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Butter Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on Butter Shaders after installing it?
Open the Options menu in-game, go to Video Settings, then select Shaders. Find Butter Shaders in the list and click it to activate. You'll see the shader effects apply immediately to your world.
Why do my shadows look too dark or too soft?
Open the shader settings by clicking the Settings button next to the shader name in Video Settings. Look for shadow-related options to adjust both the darkness and softness of shadows until they match your preference.
Can I make the glow effect less intense?
Yes, access the shader settings and find the bloom or glow intensity slider. Reduce it to tone down the bright glow around light sources and glowing blocks.
The water looks weird or too reflective—how do I fix it?
Check the shader settings for water-specific options like reflection strength or water clarity. Adjust these sliders to find a balance between realistic reflections and visibility of the underwater terrain.
I'm getting low FPS on my older computer—what can I do?
Open shader settings and look for performance or quality options. Lowering shadow quality, reducing bloom intensity, or disabling advanced water reflections will improve frame rates on low-end hardware.
Does Butter Shaders work with other mods?
Butter Shaders is compatible with most mods, but mods that heavily modify rendering or lighting may cause conflicts. If you experience visual glitches, try disabling other visual mods to isolate the issue.
Why do some blocks look too bright or washed out?
This is often caused by the bloom effect being too strong. Reduce the bloom intensity in shader settings, or check if your brightness setting in Video Settings is too high.
Can I use Butter Shaders in multiplayer?
Yes, shaders are client-side only, so you can use Butter Shaders on any server without affecting other players or needing server permission.
The shader makes caves too dark to see anything—how do I adjust this?
Look for ambient light or cave brightness settings in the shader options. Increasing these values will make dark areas more visible while keeping the atmospheric lighting effect.
Do I need to restart my game after changing shader settings?
No, most shader settings apply in real-time. Changes to shadows, bloom, and water appearance take effect immediately without requiring a game restart.