AstralCore V2 Shaders FAQ

Load into a world, open the Shaders menu in your video settings, and select AstralCore V2 from the available shader list. The shader will apply immediately to your world.

Use the lighting intensity adjustment in the shader settings to dial in the brightness to your preference. This is the first setting you should tweak if the overall exposure feels off.

Yes, AstralCore V2 works with most resource packs, though fantasy-themed or colorful packs will show off the shader's lighting style best. Load your resource pack normally and the shader will layer on top.

Start by lowering shadow distance and disabling advanced lighting features in the shader options, then gradually re-enable features to find your performance sweet spot. AstralCore V2 is designed for medium-end hardware, so reducing these settings should bring FPS back up.

Open the shader settings and look for the cloud customization option; you can adjust cloud density, style, and appearance to match your preference or revert to a simpler look.

Yes, the shader applies to all dimensions, though the fantasy lighting effect will look different in the Nether and End due to their unique lighting conditions. You can fine-tune biome-specific settings if the mod offers that option.

Increase the shadow map resolution in the shader settings to improve shadow quality, though this will impact performance. If you're on medium-end hardware, you may need to balance shadow quality with frame rate.

No, only one shader can be active at a time. You'll need to choose between AstralCore V2 and any other shader mod you have installed.

Check the shader settings for biome-specific lighting adjustments or color grading options that let you enhance saturation and contrast in different environments. Forests and magical biomes typically benefit most from these tweaks.

AstralCore V2 is designed to work with standard shader loaders; check the mod's documentation for specific compatibility notes with Optifine or other optimization mods you're using.