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How to install "Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod"

Increase view distance without harming performance.

Author

James_Seibel

Downloads

21.9M

Last Updated

May 4, 2026

Mod Loaders

Fabric NeoForge Forge

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1
Utility & QoL

Quick Install ID

#distant-horizons

Install Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod in GDLauncher

Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod runs on Fabric, NeoForge, Forge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #distant-horizons, find Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #distant-horizons, find Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #distant-horizons, find Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod supports multiple loaders (Fabric, NeoForge, Forge); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod free?

Yes. Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod support?

Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod require Forge or Fabric?

Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod supports Fabric, NeoForge, Forge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #distant-horizons. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod?

Distant Horizons: A Level of Detail mod is made by James_Seibel. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/distant-horizons).

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