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A shader pack that modifies shadow rendering and lighting effects.

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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Adjusting Shadow Intensity and QualityAccess Shader Settings Open the Shader Options menu by pressing the designated key (usually found in Video Settings >…Getting Realistic Shadows in Different Lighting ConditionsUnderstand Day and Night Cycles Only Shadows Shaders casts shadows based on sun and moon position. During midday,…Optimizing Performance While Using Only Shadows ShadersReduce Shadow Render Distance In shader settings, lower the shadow distance parameter. This is the most impactful…Troubleshooting Shadows Not Appearing or Looking WrongVerify Shader is Active Check Video Settings > Shaders to confirm Only Shadows Shaders is selected and enabled. The…

Frequently asked questions

Why don't my shadows look right after installing?
Make sure you've enabled the shader in your video settings and that your graphics driver supports OpenGL properly. If shadows still look flat or missing, check that you're not using a conflicting resource pack that overrides lighting.
Can I use this with other shader packs?
No, shader packs replace each other—you can only run one at a time. If you want to use Only Shadows Shaders, you'll need to disable any other shader pack first.
How do I make shadows darker or lighter?
Open the shader settings from your video options menu and look for shadow intensity or shadow strength controls to adjust how dark the shadows appear. You can also fine-tune ambient occlusion separately to change how much darkening happens in block corners.
My fps dropped a lot after installing this
Shadow rendering is performance-intensive; try lowering shadow distance or shadow quality in the shader settings, or reduce your render distance. Disabling ambient occlusion can also help if performance is critical.

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