Render Distance Cycler 1.21.6+
Re-adds the F3 + F keybind and adds a command to change your render distance.
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About this Mod
Render Distance Cycler
This mod is a version port of kryptonaught's mod, which had worked up until 1.21.5. The mod adds back F3 + F to increase and F3 + Shift + F to decrease your render distance in game.
This was a vanilla feature, before it got removed in 22w12A.
As of version 2.0.0, you can also change your render distance via a command!
/renderDistance or /rd will give you the value of your current render distance.
/renderDistance <number> or /rd <number> will set your render distance to the provided value.
2 is the minimum value for this input.
If the specified value exceeds the maximum render distance, the highest possible value will be used.
To get a command with a similar function for versions prior to 1.21.6, the mods from either rinmav9055 or ExiledLizard635 can be
used.
Available Versions
How to Install Render Distance Cycler 1.21.6+ 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 (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Render Distance Cycler 1.21.6+". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+7 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Render Distance Cycler 1.21.6+ 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 (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Render Distance Cycler 1.21.6+ compatible with fabric?
Render Distance Cycler 1.21.6+ officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Render Distance Cycler 1.21.6+ – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Render Distance Cycler 1.21.6+ 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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