Optimize Performance on Low-End Hardware

Reduce Render Distance

SketchPaper Shaders is lightweight, but on older systems, lower your render distance in Video Settings. Start at 8-12 chunks and increase gradually until performance drops.

Disable Conflicting Visual Features

Turn off other demanding shader features if available: disable advanced shadows, reduce particle effects, and lower cloud quality. Check Shader Options for toggles labeled Shadows, Reflections, or Advanced Effects—disable these first.

Lower Game Graphics Settings

Set Graphics to Fast, disable Smooth Lighting or reduce it to Minimum, and turn off Fancy Leaves and Fancy Grass. These changes work alongside the shader to maintain frame rate.

Monitor Frame Rate

Open the debug screen (F3) to watch FPS. SketchPaper should run smoothly even on low-end hardware; if you see stuttering, reduce render distance further or disable additional shader options.

Test Different Biomes

Some biomes with dense vegetation may impact performance more. If specific areas lag, temporarily lower settings there to identify problem areas.