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AeonRealism Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on the shader after installing it?
Launch Minecraft, go to Options > Video Settings > Shaders, then select AeonRealism Shaders from the list and apply. You'll see the changes take effect immediately in your world.
Why do my shadows look weird or keep flickering?
Flickering shadows are usually caused by temporal anti-aliasing artifacts or shadow distance set too high for your hardware. Lower the shadow distance in the shader settings or reduce the anti-aliasing quality to stabilize them.
Can I use this shader with other mods like Optifine or Sodium?
AeonRealism Shaders works best with Iris (the shader loader), which is compatible with Sodium for better performance. Avoid running it alongside Optifine, as they conflict with each other.
My FPS dropped a lot after installing the shader. How do I fix it?
Lower shadow quality and distance first, then reduce bloom intensity and anti-aliasing samples in the shader settings. If you're on low-end hardware, disable features like bloom or use the performance preset if available.
Why does everything look blurry or ghosty when I move?
This is temporal anti-aliasing ghosting, which happens when the shader tries to smooth edges across frames. Reduce the anti-aliasing strength in the shader options to make movement clearer, though some jagged edges may return.
How do I make torches and fire glow brighter?
Open the shader settings and increase the bloom intensity or glow radius value. You can also adjust which light sources emit bloom by tweaking the light emission settings for specific blocks.
Can I see better at night without turning up brightness?
Increase the night vision or low-light sensitivity slider in the shader settings to brighten dark areas without washing out your screen. You can also boost ambient light to make caves and nighttime more visible.
Why do shadows disappear or look wrong when I'm far from my base?
Shadow distance is limited by your hardware and shader settings to maintain performance. Increase the shadow distance value in the options, but expect FPS drops if you push it too high on budget systems.
Does this shader work in the Nether and End?
Yes, AeonRealism Shaders applies to all dimensions, though the Nether's unique lighting may look different than the Overworld. You can adjust how the shader handles non-standard light sources in the advanced settings.
Why do my leaves and water look flat or wrong?
This is usually because physically based rendering materials need proper texture support from your resource pack. Make sure you're using a resource pack compatible with PBR, or the shader will fall back to basic rendering for those blocks.