Higuruma Visual Shader FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on Higuruma Visual Shader?
Higuruma Visual Shader is a shader pack, so you need a shader loader such as Iris or OptiFine. Open Options > Video Settings > Shader Packs, select Higuruma Visual Shader from the list, and apply it.
I turned it on but nothing looks different, is it broken?
Probably not. The shader keeps daytime visuals completely normal with standard lighting, so during the day it can look like vanilla. Wait until after sunset, when the dark tones, dramatic lighting and black and white night sky kick in.
How do I see the judgment-day night sky?
Stay awake through sunset and look up once night falls, because the sky changes into the black and white judgment-day look. Don't sleep in a bed, since that skips the night entirely. If cheats are on, you can jump straight to night with /time set night.
Does the whole world turn black and white at night?
No. The black and white effect is for the night sky. The rest of the world gets dark tones and contrasting, dramatic lighting, and the shader's realistic colors still make the environment stand out.
Does this shader add any items, blocks or Jujutsu Kaisen abilities?
No. It is purely visual. It changes lighting, sky, shadows and colors, but adds no new items, blocks, mobs or mechanics to your world.
Does Higuruma Visual Shader support PBR resource packs?
Yes, it includes PBR support for enhanced surface details. Pairing it with a PBR-enabled resource pack is the usual way to get the most visible extra surface detail on blocks.
Nights are too dark to play, what can I do?
The darker nights are intentional, so light up your base and paths with plenty of light sources. You can also raise the in-game Brightness slider in Video Settings for extra visibility.
The shader is lagging my game, how do I improve FPS?
Realistic shadows and PBR detail are the heavier parts of a shader like this. Try lowering your render distance first. If the pack's shader settings menu offers shadow or quality options, turning those down should also help.
Do I need to install it on my server, and will other players see it?
No. Shader packs run only on your own client, so you can use it on any server without the server having it. Only you will see the effect, and other players need to enable it themselves to get the same look.
How do I take good screenshots with this shader?
Go out on a clear night where the black and white sky is visible, and frame your build against the dramatic lighting and shadows. Press F1 to hide the HUD, then F2 to take the screenshot.