How do I turn on Phero Visuals after installing it?
Open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, select Phero Visuals from the list and click Apply or Done. Shader packs need a shader loader such as Iris or OptiFine, so if there is no Shader Packs button, the loader is missing.
How do I know Phero Visuals is actually working?
Load a world and look for soft shadows under trees and blocks, a glow around torches and the sun, and reflections on nearby water. If everything looks like vanilla Minecraft with flat lighting, the pack isn't active. Go back to the Shader Packs screen and confirm it is selected rather than set to Off.
Why is my game lagging with Phero Visuals on?
The pack is made for medium and high-end computers, so weaker PCs or laptops on integrated graphics can struggle. Try lowering your render distance, turning down shadow quality in the shader settings, and making sure the game is using your dedicated graphics card.
Will Phero Visuals run on a low-end PC?
It's designed for medium and high-end computers, so a low-end machine may get low frame rates even after you lower settings. You can still try reducing render distance and shadow quality, but expect it to run noticeably heavier than vanilla.
Why don't I see reflections on the water?
Reflections show best on large open water like oceans and rivers in clear daylight, viewed at a low angle. Check that the shader is enabled and that water or reflection options haven't been turned off in the shader settings.
Does Phero Visuals need to be installed on the server?
No. Shader packs only change how the game looks on your own screen, so it's client-side only. You can use it on any server, and other players won't see it unless they run it themselves.
Can I use Phero Visuals with a resource pack?
Yes. Resource packs change block and item textures, and the shader adds lighting, shadows, bloom and sky effects on top of them. If a texture looks odd, try the shader with the default textures to see whether the resource pack is causing it.
The bloom around torches and the sun is too bright. Can I reduce it?
Open the Shader Packs screen and go into Phero Visuals' shader options to look for bloom or lighting settings you can turn down. If the pack doesn't offer that control, lowering your in-game brightness can also soften the glow.
Why does the sky look different from vanilla?
Phero Visuals replaces the sky with new clouds and colors that shift throughout the day. That's an intended feature, so sunrises, midday and sunsets will each have their own look.
How do I take good cinematic screenshots with Phero Visuals?
Hide the HUD with F1, then shoot at sunrise or sunset when the shifting sky colors and soft shadows look strongest. Including water or torch-lit areas helps show off the reflections and bloom. Press F2 to save the screenshot.