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Shader pack that overhauls lighting, shadows, water and sky rendering to give the game a more vibrant, detailed appearance.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Check That Trio Shader Is WorkingAfter you select Trio Shader, check that it is actually rendering. Do this before you change other settings. The pack…How to Fix Trio Shader Not Showing Up or Looking WrongMost Trio Shader problems come from where the file is placed or from the loader setup. Work through these checks in…How to Get Smoother Performance with Trio ShaderAny shader pack adds work for your graphics card, mostly from lighting and shadows. Trio Shader is meant for simple…How to Turn On Trio Shader in Your GameTrio Shader is a shader pack, not a resource pack. It only works through a shader loader such as Iris or OptiFine .…

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn on Trio Shader?
Open Options > Video Settings > Shader Packs, click TrioShader in the list, then press Apply or Done. Shader packs only work through a shader loader such as Iris or OptiFine, so that menu only exists if one of them is installed.
Why doesn't Trio Shader show up in my shader packs list?
Check that the TrioShader file is inside the shaderpacks folder and is still in its original packed form. If it was extracted, make sure the folder isn't nested inside another folder. Click the button that opens the shader pack folder from the Shader Packs menu so you put it in the right place, then reopen the menu to refresh the list.
How can I tell if Trio Shader is actually working?
Look at a lake or river, where the water should look clear and smooth instead of the default vanilla surface. Also check under trees and along block edges for soft shadows. If water and shadows look exactly like vanilla, the shader isn't active.
Do I need Iris or OptiFine for Trio Shader?
Yes. Trio Shader is a shader pack, not a standalone mod, so it needs a shader loader like Iris or OptiFine to run. Without one, the game has nowhere to load it from.

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