Selecting the Pack in Video Settings
To turn on Hearthmist Shaders inside a world, pause the game and open Options, then click Video Settings. Depending on whether you use Iris or OptiFine, open the Shader Packs or Shaders menu. If Hearthmist Shaders does not appear in the list yet, click the button to open your shaderpacks folder, place the shader pack archive inside, and return to the game so the list updates. Select Hearthmist Shaders and click Apply or Done to reload the world renderer.
Checking That Effects Loaded Properly
Once your chunks finish reloading, walk through a nearby forest or plains biome to confirm every visual feature is working:
- Look closely at tall grass, tree leaves, and planted crops to verify they sway with a breezy wind motion.
- Stand beside a river, pond, or ocean and angle your camera across the surface; you should see clear reflections of the sky, clouds, and nearby blocks.
- Place a torch, lantern, or campfire in a dark area to see the gentle, warm bloom around the light source, and check around trees, mobs, and structures for smooth, soft shadow edges.