The end-all, be-all optimization guide for various Minecraft versions.
NOTE: This guide only covers performance mods that are deemed "necessary", so duplicate mods that do the same thing (eg. Rubidium and Embeddium, Radon and Starlight, etc.) won't be included.
It also takes a fairly minimalist approach. This means that while there may be a way to squeeze out a couple fps more with additional mods, the mods listed here should be more than enough for smooth and lag-free gameplay.
Inspired by UsefulMods and various Reddit threads, as well as my own testing.
| Minecraft Version |
|---|
| 1.21.1 |
| 1.20.1 |
| 1.19.2 |
| 1.18.2 |
| 1.16.5 |
| 1.12.2 |
| 1.7.10 |
Additional mods which may be helpful in some situations
| Indicator | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Client | Install if you're playing on singleplayer or multiplayer, redundant server-side |
| Server | Install if you're playing on a singleplayer world OR on a server you're setting up |
| Both | Performance improvements apply to both client-side and server-side |
Q: Why isn't mod x on any of the lists?
A: A list of mods that aren't recommended (and why) can be found here
Q: Why isn't version x.y.z supported?
A: I only maintain lists for Minecraft versions that still see active mod development.
Q: Will these work on PojavLauncher?
A: Maybe, maybe not. Try it and see. Pojav compatibility isn't a priority since most players are on PC.