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Item Despawn Times

Prime Vanilla uses custom despawn times for certain items as a performance optimization. This helps reduce server lag by removing common "garbage blocks" and frequently dropped items more quickly than the standard 5-minute despawn time.

How It Works​

Items with custom despawn times will disappear from the world faster than normal items. This is particularly useful for:

  • Common blocks that accumulate during building/mining
  • Leaves and plant materials
  • Stone variants that pile up during excavation
  • Other frequently dropped items that can cause lag

Custom Despawn Times​

45 Seconds (900 ticks)​

The following items despawn after 45 seconds:

  • Leaves: Acacia, Birch, Dark Oak, Jungle, Oak, Spruce
  • Stone Types: Andesite, Cobblestone, Diorite, Granite, Netherrack
  • Natural Blocks: Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Red Sand
  • Plant Materials: Bamboo, Cactus, Kelp, Short Grass, Sugar Cane
  • Vines: Twisting Vines, Weeping Vines
  • Other: Melon Slice, Pumpkin, Scaffolding

20 Seconds (400 ticks)​

  • Totem of Undying: 20 seconds

Important Notes​

  • All other items follow the standard Minecraft despawn time of 5 minutes
  • These custom times only apply to dropped items, not items in containers
  • This system helps maintain server performance during large building projects and mining operations
  • Times are measured from when the item is dropped, not when a player last saw it
Performance Benefits

This optimization significantly reduces lag in areas with heavy mining, building, or farming activity by preventing the accumulation of thousands of dropped items.