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Boxeh Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on Boxeh Shaders after installing it?
Open the Options menu in-game, go to Video Settings, then select Shaders. Find Boxeh Shaders in the list and click it to activate—you'll see the lighting changes take effect immediately.
Why does my game look too dark or too bright with this shader?
Use the shader settings menu (usually accessed by pressing a key like Shift+O or through Video Settings) to adjust brightness and contrast sliders until the lighting matches your preference.
Can I use Boxeh Shaders with other mods?
Yes, Boxeh Shaders works with most mods, but mods that heavily alter rendering (like other shaders or certain lighting mods) will conflict—use only one shader at a time.
My frame rate dropped a lot after installing this shader. What can I do?
Lower the shader's shadow quality or render distance in the shader options, reduce your game's render distance setting, or lower your graphics card settings—check the performance tuning guide for more options.
Why does water look weird or overly bright?
Open the shader settings and look for water-related options like reflection intensity or water brightness, then adjust them down until the water looks natural to you.
Do I need a powerful PC to run Boxeh Shaders?
Boxeh Shaders is designed to run on mid-range setups, but performance depends on your specific hardware and settings—you can reduce shadow quality or other options to improve frame rates on lower-end PCs.
How do shadows look different between biomes?
Boxeh Shaders adjusts shadow darkness and color based on biome lighting conditions, so deserts have sharper shadows while forests have softer, more diffused shadows—this is automatic and cannot be changed per-biome.
Can I customize how sunlight looks at different times of day?
The shader settings include options to adjust sun intensity and color tone, which you can tweak to make sunrise, noon, and sunset look the way you prefer.
Why do caves look too bright or too dark with this shader?
Boxeh Shaders changes how torchlight and ambient light work underground—if caves look wrong, adjust the ambient light or torch brightness settings in the shader menu.
Will Boxeh Shaders work with my resource pack?
Yes, shaders and resource packs work together—your resource pack's textures will display with Boxeh's lighting effects applied on top.