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Candela Shaders Wiki & Guide

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Candela Shaders illuminates your game world with soft lighting while keeping performance smooth on low-end hardware. This shader pack delivers a clean vanilla-like look with subtle bloom and volumetric light beams.

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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Adjusting Performance Profiles for Low-End HardwareSelecting a Hardware Profile Candela Shaders includes balanced performance profiles built for low and medium hardware…Casting Colored Shadows with Stained Glass BlocksAligning Windows with Direct Sunlight Candela Shaders casts colored shadows that change tint when sunlight passes…Enabling Candela Shaders and Verifying Visual EffectsActivating the Pack in Iris or OptiFine Once Candela Shaders is inside your shaderpacks folder and you launch the…Showcasing Volumetric Light Beams and Soft BloomFraming Light Shafts Outdoors and Indoors Candela Shaders generates volumetric light beams streaming across open…

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn on Candela Shaders in game?
Open your video settings menu, select the shader packs option, and click on Candela Shaders to activate it. Your world will reload with the new soft lighting, shadows, and foliage animations applied.
How do I get colored shadows to show up?
Place stained glass blocks where direct sunlight can shine through them onto a solid surface. Note that block light from torches or lanterns will not project colored shadows, so the glass must be in the path of the sun.
Why am I lagging on a potato PC?
You may be using a higher preset than your hardware can comfortably handle. Open the shader pack settings and switch the performance profile to the low configuration to restore smooth frame rates.
Why can't I see any volumetric light beams?
Volumetric light shafts appear when sunlight streams through open skies or gaps in tree leaves. Make sure it is daytime with clear weather, and look toward the sun through a forest canopy to see the beams clearly.

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