Excalibur | Clarent Edition

While Excalibur moves forward, Clarent preserves the legacy of the past.
What is Clarent?
Clarent is a lightweight unofficial patch for the texture pack Maffhew's Excalibur. The main goal of this addon is to preserve the authentic Excalibur experience through forward compatibility of features, bug fixes, and support for various Minecraft versions. Clarent also serves as the foundational basis for The Round Table — a growing collection of modular expansions that enrich and extend Excalibur's capabilities.
Key Features
Compatibility

- Full support for Excalibur version 1.21.8
- Works with Minecraft versions 1.20.0 – 1.21.8
- Compatible with Excalibur | Fresh Animations (results may vary until EFA update)
Bug Fixes

- Restored random texture support for oak and pale oak logs
- Improved consistency of item models when using some tools
- Enhanced GUI support in certain situations
- Expanded compatibility with Subtle Effects pack
- Added full forward compatibility support
- and much more
If you notice an issue, reporting it will help make Clarent even better!
Mod Support

Clarent includes compatibility patches for many popular mods:
- Better Mod List
- Cherished Worlds
- Dynamic Trees - minor compatibility improvement
- Eating Animation
- Extended Drawers
- Fabric Skyboxes
- Falling Leaves
- Guard Villagers - based on textures by TimothyWiggins
- Inventory Management
- Jade
- LambdaBetterGrass - grassy blocks and fences
- RP Renames
- Subtle Effects
- Xaero's Minimap / World Map
- and other extensions
Compatibility with mods may vary slightly depending on Minecraft version and mod updates themselves.
Resource Pack Loading Order

💡 Recommended loading order for maximum compatibility:
- Excalibur
- Excalibur | Clarent Edition (required)
- (Any other additional packs should load above Clarent)
Important:
- Clarent must load immediately after Excalibur.
- Other addons should load above Clarent.
About The Round Table

The Round Table is a collection of resource packs gathered around Excalibur, expanded by GrandPappyJay, offering broader version compatibility, additional visual variants and small enhancements — all designed to preserve the true spirit of Excalibur's world.
| Minecraft Version | Clarent | Echoes | EFA Patch | Recommended for use with... |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.20.0 – 1.20.1 | 1218.1.A | Discord | 215.4.a | Excalibur 1.21.8 + Fresh Animations 1.9.2 |
| 1.20.2 – 1.21.2 | 1218.1.B | Discord | 215.4.b | Excalibur 1.21.8 + Fresh Animations 1.9.2 |
| 1.21.3 – 1.21.4 | 1218.1.B | Discord | 215.4.b | Excalibur 1.21.8 + Fresh Animations 1.9.3 |
| 1.21.5 – 1.21.8 | 1218.1.B | Discord | 215.4.b | Excalibur 1.21.8 + Fresh Animations 1.9.4 |
Development of Excalibur | Echoes Through Time continues, test versions are available in Discord. ClarentMod is in development (more features based on Excalibur). Due to time constraints, Excalibur | Fresh Animations development has slowed down.
Package Version System

Each download follows the structure:
[Excalibur Version] . [Package Build] . [Support Variant]
Example:
Clarent_1216.2.A.zip
| Part | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
1216 |
Supported Excalibur version | Excalibur 1.21.6 |
2 |
Clarent Build Number | Second full release for this Excalibur version |
A / B |
Compatibility Variant | Minecraft versions before/after Overlay |
🔹 Compatibility Variants
| Variant | Minecraft Versions |
|---|---|
A |
1.20.0–1.20.1 (Before Overlay) |
B |
1.20.2–1.21.8 (After Overlay) |
Choose your download based on your Minecraft version and any additional packages you are using.
Compatibility with mods may vary slightly depending on Minecraft version and mod updates themselves.