Meteor Client 1.21.1- 1.20.6 -- 1.16.5

Note: Versions 1.20.5 and 1.20.6 share similar codebases. Version 1.21.1 is the primary development target for new features. Meteor Client 1.21.1- 1.20.6 -- 1.16.5

| Anti-Cheat | 1.16.5 | 1.18.2 | 1.20.4 | 1.21.1 | Notes | |------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|-------| | Grim (popular) | Partial | Partial | Weak | Weak | Meteor devs actively update for Grim | | Vulcan | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Prediction modules help | | Matrix | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Old exploits still work | | Verus | Strong | Moderate | Weak | Weak | Flags speed modules easily | | NCP (NoCheatPlus) | Full bypass | Full bypass | Full bypass | Full bypass | Ancient anti-cheat | | Minecraft Version | Status | Recommended For

General rule: The newer the Minecraft version, the harder it is to bypass modern anti-cheats because Mojang added more server-side movement validation (1.19+). Note: Versions 1

Abstract Minecraft, a predominantly sandbox-oriented video game, has fostered a complex ecosystem of third-party modifications. Among these, "utility mods" (commonly referred to as "cheats" or "hacked clients") occupy a controversial space. Meteor Client, an open-source utility mod built on the Fabric modloader, has emerged as one of the most prominent tools in this category. This paper examines the Meteor Client's architecture, its evolution across Minecraft versions 1.16.5 to 1.21.1, its core functionalities, and the subsequent sociological and security implications for multiplayer server ecosystems.

Meteor organizes features into “modules” (toggleable) and “settings” (fine-tuning).

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