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Adds realistic earth-toned lighting and natural shader effects.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Adjust Shadow Quality and SoftnessAccess Shader Settings Open the Iris shader options menu while in-game by pressing the key bound to shader settings…Customize Ambient Lighting Across BiomesAccess Lighting Controls Open the Iris shader settings and navigate to ambient lighting or global illumination…Enhance Water Appearance and ReflectionsLocate Water Settings Access the Iris shader menu and find the water-specific options. Earthshade Shaders provides…Optimize Performance While Maintaining Visual QualityIdentify Performance Bottlenecks Monitor your frame rate using F3 debug screen while exploring different areas.…

Frequently asked questions

How do I enable Earthshade Shaders after installing it?
Launch Minecraft with Iris installed, go to Options > Video Settings > Shaders, and select Earthshade Shaders from the list. The shaders will activate immediately.
Why do my shadows look too harsh or too soft?
Open the shader settings menu (usually by pressing a hotkey in-game or through Video Settings), find the shadow quality or softness slider, and adjust it to your preference—lower values create sharper shadows, higher values create softer ones.
Can I use Earthshade Shaders with other mods?
Yes, Earthshade Shaders works with most mods since it only affects rendering through Iris. However, mods that heavily modify lighting or add custom blocks may have visual inconsistencies.
My FPS dropped a lot after installing this. How do I fix it?
Reduce shadow distance and quality in the shader settings, lower your render distance, or disable advanced features like reflections or ambient occlusion. You can also check the Optimize Performance guide for detailed steps.

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