Optimize Paper.yml to Reduce Lag

Paper.yml Optimization for Minecraft Servers

Note: This guide is specific to Minecraft Java Edition servers running Paper.

max-auto-save-chunks-per-tick

• Default: 24 | Optimized: 6 | Impact: HighSlows incremental chunk saving during world saves, reducing lag. Setting too low may risk unsaved chunks.

  
  

optimize-explosions

• Default: false | Optimized: true | Impact: LowPaper uses an efficient explosion algorithm without affecting gameplay.

  
  

mob-spawner-tick-rate

• Default: 1 | Optimized: 2 | Impact: LowTicks before an active spawner generates mobs. Increasing reduces server load.

  
  

disable-chest-cat-detection

• Default: false | Optimized: true | Impact: LowDisables cats blocking chests when opened. Slight gameplay change.

  
  

container-update-tick-rate

• Default: 1 | Optimized: 3 | Impact: LowFrequency (in ticks) inventories update when open. Avoid >4 to prevent visual issues.

  
  

max-entity-collisions

• Default: 8 | Optimized: 2 | Impact: MediumReduces entity collision calculations (e.g., farms, mills) to save TPS.

  
  

grass-spread-tick-rate

• Default: 1 | Optimized: 4 | Impact: MediumTicks before grass spreads. Minimal gameplay impact.

  
  

despawn-ranges

• Default: soft 32 / hard 128 | Optimized: soft 28 / hard 96 | Impact: LowLower ranges remove mobs in the background and reduce active entities.

  
  

hopper.disable-move-event

• Default: false | Optimized: true | Impact: HighReduces hopper lag by preventing InventoryMoveItemEvent calls. Warning: plugins depending on this event will break.

  
  

non-player-arrow-despawn-rate

• Default: -1 | Optimized: 60 (3 sec) | Impact: LowFlechas disparadas por mobs desaparecen rápido, estética únicamente.

  
  

creative-arrow-despawn-rate

• Default: -1 | Optimized: 60 (3 sec) | Impact: LowFlechas disparadas por jugadores que no se pueden recoger.

  
  

prevent-moving-into-unloaded-chunks

• Default: false | Optimized: true | Impact: MediumPrevents players from entering unloaded chunks, reducing lag.

  
  

use-faster-eigencraft-redstone

• Default: false | Optimized: true | Impact: HighReduces redundant redstone updates up to 95% without breaking vanilla devices.

  
  

armor-stands-tick

• Default: true | Optimized: false | Impact: LowArmor stands won’t be ticked, saving TPS.

  
  

per-player-mob-spawns

• Default: false | Optimized: true | Impact: LowGenerates mobs per player, preventing other players’ farms from affecting spawn rates.

  
  

alt-item-despawn-rate

• Default: false | Optimized: true | Impact: MediumCustom despawn rates for specific items to reduce entity ticking. Example for cobblestone/netherrack: 15 sec.

  
  

no-tick-view-distance

• Default: -1 | Optimized: # > view-distance | Impact: N/AChunks outside this distance are loaded but not ticked.

  
  

anti-xray.enabled

• Default: false | Optimized: true | Impact: N/AMost efficient anti-xray implementation. Engine 1 is lighter but less effective than Engine 2.

This setup prioritizes high-impact performance settings first while balancing gameplay integrity. Adjust cautiously if changing values beyond recommended levels.

Conclusion

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