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Lunar Keystrokes Mod FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

What is the difference between Lunar Keystrokes and the regular Keystrokes mod?
For the average player, both mods work almost identically by displaying your keyboard interactions on the screen. The main difference is visual, as Lunar Keystrokes replicates the Lunar Client style with a detailed, dark-ish color palette.
Do I have to play on Lunar Client for this mod to work?
No, this mod serves as an equivalent version that brings the Lunar Client keystrokes look to a standard modded game. Once you load into a world, you get the same dark-themed aesthetic for showing off your movements without needing the client itself.
Can other players in my multiplayer game see my keystrokes?
Other players inside the Minecraft world cannot see your overlay because it only renders on your own screen. The display is meant for viewers watching your gameplay through streams, screen shares, or recorded videos.
Does the server need this mod installed for me to use it on multiplayer?
Because the mod only tracks your own keyboard inputs and draws a visual UI on your screen, it operates entirely on your client. You can use it on multiplayer servers even if the server does not have the mod.
Why does the keystrokes UI have such a dark color theme?
The color palette is intentionally dark so the indicator stays subtle rather than pulling your eyes up to the overlay constantly. This lets viewers clearly observe your inputs while keeping your focus on the main game.
Should I run this alongside the original Keystrokes mod?
Running both at the same time is redundant and will clutter your screen with duplicate input displays. Since Lunar Keystrokes already handles showing your keyboard interactions, you only need this one active.
Does using Lunar Keystrokes affect my movement or input delay?
The mod is purely visual and does not change how your character moves or how fast the game registers your presses. It simply mirrors the keyboard interactions you are already making so observers can see them.
Why did my keystrokes display disappear during gameplay?
Check if you accidentally toggled off your main in-game HUD, as hiding the game interface will typically hide screen overlays as well. You should also verify that another HUD mod is not overlapping and covering the same corner of your display.
How do I get the keystrokes to show up for my stream viewers?
Because the mod draws your keyboard interactions directly onto the Minecraft game screen, no extra capture overlays are required. Capturing your normal game window in your recording or streaming software will automatically include the keystrokes UI.
Will displaying my keystrokes on screen cause lag or drop my FPS?
Drawing a lightweight UI element on your screen requires very little processing power compared to rendering the game world. You can showcase fast movements in busy areas without worrying about noticeable performance drops.