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A shader pack that changes lighting, shadows, sky and water rendering for a more atmospheric look.

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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Fix Aerie Not Showing Up or the World Looking UnchangedYour game may look exactly like vanilla after installing Aerie. That usually means one of the setup steps was missed.…Get Smoother Frame Rates on an Older PC Without Losing Nice LightingAerie is built to run well on older or weaker computers. That makes it a good choice when heavier shaders drag your…Make Your Builds Glow at Night With Aerie's Soft BloomAerie's main visual feature is soft bloom lighting : bright objects glow naturally when it's dark around them. You…Switch Your Game Over to the Aerie Pipeline in CanvasAerie is a custom pipeline for the Canvas renderer. It is not a standalone shader pack, so you turn it on through…

Frequently asked questions

How do I actually turn Aerie on?
Aerie is a pipeline for the Canvas renderer, so Canvas must be installed and running first. Enable Aerie the same way you would any other pipeline pack, then open Canvas's settings and choose Aerie as the active pipeline.
Does Aerie work with OptiFine or Iris?
No. Aerie is built as a custom pipeline for Canvas, so it does not load as an OptiFine or Iris shader pack. You need Canvas as your renderer for it to do anything.
I installed Aerie but my world looks exactly the same, what's wrong?
Usually Canvas isn't installed, or Aerie isn't selected as the active pipeline in Canvas's settings, so Canvas is still using its default look. Check that Canvas loads, make sure the Aerie pack is enabled, then switch the pipeline to Aerie. Aerie's changes are also deliberately subtle, so look at light sources in the dark, where the bloom is easiest to see.
Will Aerie make my game look like a realistic shader pack?
No. Aerie keeps the classic vanilla style and the blocky look intact. It adds small upgrades instead, mainly soft bloom lighting and more unified lighting between blocks and items.

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