Optimize Shader Performance Without Losing Quality

Access Performance Settings

Open the EV Enhanced Visuals Shaders options menu and look for performance or quality tiers.

Reduce Expensive Features Strategically

The mod's main performance costs come from:

• Sunbeam quality: Lower this first—it has the biggest visual-to-performance ratio
• Shadow resolution: Reduce if you have frame drops in shadowed areas
• Ambient occlusion samples: Fewer samples = faster rendering with slightly less detail
• Draw distance for effects: Limit how far sunbeams and soft shadows render

Test Frame Rate

Load into a demanding area (dense forest, large structures) and check your FPS. Adjust one setting at a time so you know which change affects performance most.

Balance Settings

EV Enhanced Visuals is designed to be lightweight compared to heavy shader packs. You should maintain most visual improvements while staying playable. If performance is still poor, consider lowering your render distance or world lighting quality instead of disabling the shader entirely.