Block Entity Render Distance
by LoLip_p
Block Entity Render Distance lets players change how far chests, signs and other block entities are drawn, so the client skips distant ones and gains frame rate in busy areas.
What it does
By default the mod does not sharply shorten the range, which stays at a fixed 64 blocks in vanilla. Block entities such as signs can be drawn at 32 blocks and chests at 48 blocks instead. Players set the distances in the mod's settings, and the chosen values depend on which options are picked.
On a weak computer the distance can safely be lowered to 8 or 16 blocks. The trade-off is that chests and signs only load once the player gets close enough to them, which can change what a player sees while exploring. Because the mod runs only on the client, a server does not need it, and players join servers without installing anything.
Its MIT License code is open source. Files are published for 14 release versions, 1.19.4 – 26.3, with 1.0.0 for 26.3 as the latest Fabric file.
Key features
Adjustable block entity range
Chests, signs and other block entities can be drawn at a shorter distance than the default 64 blocks.
Per-type distances
Signs and chests can be given separate distances, such as 32 blocks for signs and 48 for chests.
Low-end hardware option
The distance can be reduced to 8 or 16 blocks on weak computers, where block entities far away are skipped.
Frame rate gains
The author reports an average increase of about 5% to 10% in busy areas, checked with a frame time graph.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x8 of 8 versions with builds
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.19.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Entity View Distance works on Fabric and Quilt for 1.17.1 – 26.3 and is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and it can be installed on the client, the server, or both. Far Block Entity Rendering is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.10 – 26.3 under a custom license and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Entity Render Distance | Fabric and Quilt | 1.19.4 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-06 |
| Entity View Distance | Fabric and Quilt | 1.17.1 – 26.3 | Client or server, optional | 2026-06-16 |
| Far Block Entity Rendering | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-19 |
Questions
Does Block Entity Render Distance need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does the mod support?
Will lowering the distance affect what players see?
In the catalog
Block Entity Render Distance is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
All Block Entities have a fixed rendering radius (64 blocks). More details about this can be found on the Wiki. This mod allows you to change the rendering distance. For example, signs can be rendered up to 32 blocks away from the player, and chests up to 48 blocks away, instead of 64. It also depends on the settings…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/block-entity-rd
- Owner
- LoLip_p
- Published
- 2025-08-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15