ELO - Entity LOD Optimizer
Entity LOD Optimizer optimizes Minecraft server performance by dynamically adjusting entity AI based on distance from players
About this Mod
ELO - Entity LOD Optimizer 🚀
A smart performance booster for Minecraft servers
🔍 Overview
Entity LOD Optimizer is a server-side performance mod for Minecraft (Fabric 1.20.x) that dynamically optimizes entity AI processing based on player proximity. Perfect for crowded servers or large worlds!
✅ Reduces CPU load - entity-heavy scenarios
✅ Zero-config – works out of the box
✅ Scalable - for singleplayer and multiplayer (untested on multiplayer!)
⚡ Features
🎯 Smart AI Tiers
| Distance from Player | AI Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| < 10 blocks | Full AI | Normal Minecraft behavior |
| 10-100 blocks | Simplified AI | Reduced updates (40-tick interval) |
| > 100 blocks | Disabled AI | Frozen (no CPU usage) |
🚀 Performance Benefits
- CPU: Cuts redundant AI calculations for distant mobs
- Memory: Lightweight entity state management
- Network: Fewer unnecessary entity updates
⚠️ Important Notes
🚨 Backup your worlds!
- Automated farms >100 blocks away may break (e.g., iron farms, mob grinders).
📥 Installation
- Install Fabric Loader for 1.20.x
- Install Fabric API for 1.20.x
- Download the latest
.jarfrom Versions - Drop it into your
modsfolder
❓ Support & Contributing
- Bug Reports: Open an Issue
- Contributing: Read the Guidelines
- Like this mod? ⭐ Star it on GitHub!
Available Versions
How to Install ELO - Entity LOD Optimizer on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "ELO - Entity LOD Optimizer". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
ELO - Entity LOD Optimizer server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is ELO - Entity LOD Optimizer compatible with fabric?
ELO - Entity LOD Optimizer officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with ELO - Entity LOD Optimizer – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ELO - Entity LOD Optimizer consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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