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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Dokko's Hotbar Optimizer

Makes hotbar sync 1 tick sooner, reducing ghost totems and making attribute swapping easier

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Quick answer

Which Dokko's Hotbar Optimizer release should I use?

Updated 10 months ago
Latest stable file 1.2.3
Game version 1.20.5, 1.20.6
Loader Fabric, Quilt

Dokko's Hotbar Optimizer 1.2.3 targets 1.20.5, 1.20.6 with Fabric, Quilt. 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 Dokko's Hotbar Optimizer required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric, Quilt
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

What else does Dokko's Hotbar Optimizer 1.2.3 need?

1.2.3. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Dokko's Hotbar Optimizer without breaking your instance.

Built for Dokko's Hotbar Optimizer 1.2.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.2.3. It targets 1.20.5, 1.20.6 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.3. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Dokko's Hotbar Optimizer add?

Dokko's Hotbar Optimizer

Dokko's Hotbar Optimizer is a client-side mod designed to refine how Minecraft handles hotbar slot changes.

Disclaimer

This mod may be detected as a cheat by some anti-cheats.

Please ask if this mod is allowed before using it on a server.
Disallowed on PvPClub, Stray and FlowPvP
Probably banned on most servers

This mod breaks the Minecraft protocol, this mod has been banned from most servers.
The owner and I therefore decided to make this project unmaintained, in particular because of the first problem

With all this, I do not recommend using this mod (except on private servers)

This mod is also a cheat on <50ms latency

What does the mod do?

In vanilla Minecraft, when you switch hotbar slots, your client waits up to 50ms (one game tick) before telling the server. This mod removes that delay and sends the update instantly.

This fundamental change brings noticeable improvements to several key areas of gameplay:

  • Ghost Totem Reduction:
    Totems are more reliable because the server knows you’re holding one sooner, reducing the amount of time in which you can "ghost".

    • Low ping (20ms): Reduces the chance of ghost totems by ~71%
    • High Ping (150ms): Still helps, ~25% better
  • Attribute Swapping Improvement:
    Quick swaps for things like axe combos or breach tech feel smoother and hit more reliably.

    • Low ping: Server sees your swap ~71% faster
    • High ping: ~25% faster

Basically, it makes hotbar actions more responsive and consistent—great for PvP, crystal fights, and clutch totem saves.

How do I turn it on / off?

You can enable / disable the mod with ModMenu's settings screen.

Mod settings (v1.2.2)

Mod Settings

  • Hotbar Sync: the state of the mod.
  • Items To Sync: the items that the mod will run on.
  • Debug Mode: thats for developers, don't use it.
  • Logging: also for developers.
  • Allow Multiple Switches / Tick: if enabled some servers might flag more.
  • Mod Status Display: when you join a server that bans the mod it will tell you.

Project description from Modrinth.

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