Minecraft 1.21 settings you need to change before playing

Minecraft 1.21 settings you need to change
Minecraft 1.21 settings you should tweak (Image via Mojang Studios)

The Minecraft 1.21 Tricky Trials update has been released, and fans are quite excited. The update introduces a wide range of new aspects, such as trial chambers, The Breeze, and Mace, plus epic new music discs and more. However, it's necessary to select an optimal setting that will see you through an immersive gaming experience as you navigate your way through these intriguing additions.

Read more to learn about some of the essential settings you need to change in Minecraft 1.21.


Best Minecraft 1.21 graphics settings (Java edition)

Best Minecraft Java edition graphics settings (Image via Mojang Studios)
Best Minecraft Java edition graphics settings (Image via Mojang Studios)

When using the Java edition of Minecraft, getting the highest FPS is important to ensure smooth gameplay. Here are the best graphics settings that should be applied for a mid-to-low system:

  • Fullscreen Resolution: Your preference
  • Biome Blend: 3x3 (Fast)
  • Render Distance: 5 chunks
  • Chunk Builder: Threaded
  • Simulation Distance: 5 chunks
  • Smooth Lighting: On
  • Max Framerate: Unlimited
  • VSync: Off
  • View Bobbing: On
  • GUI Scale: 4
  • Attack Indicator: Crosshair
  • Brightness: Bright
  • Clouds: Off
  • Fullscreen: Your preference
  • Particles: Minimal
  • Mipmap Levels: 1
  • Entity Shadows: On
  • Distortion Effects: 100%
  • Entity Distance: 50%
  • FOV Effects: 100%
  • Autosave Indicator: On
  • Glint Speed: 50%
  • Glint Strength: 75%
  • Menu Background Blur: 5

In case you find it hard to manage the performance, disable the Biome Blend option, which will make a difference in the FPS value. The game performance is greatly affected by the Mipmap Level. Hence, it is recommended to leave it at lower settings.

Meanwhile, if you are aiming for an uninterrupted gameplay experience, it's better to turn off the Autosave Indicator option.

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Minecraft 1.21 FOV Settings

Minecraft Java edition FOV setting (Image via Mojang Studios)
Minecraft Java edition FOV setting (Image via Mojang Studios)

Along with the graphics setting, it's important to consider the FOV option while playing Minecraft. Although it's great to use a higher FOV as it makes the game look and feel better, you may struggle regarding the FPS. The recommended FOV setting is around 55 to 65.


Best Minecraft 1.21 accessibility settings (Java edition)

While a few settings are optimal at their default values, others have the potential to enhance performance significantly. Here are the recommended accessibility settings for Minecraft 1.21:

  • Narrator: Off
  • Show Subtitles: Off
  • High Contrast: Off
  • Auto-Jump: Off
  • Menu Background Blur: 5
  • Text Background Opacity: 50%
  • Text Background: Chat
  • Chat Text Opacity: 100%
  • Line Spacing: 0%
  • Chat Delay: None
  • Notification Time: 1.0x
  • View Bobbing: On
  • Sneak: Hold
  • Sprint: Hold
  • Distortion Effects: 100%
  • FOV Effects: 100%
  • Darkness Pulsing: 60%
  • Damage Tilt: 60%
  • Glint Speed: 50%
  • Glint Strength: 75%
  • Hide lighting Flashes: On
  • Monochrome Logo: Off
  • Panorama Scroll Speed: 100%
  • Hide Splash Texts: Off
  • Narrator Hotkey: On

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Best Minecraft 1.21 video settings (Bedrock edition)

Best Minecraft Bedrock edition video settings (Image via Mojang Studios)
Best Minecraft Bedrock edition video settings (Image via Mojang Studios)

The Minecraft Bedrock edition is available on Windows, consoles, and mobile devices. Here are the recommended video settings for the Bedrock edition:

  • Brightness: 100
  • Camera Perspective: First Person
  • Fullscreen: On
  • Hide Hand: On
  • Hide Paper Doll: Off
  • Hide HUD: On
  • Screen Animation: On
  • HUD Opacity: 100%
  • FOV: 60
  • Show Autosave Icon: Off
  • Outline Selection: On
  • In-game Player Names: On
  • View Bobbing: On
  • Camera Shake: On
  • Fancy Leaves: On
  • Fancy Bubbles: On
  • Render Clouds: On
  • Beautiful Skies: On
  • Smooth Lighting: On
  • Fancy Graphics: On
  • FOV can be altered by gameplay: On
  • UI Profile: Classic
  • GUI Scale Modifier: 0
  • Extra Large New UI: Off
  • Improved Recommended Texture Limit: On
  • Upscaling: Off
  • Ray Tracing: Off
  • Render Distance: 40 chunks
  • Max Framerate: Unlimited
  • Ani-Aliasing: 2

This concludes our guide for the settings you need to change in Minecraft 1.21.

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Edited by Ritoban "Veloxi" Paul
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