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Hologram Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on Hologram Shaders?
Open Options > Video Settings > Shader Packs, select Hologram Shaders from the list, and apply it. To confirm it's working, look at any mob, player or dropped item. They should appear as glowing, see-through holographic figures.
Why do my blocks still look completely normal with the shader on?
That's intended. Hologram Shaders only changes how entities look and leaves vanilla terrain and block textures untouched. If mobs look holographic, the shader is working correctly.
Does the hologram effect apply to players and items too, or just mobs?
It applies to all three. Standard mobs, players and items are all turned into glowing holographic projections.
Will Hologram Shaders lag my low-end PC?
It's built to run on low-end hardware and budget setups without slowing gameplay. If you still drop frames, lower other heavy video settings such as render distance first, since the shader itself is lightweight.
I turned the shader on but mobs don't look like holograms. What's wrong?
Reopen the Shader Packs menu and make sure Hologram Shaders is actually selected and not set to off, then apply it again. Check while standing near a mob, item or another player, because blocks won't change. If only blocks look wrong, another shader or setting is interfering, not this pack.
Do other players on my server see me as a hologram?
Only if they have Hologram Shaders enabled themselves. Shaders render on each player's own client, so everyone who wants the cursed hologram look has to turn it on in their own game.
Does the server need Hologram Shaders installed?
No. It's a purely visual shader that runs client-side, so nothing needs to be added to the server. Players who want the effect enable it on their own clients.
Can I run Hologram Shaders at the same time as another shader pack?
No. Only one shader pack can be active at a time, so selecting a different pack replaces the hologram effect. Switch back to Hologram Shaders in the Shader Packs menu whenever you want the entity holograms again.
Does the hologram look change how mobs behave or how combat works?
No. The change is visual only. Mobs, players and items behave exactly as they do in vanilla, so survival gameplay is unaffected beyond the bizarre sci-fi look.
Will my block resource pack still work with Hologram Shaders?
Yes. Because the shader leaves block textures alone, your terrain shows whatever your resource pack provides. Only entities receive the holographic treatment.