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Axo Shaders FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I turn on AxoShaders after installing it?
Open your Video Settings in-game, navigate to Shaders, and select AxoShaders from the list. The shader will activate immediately and you'll see colored lighting and shadows appear across your world.
Why is my frame rate dropping with AxoShaders enabled?
Try reducing shadow quality or disabling waving foliage in the shader settings menu. If performance is still poor, lower your render distance or reduce other video settings like particles and cloud quality.
Can I use AxoShaders with other mods?
AxoShaders works with most mods, but may have visual conflicts with mods that heavily modify lighting or add custom blocks with emissive textures. Test compatibility by enabling the shader with your mod list and checking for visual glitches.
How do I make the colored light from torches brighter or dimmer?
Open the shader settings menu (usually by pressing a key like Right Shift while in-game, depending on your launcher), find the Colored Lighting Intensity option, and adjust the slider to your preference.
The shadows are too dark and I can't see inside caves. How do I fix this?
Access the shader settings and look for shadow-related options like Shadow Harshness or Shadow Brightness, then reduce the harshness or increase brightness until caves are visible again.
Why do my leaves and grass look weird or too blurry?
This is usually caused by waving foliage settings being too intense. Open shader settings, find the Waving Foliage or Foliage Speed option, and lower the intensity or disable it if the effect bothers you.
Does AxoShaders work on servers or only single-player?
Shaders only affect your client-side rendering, so they work on both single-player and multiplayer servers without affecting other players or server performance.
Can I use AxoShaders with resource packs?
Yes, AxoShaders works alongside resource packs. Load your resource pack first, then enable the shader—the two will layer together, though some visual effects may interact differently depending on the pack.
What graphics card do I need to run AxoShaders smoothly?
AxoShaders is designed for budget hardware and standard laptops, so integrated graphics or mid-range GPUs should handle it at playable frame rates; start with default settings and adjust from there.
How do I turn off just the shadows but keep the colored lighting?
Open the shader settings menu and look for a shadow toggle or shadow intensity slider—set it to zero or disable shadows while leaving colored lighting enabled.