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Beryl Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need VulkanMod installed for Beryl to work?
Yes, Beryl Mod is a shader pipeline built specifically for VulkanMod, so you must have VulkanMod installed and running first. Without it, Beryl will not function.
How do I turn on Beryl shaders after installing the mod?
Open your video settings in-game and look for shader or rendering options related to Beryl. You should see a toggle or dropdown to enable the Beryl shader pipeline; select it and apply the changes.
Do I need to download a separate shader pack?
No, Beryl Mod comes with built-in shaders included, so you don't need to download additional shader files to get improved lighting and visuals.
Why is my frame rate dropping even though Beryl is supposed to be optimized?
Check your visual settings—Beryl has configurable quality levels that affect performance. Lower the shader quality or disable advanced lighting features if you're experiencing frame rate issues, and ensure your GPU drivers are up to date.
Can I use Beryl with other shader mods or OptiFine?
Beryl is designed to work with VulkanMod's rendering pipeline, so using it alongside other shader systems or OptiFine can cause conflicts; use one shader solution at a time.
What graphics card do I need to run Beryl smoothly?
Beryl is optimized to run on a wide range of hardware, but modern GPUs with Vulkan support will perform best. If you have an older card, you may need to lower the shader quality settings.
How do I adjust lighting and shadow settings in Beryl?
Look in your video settings for a Beryl or shader configuration menu where you can tweak parameters like shadow distance, lighting intensity, and color grading to match your preference.
Is Beryl compatible with Sodium or other rendering mods?
Beryl works with VulkanMod, which is a separate rendering backend from Sodium. You should use either VulkanMod + Beryl or Sodium, but not both at the same time.
Why do I see visual glitches like flickering or wrong colors?
Try disabling and re-enabling Beryl in your settings, or lower the shader quality level. If glitches persist, update your GPU drivers and check that VulkanMod is fully compatible with your system.
Can I use Beryl on servers or only in single-player?
Beryl is a client-side visual enhancement, so it works in both single-player and multiplayer without affecting other players or requiring server modifications.