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Modrinth · 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?

Updated 8 days ago
Latest stable file 1.2.2
Game version 1.21.11
Loader Fabric

Better Render Distance 1.2.2 targets 1.21.11 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 Better Render Distance 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 Better Render Distance 1.2.2 need?

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

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Sodium Optional for Better Render Distance 1.2.2
optional
Matching file found Matched file: mc1.21.11-0.8.14-fabric
Fabric API Needed by Better Render Distance 1.2.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.141.6+1.21.11

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Better Render Distance without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Render Distance 1.2.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.2.2. It targets 1.21.11 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.

  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 1.2.2. 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 use Better 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.

Comparison between Vanilla render distance and BRD render distance.

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.

Sodium Settings Menu

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. I have additional optimization ideas planned, but they’ll be explored and added over time.

I am also looking into porting back to popular older versions of Minecraft. Check back later if a version you are looking for isn't currently supported.

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 Modrinth.

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Better Render Distance versions and loaders

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