priority.
FAQ
Can I use Windchimes Mod with Forge or NeoForge?
No, Windchimes Mod is built exclusively for Fabric and requires the Fabric API. There is currently no Forge or NeoForge port available.
Do wind chimes work indoors or only outside?
The chimes respond to in-game wind conditions, chiming more during storms and less during calm weather. They function as placed blocks, so their behavior is tied to the world's weather state regardless of placement.
Is Windchimes Mod compatible with the Create mod?
Yes, but make sure you are running the latest version. An earlier release had a critical bug that caused crash loops when Create was also installed — this has been patched in the most recent update.
