
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Forced Render Distance
Prevents lag by punishing players for going over 10 render distance
Quick answer
Which Forced Render Distance release matches 26.1.2 Forge?
Forced Render Distance v1.0+mod targets 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Forced Render Distance required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Forced Render Distance v1.0+mod need?
v1.0+mod on 26.1.2 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Forced Render Distance without breaking your instance.
Built for Forced Render Distance v1.0+mod on 26.1.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use v1.0+mod. It targets 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside v1.0+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Forced Render Distance add?
Description
Forces players to have their render distance below 10, and damages them if it's not.
Note: This should only be used in singleplayer, since other players will cause the 10th chunk to load, damaging the player.
Versions
Supports Java Edition 26.2
Compatibility
Incompatible with anything with the same filenames.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Forced Render Distance by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
5 loader builds26.1.1
5 loader builds26.1
5 loader builds1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Forced Render Distance versions and loaders
v1.0+mod
forced-render-distance-v1.0.jar
15 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.