Enhance Night Vision and Underground Visibility

Understand Night Lighting in Astral Reimagined

This shader improves night visibility across all biomes by default, but you can optimize it further. The reworked lighting system aims to make caves and nighttime exploration less punishing while maintaining atmosphere.

Adjust Night-Specific Settings

In your shader options, look for:

• Night brightness or moonlight intensity — increase to make starlight and moon glow more prominent
• Cave lighting or ambient light — boost this to reduce the need for torches in deep caves
• Shadow softness — softer shadows can make underground areas feel less oppressive

Test Underground Exploration

Descend into a cave system without placing torches and assess visibility. You should be able to navigate and see block details without complete reliance on light sources. Adjust settings until you find a balance between visibility and maintaining the fantasy atmosphere.

Fine-Tune for Your Preference

Some players prefer brighter caves for practical mining; others want a darker, more atmospheric experience. Astral Reimagined's flexibility allows you to customize this balance to suit your playstyle.