Stay Playable in Thick Fog and Gloomy Lighting

This shader is deliberately dark and foggy to depict a dying age. That looks great but can make mining, building and combat harder. Here's how to keep it playable without losing the atmosphere.

Adjust vanilla settings

1. Open Settings > Video and raise the Brightness slider a little at a time. Stop once you can make out terrain and mobs in shaded areas.

2. Check your Render Distance. Fog limits how far you see anyway, but a sensible render distance keeps chunks loaded behind the haze.

3. If performance drops in dense forests, lower other demanding video options. Leave Graphics Mode on Vibrant Visuals, since the shader needs it.

In-game habits

• Place light sources generously. Torches and lanterns cut through gloomy areas and caves. They also make your bases stand out against the dark fog.
• Use Night Vision potions for long mining trips or building sessions where you need full visibility.
• Listen for mobs. Fog hides enemies at range, so rely on sound and keep a sword ready. That suits the Dark Souls style nicely.
• Mark your path with torches or blocks when exploring thick forests. Foggy trees all start to look alike.

If you just want to build in peace, you can temporarily switch Graphics Mode off Vibrant Visuals. Switch it back when you want the full atmosphere again.