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AurumLite Shaders FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I turn on shaders after installing AurumLite?
Open your video settings in-game, find the Shaders option, and select AurumLite Shaders from the list. The shaders will apply immediately to your world.
Will this shader pack work on my Mac?
Yes, AurumLite Shaders includes specific optimizations for Mac hardware, though performance depends on your Mac's GPU and age. Start with lower shadow quality settings if you experience lag.
What's the difference between PBR on and off?
With PBR enabled, surfaces like metal and stone render with cleaner, more realistic material finishes and reflectivity. Disabling it keeps surfaces flatter and can improve performance on very weak systems.
Can I use this with resource packs?
Yes, AurumLite Shaders works alongside resource packs, though the shader's lighting effects will interact with your chosen texture pack's colors and details.
My shadows look blocky or pixelated—how do I fix this?
Increase the shadow quality setting in the shader options; higher values produce smoother, more detailed shadows but use more GPU power. If you're already at maximum, your hardware may be at its limit.
Does this shader work in multiplayer?
Yes, shaders are client-side only, so you can use AurumLite on any server without needing the server to have it installed.
Why does my game stutter even though I have a low-end PC?
Try disabling PBR rendering or lowering shadow quality in the shader settings. If stuttering persists, check that your render distance isn't too high and that other background programs aren't consuming resources.
Will this shader make my world look completely different?
No, AurumLite is designed to preserve the classic vanilla look—it adds soft shadows and subtle highlights rather than dramatic visual changes like bloom or color grading.
Can I adjust how dark the shadows are?
Yes, most shader packs including AurumLite have shadow intensity or darkness settings in the shader options menu where you can fine-tune shadow depth to your preference.
What Minecraft version does AurumLite support?
Check the mod's download page for the specific versions it supports; shader packs typically work with multiple recent versions but may require a compatible shader loader mod.