NeoForge is becoming the new standard for modding within the modding community. This guide recommends specific mods for achieving optimal performance on your NeoForge Minecraft server.
Prerequisites
Before implementing these optimizations:
- Follow the general Performance Guide for all Minecraft servers.
- Have NeoForge already installed.
- Upload mods to the server's
modsfolder.
Recommended Mods By Version
NeoForge 1.21.10 And Beyond
- Lithium — One of the most important mods for performance on a server. Optimizes gameplay logic without changing vanilla mechanics.
- FerriteCore — Reduces RAM usage through patches to block states and locations.
- ModernFix — Addresses bugs while improving startup time and memory usage.
- Structure Layout Optimizer — Accelerates structure generation, particularly for larger modded structures.
- Krypton — Optimizes networking and packet delivery.
NeoForge 1.21.1
This version uses the same five recommended mods as listed above.
Additional Recommendations
- Pre-generating chunks is highly recommended.
- If issues persist, use the Spark profiler to identify specific lag causes.