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Lemony Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on shaders after installing Lemony Shaders?
Load into a world, open your graphics settings, and select Lemony Shaders from the shader pack dropdown menu. The shaders will apply immediately and you'll see reflections on water and smooth surfaces right away.
Why do my custom blocks not have reflections?
Custom blocks need PBR material data to reflect light properly. Check the mod's documentation for how to add material properties (like smoothness and metallic values) to your custom block textures so they respond to the shader.
Can I use Lemony Shaders on my old laptop?
Yes—Lemony Shaders is designed as a single-pass shader specifically for low-end computers. It should run on older hardware, but if you experience lag, try lowering your render distance or disabling other resource-heavy mods.
How do I make water look less shiny or more reflective?
Open the shader settings in-game (usually with a hotkey like Right Shift) and look for water or reflection intensity sliders. Adjust these values to control how much light bounces off liquid surfaces.
Does Lemony Shaders work with resource packs?
Yes, Lemony Shaders works alongside most vanilla-style resource packs. The shader will apply its reflections on top of your pack's textures, though heavily modified packs may need adjustments to look right.
Why does my game look different from the screenshots?
Shader appearance depends on your graphics card, driver version, and in-game settings. Try adjusting the shader options menu to match the look you want, and make sure your GPU drivers are up to date.
Can I use this with other shader packs at the same time?
No—only one shader pack can be active at a time. You'll need to choose between Lemony Shaders and any other shader you want to use.
How do I keep the vanilla art style while using shaders?
Lemony Shaders is designed to preserve vanilla aesthetics by default. Avoid pairing it with realistic or heavily stylized resource packs, and keep the shader's color and saturation settings close to their defaults.
What should I do if the shader makes my game stutter?
Lower your render distance, disable shader effects you don't need in the settings menu, or reduce your resolution. If problems persist, check that your GPU drivers are current and close other demanding applications.
Do I need a specific mod loader to use Lemony Shaders?
Lemony Shaders requires a shader-compatible mod loader (like Fabric or Forge with the appropriate shader mod). Check the mod's requirements to confirm which loaders and versions are supported.