Fabric API Needed by Better Render Distance BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc1.21.11.jar
requiredMatching file found Matched file: [1.21.11] Fabric API 0.141.6+1.21.11
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CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Render Distance
Improves render distance by making it perfectly spherical, culling diagonal chunk sections and entities for better performance.
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Quick answer
Which Better Render Distance release should I use?
Latest stable file BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc1.21.11.jar
Game version 1.21.11
Loader Fabric
Better Render Distance BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc1.21.11.jar targets 1.21.11 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
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Is Better Render Distance required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Loader for this release Fabric
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The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Better Render Distance BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc1.21.11.jar need?
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc1.21.11.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
Sodium Optional for Better Render Distance BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc1.21.11.jar
optionalMatching file found Matched file: Sodium 0.8.14 for Fabric 1.21.11
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Before you install it
Add Better Render Distance without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Render Distance BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc1.21.11.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc1.21.11.jar. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Use the “Get this file” button beside BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc1.21.11.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Render Distance add?
Better Render Distance
Minecraft's render distance was changed from a cube to a cylindrical shape back in 1.18. The problem is that this shape isn't actually a cylinder but rather a rounded rectangle. This mod optimizes this.
Recommended to useBetter Resolution for significantly more GPU performance.
Performance Benefits
I get about a 10-15% boost on my system. Impacts both the CPU and the GPU. It could create a larger benefit for lower end systems.
Lightweight
Built to be lightweight and uses optimized functions. When Sodium is installed, Better Render Distance hooks into Sodium’s own occlusion culler to keep overhead as low as possible.
What Does The Mod Do?
This mod makes three optimizations to improve upon this.
Circular Horizontal Distance
Changes the render distance formula to be as a perfect circle as it can be which reduces the overextended diagonals.
Spherical Render Shape
Upgrades the shape from a cylinder to a sphere. Which extends the diagonal culling from only being done horizontally to vertically as well.
Vertical Render Distance (Configurable)
Ships with vertical distance set to the Balanced preset by default. Useful especially at higher render distances.
Configuration
Available in Sodium’s Video Settings. You can toggle the optimizations on/off and adjust the vertical culling amount.
Auto Vertical Scale setting that includes three presets (Performance / Balanced / Quality) which automatically adjust Vertical Scale based on your current Render Distance.
The manual adjustment slider is disabled when the Auto setting is enabled.
Mod Compatibility
Compatible with all the popular performance mods. If you find an incompatibility please report it and I will check it out.
Updates & Future Plans
I will be updating this mod to every stable Minecraft release. Further improvements, features will be explored and added over time.
The mod will be ported back to some earlier versions of Minecraft. Head over to Discord if the mod isn't available in a version you are playing in.
Contact
You can join the Discord server to report bugs, request features, ask questions, or reach out to me for any purpose.
Project description from CurseForge.
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Better Render Distance by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
26.3
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.1.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.1.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.11
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.10
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.9
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.8
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.7
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.6
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.5
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 17 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Render Distance versions and loaders
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc1.21.11.jar
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2-mc1.21.11.jar
2 Nov 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · matched Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.11 · Fabric setup Fabric1.21.11 release
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc1.21.1.jar
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2-mc1.21.1.jar
1 Nov 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup Fabric1.21.1 release
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.2+mc26.3.jar
17 Sept 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.3 · Fabric setup Fabric26.3 release
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.1+mc26.2.jar
17 Sept 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.2 release
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.1-beta+mc1.21.1.jar
20 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup Fabric1.21.1 beta
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.1-beta+mc26.1.2.jar
10 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.126.1.126.1.2 beta
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.1-beta.2+mc26.2.jar
27 Jun 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.2 beta
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.1-beta+mc26.2.jar
17 Jun 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.2 beta
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.0+mc26.1.2.jar
19 Apr 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.126.1.126.1.2 release
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.0+mc1.21.jar
19 Apr 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21 · Fabric setup 1.21Fabric release
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.0-beta+mc26.1.1.jar
4 Apr 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.126.1.126.1.2 beta
BetterRenderDistance-1.2.0+mc1.21.1.jar
21 Mar 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup Fabric1.21.1 release
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