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Essentially Optimized (FPS)

Modpack

Modpack focusing purely on Minecraft optimization and maximizing FPS. Enjoy vanilla Minecraft with up to 4x higher FPS.

Type

Modpack

Modrinth Downloads

156,616

Modrinth ID

AnJqyGgr

Last Updated

Oct 30, 2026

Description

"Essentially Optimized"

What's Essentially Optimized?

Essentially Optimized is a client-side modpack dedicated to one thing: pure optimization. It is designed to deliver the highest possible framerates and the smoothest gameplay experience by focusing only on performance.

Thanks to modern performance mods, this pack often outperforms other optimization solutions by stripping away everything that is unnecessary.

FPS Test Avg FPS Min FPS Max FPS
Essentially Optimized 704 512 1089
Vanilla 152 114 209

Tested on 32 chunk render & shadow distance. With lower distances, FPS will be much higher. Source

Pure Performance, Zero Bloat

We built this modpack with extreme simplicity in mind since we have been looking for something like this ourselves. Unlike with most other packs, you will find:

  • NO unnecessary quality-of-life mods.
  • NO visual enhancements.
  • NO content additions or random mods.

Key Features

🚀 Maximum Performance: Carefully selected and configured mods to significantly boost your FPS, reduce stutter, and optimize memory usage on any device. In our tests, the FPS gain was about 3-4x with this modpack.

🪶 Extremely Lightweight: By including only optimization mods, the pack is incredibly light, loads instantly, and is easy to maintain.

🌍 Works Everywhere: As a purely client-side pack with no content altering mods, it is compatible with any vanilla world or server.

🧱 The Perfect Base: This is the ideal foundation for building your own custom modpack. Add your favorite QoL, visual, or content mods on top without worrying about conflicting performance mods.

⚡ Rapid Updates: Our simple, focused approach means we can update to new Minecraft versions incredibly quickly.

Huge thank you to all the individual mod creators. Without you, this modpack would not exist. Please go show some love to them. But now, stop waiting and install the modpack!

Quick Install Guide

  1. Download the Modrinth App. (or any other launcher that supports Modrinth modpacks)
  2. Install the Essentially Optimized Modpack via "Browse" in the app.
  3. Start playing and enjoy the insane FPS boost!

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Credits & Links

Sodium by jellysquid3
Sodium Extra by FlashyReese
Reese’s Sodium Options by FlashyReese
Lithium by jellysquid3
Ferritecore by malte0811
Entity Culling by tr7zw
More Culling by FX
ImmediatelyFast by RaphiMC
Iris by coderbot
C2ME by ishland
ScalableLux by shland
Very Many Players by shland
ModernFix-mVUS by Coredex
BadOptimizations by thosea
Fast IP Ping by fallen-breath
Modmenu by Prospector

Fabric API by modmuss50
Cloth Config API by shedaniel

FAQ

Q: Will this be made for older versions as well?
A: We currently have no plans to backport it to older versions. But if the demand is high, we might do it.

Q: What mods are in the pack?
A: You can see the full, up-to-date list by checking each version's dependencies or at the bottom of the page under Credit & Links

Q: Why doesn't it have (insert a mod not related to optimization)?
A: To keep the pack as light, fast, and stable as possible, we only include optimization mods.

Q: Do I need the modpack on the server?
A: No, the pack works on all servers that allow vanilla clients.

Q: How can I install the modpack?
A: Here's how to install modpacks.

Q: Where can I get support, report a bug, or give feedback?
A: Join our Discord Server to report any bugs or get help.

Q: My game still feels choppy?
A: Make sure you have allocated enough RAM to Minecraft. We recommend allocating at least 4GB (4096MB) for a smooth experience. You can change this in your launcher's settings.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

Fabric

Game Versions

1.21 1.21.1 1.21.3 1.21.4 1.21.5 1.21.6 1.21.7 1.21.8 1.21.9 1.21.10 +5 more

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