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Anvil Performance Optimization
This mod primarily fixes a lag spike that occurs when a player first looks at an anvil. The spike can be severe if many mods are installed. The root cause of the issue is due to a cache miss that happens within BlockAnvil.GetPlacedBlockInteractionHelp(). This
Quick answer
Which Anvil Performance Optimization release should I use?
Anvil Performance Optimization 1.0.0 targets 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Anvil Performance Optimization required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does Anvil Performance Optimization 1.0.0 need?
1.0.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Anvil Performance Optimization without breaking your instance.
Built for Anvil Performance Optimization 1.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.0. It targets 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2; 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. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Anvil Performance Optimization add?
This mod primarily fixes a lag spike that occurs when a player first looks at an anvil. The spike can be severe if many mods are installed.
The root cause of the issue is due to a cache miss that happens within BlockAnvil.GetPlacedBlockInteractionHelp(). This mod simply pre-loads this anvil cache to remove the spike.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Anvil Performance Optimization releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.22.1
1 loader build1.22.0
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Anvil Performance Optimization versions and loaders
1.0.0
anvilperformanceoptimization_1.0.0.zip
11 May 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.