CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Cull Leaves
Adds culling to leaf blocks, providing a huge performance boost over vanilla.
Quick answer
Which Cull Leaves release matches 21w03a?
Cull Leaves 2.0.0 targets 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Cull Leaves required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Cull Leaves 2.0.0 need?
2.0.0 on 21w03a. 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 Cull Leaves without breaking your instance.
Built for Cull Leaves 2.0.0 on 21w03a. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.0.0. It targets 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2 with Fabric; 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
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Cull Leaves add?
Adds culling to leaf blocks, providing a huge performance boost over vanilla.
This is a recreation of the OptiFine feature 'Smart Leaves'
Yes, it's that simple.
This mod can also be used to increase framerates with my Better Leaves Resourcepack
Completely compatible with Sodium, Canvas, LambaBetterGrass, etc.


With smart leaves resourcepack enabled:

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Cull Leaves by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds22w43a
2 loader builds22w42a
2 loader builds22w12a
2 loader builds22w11a
2 loader builds21w41a
1 loader build21w40a
1 loader build21w39a
1 loader build21w38a
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 53 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
Cull Leaves versions and loaders
2.0.0
cullleaves-2.0.0.jar
14 Jan 2021
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.