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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Render Method

One key toggles your render distance down to 2 chunks for an instant FPS boost, then restores it back to normal on a second press.

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Quick answer

Which Render Method release matches 26.1.2?

Updated 29 days ago
Best match for your filters 1.0.0+26.1.2
Game version 26.1.2
Loader Fabric

Render Method 1.0.0+26.1.2 targets 26.1.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Render Method 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
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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Render Method 1.0.0+26.1.2 need?

1.0.0+26.1.2 on 26.1.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

3 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
Mod Menu Optional for Render Method 1.0.0+26.1.2
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 18.0.0
Cloth Config API Optional for Render Method 1.0.0+26.1.2
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 26.1.154+fabric
Fabric API Needed by Render Method 1.0.0+26.1.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.155.2+26.1.2

1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Render Method without breaking your instance.

Built for Render Method 1.0.0+26.1.2 on 26.1.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.0+26.1.2. It targets 26.1.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  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 1.0.0+26.1.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Render Method add?

Works on DonutSMP!

Render Method is a lightweight Fabric client-side mod that lets you slash your render distance on demand with one keybind, then instantly restore it.

⚙️ How to Change the Keybind

  1. Make sure Mod Menu and Cloth Config are installed alongside Render Method
  2. Open the game and go to Mods from the main menu or pause menu
  3. Find Render Method in the mod list and click the config/wrench icon next to it
  4. In the config screen, click the Toggle Key binding button
  5. Press whatever key you want to use as the new toggle
  6. Click Done / close the config screen to save

How it works:

  • Press the toggle key to drop your render distance to 2 chunks
  • Press it again to restore your previous render distance automatically
  • An on-screen message confirms the change and shows what was saved/restored

Why you'd want this:

  • PvP/competitive play - cut down render load in the middle of a fight without digging through options menus
  • Low-end hardware - quickly free up FPS when things get chunky (large builds, redstone contraptions, crowded servers)
  • Speedrunning - shave off rendering overhead during time-critical sections
  • Streaming/recording - drop distant chunk rendering to reduce stutter without alt-tabbing

Project description from Modrinth.

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4 available setups

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