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Maximize FPS in Dense Biomes Like Mangrove Swamps
Identify Performance Bottlenecks
Mangrove swamps and similar dense biomes are heavy on rendering. Before adjusting settings, check your current FPS in these areas using F3 (Debug Screen) to see your baseline frame rate.
Lower Leaf Culling Aggressively
In your mod configuration, reduce the leaf layer count to its minimum or near-minimum setting. Cull Fewer Leaves will skip rendering most hidden leaves deep inside tree canopies, dramatically reducing the workload.
Combine with Other Optimization Strategies
For maximum effect:
- Reduce your render distance if it's very high
- Lower particle effects in video settings
- Disable or reduce other visual mods that add detail
- Ensure your graphics driver is up to date
Verify Improvements
Return to the dense biome and check FPS again with F3. You should notice a significant improvement, especially on slower computers. The mod is designed to give up to a 30% FPS boost, though results vary by hardware and settings.