Selecting the Pack in Video Settings
With a shader loader such as Iris or OptiFine active and the pack already in your shaderpacks folder, launch Minecraft and open a world or stay on the main menu. Go to Options, select Video Settings, and open the Shaders menu. Click It’s Cherry Shaders in the list and apply your selection. Because this pack works as a lightweight recolor of MellowShaders, the game reloads chunks and shaders quickly without freezing older hardware.
Confirming the Effects in Your World
Load into a survival or creative world to verify that every visual feature is working properly. Look up at the horizon first: the sky tones should display distinct cherry-themed colors rather than standard blue daylight. Next, inspect shaded areas beneath trees, roofs, or cliffs to see rich magenta, pink, and crimson color grading across the terrain. Finally, place a torch or a lantern on the ground. You should see a soft glowing bloom effect radiating around the light source, completing the dark fantasy look without causing heavy performance drops.