There are various great Minecraft mods available for free for anyone that can improve certain features or add brand new content to the game. But not all are compatible with Fabric mod loader. This guide lists the best Fabric mods for the latest Minecraft 1.21 update, so you can enjoy great gameplay and quality of life add-ons without installing Forge. So we can skip the talk and jump right in!

Note that we didn't include sodium or iris on this list, as we've already covered them in separate guides. Learn how to install Sodium and install Iris in Minecraft via the in-depth explanations linked here.

If you've ever researched Minecraft mods or watched any modded Minecraft series on YouTube, you know about the JEI, Just Enough Items mod. It's an incredible QOL mod that provides a list of all items and their various recipes for crafting, smelting, and brewing when you open the inventory.

Not only that, but you can also see the uses of the items. This mod is essential in any modded playthrough and is usually included in popular Minecraft mod packs.