Authentic Night Vision Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on night vision?
Night vision activates automatically when you drink a Night Vision potion. The shader will then display the characteristic green glow for the duration of the potion effect.
Do I need to place torches when using this shader?
No, the shader brightens dark areas significantly, so you can explore caves and navigate at night without placing torches. However, torches will still work normally if you choose to place them.
Why can't I see monsters in the dark anymore?
The shader changes how light and shadows work, making it much harder for mobs to hide in darkness. This is intentional—the green glow illuminates areas where monsters would normally be concealed.
Does this shader work on low-end computers?
Yes, Authentic Night Vision Shaders is designed as a core shader that runs efficiently without requiring high-end graphics cards, making it suitable for older or less powerful systems.
Can I use this with other shader packs?
No, you can only have one shader pack active at a time. You'll need to disable other shaders before using Authentic Night Vision Shaders.
Does the green glow affect my FPS?
The shader is optimized to have minimal performance impact, but the exact FPS change depends on your computer's specs and other mods you're running. Test it in-game to see how it performs on your system.
What happens when the night vision potion wears off?
The green glow disappears and your screen returns to normal lighting. You'll need to drink another Night Vision potion to reactivate the shader effect.
Does this work in the Nether and End?
Yes, the shader works in all dimensions. The green glow will help you see in dark areas of the Nether and End just as it does in caves and at night.
Can I adjust how bright or green the night vision looks?
Shader customization options depend on your shader settings menu. Check your video settings to see if brightness or color adjustments are available for this shader pack.
Does this shader work with Optifine?
Compatibility depends on your specific setup and mod versions. If you experience issues, try running the shader without Optifine, or check the mod's documentation for known conflicts.