Enhanced Vision Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on Enhanced Vision Shaders after installing it?
Launch Minecraft and go to Options > Video Settings > Shaders. You should see Enhanced Vision Shaders in the list—click it to enable it. The visual changes will apply immediately.
Why do caves look too bright or too dark with the glow outlines?
Open the shader settings (usually accessible from Video Settings > Shaders > Shader Options) and look for the glow intensity slider. Adjust it to your preference—lower values make outlines more subtle, higher values make them more prominent.
Can I turn off just the water reflections but keep other effects?
Yes, go to the shader options menu and find the water reflection toggle. You can disable reflections while keeping features like glow outlines, heat shimmer, and plant waving active.
The edge blur is making me dizzy—how do I reduce it?
In the shader options, locate the peripheral blur or vignette setting and lower the intensity value. You can also disable it completely if you prefer no edge blur at all.
Do plants wave even when I'm standing still?
Yes, plants sway gently in a continuous wind effect regardless of your movement. If the waving looks too extreme or too subtle, you can adjust the plant wave intensity in the shader settings.
Will Enhanced Vision Shaders work with other shader mods?
No, you can only have one shader active at a time in Minecraft. If you want to use Enhanced Vision Shaders, you'll need to disable any other shader mod you have installed.
Why is my FPS dropping with this mod enabled?
Shaders are performance-intensive, especially water reflections and glow effects. Try disabling water reflections or lowering the glow intensity in the shader options, or reduce your render distance to improve performance.
Does the heat shimmer effect appear above all fire and lava, or just some?
The heat shimmer appears above lava blocks and fire sources like campfires and furnaces. The effect is automatic and applies to all eligible heat sources in your view.
Can I use Enhanced Vision Shaders on servers or only in single-player?
Shaders are client-side only, so you can use Enhanced Vision Shaders on any server without affecting other players or needing server permission.
The night sky looks weird—are the stars and auroras supposed to be that colorful?
Yes, Enhanced Vision Shaders intentionally adds bright stars and colorful aurora effects to make nights more visually interesting. If you want a more subtle night sky, check the shader options for a sky brightness or saturation slider.