Cull Less Leaves Mod FAQ

Open the mod's config screen from the Mods list in-game or edit its config file directly. The main setting is the leaf render mode, which controls how many leaf layers are drawn.

The mod offers multiple modes ranging from a fast option that renders only the outermost leaf layer to a more realistic option that keeps more layers visible. Pick the fast mode for maximum FPS and the realistic mode if you want leaves to look fuller.

You are likely using the most aggressive culling mode, which only renders the outer leaf layer. Switch to a less aggressive mode in the config to restore the fuller look.

Yes, it is designed to complement Sodium for maximum efficiency. Install both and leave Sodium's own leaf culling settings alone so they don't conflict.

It can work alongside shaders, but some shader packs handle foliage rendering themselves and may override or conflict with the mod. If leaves look wrong with shaders on, try disabling the mod's culling or switching shader packs.

It is a client-side rendering mod, so it works on any server without needing to be installed server-side. Other players won't see any difference in your world.

Performance gains depend on your hardware and how dense the foliage is around you. The biggest boosts show up in leaf-heavy areas like jungles and mangrove swamps, where culling hidden layers saves the most work.

Cull Less Leaves is a reworked version of the original Cull Leaves mod with better performance and more configuration options. If you already use Cull Leaves, switch to Cull Less Leaves instead of running both.

Some settings only apply after reloading chunks or restarting the game. Press F3+A to reload chunks, or fully restart if the change still doesn't show.

Yes, it stacks fine with general performance mods like Sodium, Lithium, and Starlight. Just avoid running it alongside another mod that also culls leaf rendering, since they'll fight over the same blocks.