Having a slow server can be a real downer—for both you and your players. Let’s take a look at what you can do to eliminate annoying lag.
Before we dive into the three must-have optimization plugins to make your server smoother and less laggy, let’s run through a few important checks.
Pre-Optimization Checklist
1. Does your server have enough RAM?
If your RAM is maxed out all the time, adding more plugins might make things worse instead of better. Try using the Spark plugin to identify what’s using up your resources.
2. Is your server view distance too high?
Setting the view distance too high is risky. With many players online, the server can get overwhelmed with chunk generation—one of the biggest causes of lag.
3. Using Skript?
Be cautious. Too many or overly complex scripts can impact your server’s performance. Try to keep your Skript usage minimal and efficient.
Once you’ve completed these pre-checks, your server should already run better. Still facing lag? Try these three powerful optimization plugins to give your server a serious performance boost.
1. Clumps – Reduce XP Orb Lag
If your server has a lot of XP orbs floating around, they might be slowing things down. Clumps helps by merging nearby XP orbs into a single entity. This drastically reduces the number of entities the server needs to handle, improving overall performance.
2. StackMob – Stack Mobs, Reduce Lag
Got a lot of mobs in one area? StackMob is your solution. This plugin stacks similar mobs together, reducing the total number of entities and cutting down on lag. It’s highly configurable, so you can tweak it to suit your server’s needs. Don’t worry about mob farms—StackMob introduces a delay before stacking, ensuring that your farm mechanics still work as expected.
3. Chunky – Pre-Generate Chunks
We’ve covered Chunky in another blog, but here’s a quick summary: Chunky pre-generates chunks in your world, so the server doesn’t have to do it on the fly when players explore. This significantly reduces lag during gameplay. For setup instructions, check out this blog post.
With these plugins and tips, your Minecraft server should run more smoothly and offer a better experience for your players.