Minecraft java noob

im switching to java for the first time and I don't have Minecraft installed on my pc should i download the latest version of Minecraft (which i think is 1.21.4?) or 1.21-1.21.1 (which is the latest DH version) i also need to use shaders so I'd also need iris. would my game version affect the DH version's comparability?
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pookiebear
pookiebearOP3mo ago
so basically which version of game should i install so that i could use DH and bliss from iris
Skillnoob_
Skillnoob_3mo ago
If you want 1.21.4 you can find a nightly download in #links-n-downloads If you want to use stable then you have to use 1.21.1 or older
Miki_P98
Miki_P983mo ago
Best version for overall mod support is 1.20.1 1.21.1 is the latest with decent mod support 1.21.4 is the newest if you want all the newest vanilla stuff All 3 will be able to run DH + shaders, but 1.21.4 will require the use of nightly I would recommend using Modrinth APP as the MC launcher
Skillnoob_
Skillnoob_3mo ago
Yes the modrinth app is pretty good, you can automatically install fabric from there
pookiebear
pookiebearOP3mo ago
im sorry but what does the modrinth app mean? ik modrinth is the website where I'd download mod from
Miki_P98
Miki_P983mo ago
Modrinth
Download the Modrinth App!
The Modrinth App is a unique, open source launcher that allows you to play your favorite mods, and keep them up to date, all in one neat little package.
MarijnIsN00B
MarijnIsN00B3mo ago
Its a program with which you can easily download, update and manage all your mods with And make different profiles for different versions, very easy to use Id 100% recommend any type of launcher if you want to mod minecraft And Modrinth is the most beginner friendly imo
pookiebear
pookiebearOP3mo ago
okay I'll look into it but what version of the game should i install?
MarijnIsN00B
MarijnIsN00B3mo ago
If all you want is DH with shaders, just get the latest version If you find a mod that you want to use really badly but its not on the latest version, use that version
pookiebear
pookiebearOP3mo ago
no DH is the only main mod i want to use so i should install things in this order? Minecraft 1.21.1 modrinth app fabric mod loader and then the mods?
Skillnoob_
Skillnoob_3mo ago
no, modrinth installs minecraft seperatly You don't need to install minecraft
pookiebear
pookiebearOP3mo ago
ohhhhhh
Skillnoob_
Skillnoob_3mo ago
Modrinth will do it for you when you create a instance in the launcher thats where you select fabric
pookiebear
pookiebearOP3mo ago
Ty I'll go try it
Skillnoob_
Skillnoob_3mo ago
And there you can also directly download mods through modrinth very convenient
pookiebear
pookiebearOP3mo ago
a silly question but when DH gets compatible for 1.21.4 would i have to redo the process of downloading DH and the game if i want to get on the latest DH version
Miki_P98
Miki_P983mo ago
Modrinth APP should be able to update everything for you, but it still might be better to do it manually when updating MC versions
Skillnoob_
Skillnoob_3mo ago
You'd need to create a new instance for 1.21.4 i think or change the version, not sure. If you want 1.21.4 right now you can download a nightly build from #links-n-downloads Just checked, modrinth lets you just change the version of the instance

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