Euphoria Patches Mod FAQ
20 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I open the Euphoria Patches settings menu?
Open the shader options screen for Complementary Shaders and look for the Euphoria Patches tab or button, usually labeled with the mod's name. All Euphoria Patches settings live inside the shader configuration, not in a separate mod menu.
Why aren't any Euphoria Patches features showing up after I installed it?
Every Euphoria Patches feature is disabled by default, so nothing changes until you manually turn options on. Open the shader settings and enable the specific effects you want, or apply a preset profile that includes them.
Do I need Complementary Shaders installed for Euphoria Patches to work?
Yes, Euphoria Patches is an addon that extends Complementary Shaders (Reimagined or Unbound) and does nothing on its own. Make sure the correct Complementary shaderpack is active before configuring Euphoria Patches options.
How do I turn on auroras, denser stars, and thicker fog?
Open the Euphoria Patches settings and look under the atmospheric or sky sections, where auroras, star density, and fog thickness each have their own toggle or slider. Enable them individually, or pick a preset profile that already includes the atmospheric effects.
How do I get the End Crystal vortex and custom dragon death animation?
These are optional Euphoria Patches effects found in the End-related section of the shader settings, and they must be enabled manually. Once on, they activate automatically when you enter the End and during the dragon fight.
What are preset profiles and which one should I pick?
Preset profiles are preconfigured bundles of settings, including performance tiers like Potato, Low, and Ultra, that apply many options at once. Pick a lower tier if you want better framerates and a higher tier if you want maximum visual quality.
My FPS dropped a lot after enabling Euphoria Patches features. What should I do?
Heavy effects like colored lighting, denser stars, and thick fog cost performance, so disable the ones you don't need or switch to a lower performance profile. The Potato and Low profiles exist specifically for weaker hardware.
Where is the Popular Settings tab?
It appears inside the Euphoria Patches shader settings as a dedicated tab that groups the most commonly used options in one place. Use it as a shortcut instead of digging through every category.
Can I use Euphoria Patches with other shaders or mods like Iris and OptiFine?
Euphoria Patches only works with Complementary Shaders, so it won't apply to other shaderpacks. It runs through the shader loader you already use for Complementary, such as Iris or OptiFine, alongside other mods.
How do I reset Euphoria Patches back to default settings?
Use the reset option in the shader settings screen to restore Complementary Shaders and Euphoria Patches to their defaults. This turns all Euphoria Patches features back off, since they start disabled.
How do I turn on euphoria patches features?
Open the shader options in Iris or OptiFine and look for the Euphoria Patches settings menu, which is separate from the normal Complementary options. Everything is off by default, so you have to enable each effect you want individually.
Why is nothing changing after I installed euphoria patches?
Euphoria Patches ships with all of its new effects disabled, so a fresh install looks identical to plain Complementary. Go into the shader settings and enable the specific features you want, or load one of the preset profiles.
What are the Popular Settings and preset profiles for?
They are shortcut tabs inside the shader options that bundle commonly used combinations of settings so you don't have to toggle everything by hand. Picking a profile applies a whole set of options at once, and you can still tweak individual settings afterward.
How do I get auroras in my sky?
Auroras are one of the optional atmospheric effects and are off by default, so enable them in the Euphoria Patches sky or atmosphere section. They appear under the right conditions rather than every night, so don't expect them constantly.
How do I make the stars denser or the fog thicker?
Both are separate toggles in the Euphoria Patches settings, usually grouped with the sky and atmosphere options. Enable the denser stars option and the thicker fog option independently, since they don't depend on each other.
How does the End Crystal vortex work?
It's a visual effect tied to the End dimension that changes how the End Crystals and the central area look, and it's disabled by default. Turn it on in the Euphoria Patches settings and then visit the End to see it.
How do I get the custom dragon death animation?
Enable the custom dragon death animation option in the Euphoria Patches settings before you fight the dragon. It replaces the vanilla death sequence, so if you already killed the dragon you'll need to respawn it to see the effect.
Will euphoria patches tank my fps?
It can, because effects like colored lighting and denser atmospherics cost performance, which is why everything is opt-in. Use the performance profiles (Potato, Low, up to Ultra) to pick a baseline, then enable only the features you actually care about.
Can I use euphoria patches with other shaders or without complementary?
No, it's an addon built specifically for Complementary Reimagined and Unbound, so it won't work with unrelated shader packs. Make sure you're running one of those Complementary versions as your active shader.
Does euphoria patches work on servers and with other mods?
It's a client-side shader addon, so it works on servers as long as the server lets you use shaders, and it doesn't need to be installed server-side. It generally coexists with other client mods, but shader-affecting mods can conflict, so test after adding new ones.