Top 10 Best Minecraft Mods YouTubers Use to Make the Game Better

YouTube is one of the best places to look out for new and exciting MC mods. Creators are constantly posting new trailers, modded Let’s Plays, and showcases of the new and exciting mods available.

In this guide, we’ll list the top 10 best Minecraft mods YouTubers have used and highlighted to make their games better. These mods range from Minecraft fixes and adjustments of existing items and mobs to full overhauls of the Overworld, new biomes, and a crazy amount of fish.

Minecraft: Top 10 Best Mods from YouTubers List

Homestead Mod Pack

• Modpack Creator: Cozystudios (the pack does contain mods made by other creators)
• Download Link: Modrinth

If you’re looking to make a cozy Minecraft world but don’t want to hunt down individual mods, a modpack like Homestead is the perfect choice. The mods in this modpack were tested and combined by YouTuber Tokimi and codenamemeleon of CozyStudios. The result is an atmospheric Minecraft world with new mobs and biomes, dreamy visuals, new mechanics, and tons of new items to gather.

Villager News Add-On

• Mod Creator: Orevill Studios
• Download Link: Minecraft.Net

When I saw the Villager News mod on ForeverNenaa’s channel, I knew it had to be included in this list. The villagers are so animated and fun, and discovering all of their new voicelines is such a treat. The mod also makes villagers remember how a player has behaved toward them, making it more beneficial to be kind. The only downside is that this is a paid Minecraft Marketplace mod, so obtaining it costs a little over $7.

Ectoluminescence

• Mod Creator: Technicman69
• Download Link: Modrinth

Technicman69 created the Ectolumiscence mod after watching Nekoma’s YouTube video about Minecraft features that needed improvement. This mod specifically focuses on increasing the uses of Glow Ink Sacs, Echo Shards, and Phantom Membranes. The mod allows players to add a glowing effect to banners, decorated pots, and armor trims. It also lets players remove the background of banners and signs, and introduces the Clear Item Frame and Glow Torch to Minecraft.

Nekoma’s Fixed

• Mod Creators: green_jab, VelocyBlue, Akshaj, CyberModder10C, Krisendo, Nekoma
• Download Link: Modrinth

While the previous mod took inspiration from a small segment of Nekoma’s “Fixing Minecraft” series, this one uses the rest of the series to create one huge mod. There are so many items, mobs, and new mechanics introduced that it is difficult to mention them all. Some of the most notable additions are Mooblooms, Clams, a new Nether boss, and a new Potion of Lightning. If you want to see what all is included, I highly recommend checking out Nekoma and Green_Jab’s mod walkthrough.

Starcatcher

• Mod Creators: wdiscute, Kapitencraft, Nikdo53
• Download Link: Modrinth

If catching fish is your bread and butter, you’ll want to give the Starcatcher mod a try! This mod was created by modder wdiscute, who posts YouTube videos under the name cloudywd, but I first discovered it by watching a video by LemonskyRyan. The Starcatcher mods add over 100 new fish to Minecraft. It also adds the Tackle Box and Aquarium items, new trophies, unique cosmetics, and even new mini-games to play while fishing.

Luminous: Overworld

• Mod Creator: RipleysMods
• Download Link: Modrinth

A modded Minecraft survival by Spiceyy includes two of RipleysMods’ Luminous mods, which sent me on a fast track to seeing what else they had to offer. The answer was a lot of really cool things! Their Luminous: Overworld mod overhauls multiple Overworld biomes, introduces new mobs and Legendary Beasts, and gives players access to two new enchantments. Players will also discover four new wood types and the ability to hatch and raise a pet penguin.

Icy’s Better Horses

• Mod Creator: Icywhenhot, Funado, Poke097
• Download Link: Modrinth

Icy’s Better Horses mod was featured in a Minecraft Mod Showcase by SirColor. The mod adds fifteen new horse breeds to the game, each of which can be found in different biomes. Horses will also belong to one of five classes. Each horse will have a unique ability based upon its class and breed. In addition to the horses, the mod also adds a cart that can transport up to 5 mobs, a pullable plow, and a harness that lets players glide through the sky on their horse. It’s the perfect way to add more variety and uses to horses without deviating far from vanilla Minecraft.

Aquamirae

• Mod Creators: Obscuria, LunaPixelStudios
• Download Link: Modrinth

I first discovered the Aquamirae mod in a Minecraft Mod Showcase by Noxus. This mod adds two new Frozen Ocean biomes into the mix. The Ice Maze is found above the ice, while the Ship Graveyard lurks beneath it. The Ice Maze is home to a few unique mobs, new plants, and several pirate-themed structures. Similarly, the Ship Graveyard is home to a few dangerous mobs and plenty of sunken ships. This area is much harder to explore than most other Overworld biomes, especially since weapons deal less damage and armor blocks less damage until you are inflicted with the biome’s unique effect. Players will also have to deal with a new boss and an unstoppable enemy that occasionally spawns. However, if you’re prepared for a unique challenge, exploring the Aquamirae mod is an extremely fun adventure to set off on.

Cobblemon

• Mod Creator: Cobbled Studios
• Download Link: Modrinth

While scrolling through Minecraft YouTube videos, you’ll discover that the Cobblemon modpack is used by a wide variety of streamers. This includes Minecraft-focused streamers like Mightee Duck as well as Pokémon-focused streamers like PM7 and Purplecliffe. Players begin their Cobblemon world with a starter of their choice and a dream to catch them all. After that, it’s all about growing Apricorn trees, crafting Poké Balls, and catching as many Pokémon as possible!

Verity JE

• Mod Creators: Varmite, thatmobyt, Blockmaster 29, JJack498
• Download Link: Modrinth

The Verity Mod was created based on ThatMob’s Verity Minecraft movie. The mod adds Verity, a small, round, emoji-like AI assistant, to your Minecraft world. Players can chat with Verity, ask him for items, and generally hang out with him as a companion. However, things are not always good with him. Upsetting him will push him to help less and become more evil, eventually revealing the dark nature of this horror mod.

That’s it for my list of the top 10 best Minecraft mods YouTubers use to make the game better. Stay tuned for more MC tips and tricks articles, like our Horse Breeding Guide and Minecraft Potion Chart.