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.
Does Candela Shaders need to be installed on the server?
No, shader packs only change how lighting and visuals render on your own screen. It only needs to be active on your client and will work on any multiplayer server without the server needing it.
Will this shader pack ruin the default Minecraft look?
No, Candela Shaders is built to preserve the classic vanilla art style rather than replacing it with realistic textures or harsh color grading. It keeps standard block appearances intact while refreshing environmental lighting and shadows.
Why are my torches and glowing blocks looking blurry or extra bright?
That is the lightweight bloom effect, which softens bright light sources and glowing blocks. If you prefer sharper edges on light blocks, check the shader settings menu to adjust or toggle the bloom effect.
Why are trees and grass moving when there is no wind?
Candela Shaders includes gentle waving animations for grass, leaves, and other foliage by default. If you find the movement distracting or want to save a tiny bit of performance, look for the foliage animation options in the shader settings.
Can I use custom resource packs with Candela Shaders?
Yes, standard vanilla-style resource packs work normally alongside this shader pack. Custom stained glass textures will still cast tinted shadows as long as they retain transparency for sunlight to pass through.
Why isn't the shader pack showing up in my video settings at all?
Minecraft cannot load shader packs natively on its own, so you must also have a shader loader mod running in your game client. Once a compatible shader loader is active, the shader packs button will appear in your video settings.