minecraft-optimization VS list-of-shame

I'd recommend dropping the simulation distance and render distance and read up on this. Chunk loading is one of the most resource-intensive parts for the server - perhaps even the most.

You have troubles' guide

Follow this guide (read all carefully)

I have since found https://github.com/YouHaveTrouble/minecraft-optimization so I will be reading up on that too!

Don't run ClearLagg as it's on the list of shame for a reason.

https://github.com/KennyTV/list-of-shame Ground items do not take ram resources almost at all, you should use https://github.com/YouHaveTrouble/minecraft-optimization this guide to improve tps if ur server lags, just stay away from lag reduction plugins, almost all of them cause more lag

https://github.com/kennytv/list-of-shame (Mohist is a part is that list)

I see you're running Spartan. You shouldn't. Rip out any plugins that are on this list, unless you have a very good reason for running one and are fully aware of the potential drawbacks. https://github.com/kennytv/list-of-shame

Strip out any plugins on this list, namely ClearLagg (which contrary to its name, usually serves to only generate more lag) https://github.com/KennyTV/list-of-shame

Strip out any plugins on the list of shame: https://github.com/KennyTV/list-of-shame

You're not using Aikar's flags. Click "FIX THIS" to find out how. If your host does not support Aikar's flags, switch host. Switch from Paper to Tuinity or Purpur, you will see a significant performance boost: https://purpur.pl3x.net/downloads/ In timings, click the "all" view, and the plugins tab. You've got a number of plugins taking up a massive amount of your CPU: SpecializedCrates alone is taking over 10% of your main thread. Assuming you've optimized using Spigot's guide, it is better to refer to this guide instead: https://github.com/YouHaveTrouble/minecraft-optimization Don't use lag remover plugins. They are rubbish. Refer to https://github.com/KennyTV/list-of-shame