Lit Vanilla Plus Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I enable the shader after installing it?
Open your Video Settings in-game, select Shaders, and choose Lit Vanilla Plus Shaders from the list. Apply the settings and the shader will activate immediately.
Why do my caves look too dark even with this shader?
Check the Lighting Intensity setting in the shader options—increase it to brighten underground areas. You can also place torches strategically, as the shader enhances their glow effect.
Does this shader work with other mods?
Lit Vanilla Plus Shaders is compatible with most mods, but custom blocks from other mods may not receive enhanced lighting until the shader is updated to support them. Mods that heavily alter lighting or block rendering may conflict.
How much will this shader hurt my FPS?
Performance impact depends on your hardware, but this shader is designed to be lightweight—most players see a 10-20% FPS decrease on mid-range systems. Use the Quality settings to find a balance between visuals and performance.
Can I use this with Optifine or Sodium?
This shader requires a compatible shader loader like Iris (for Sodium) or Optifine. Check your mod loader's compatibility before installing.
Why is my lighting flickering or uneven?
Flickering often occurs from incompatible resource packs or conflicting mods. Try disabling your resource pack temporarily, and ensure your graphics drivers are up to date.
Does this shader change how blocks look or just lighting?
Lit Vanilla Plus Shaders only modifies lighting and visual effects—all block textures and models remain vanilla, so your builds look exactly as you intended.
Can I adjust individual settings like shadow intensity or glow effects?
Yes, open the shader options menu (usually by pressing a hotkey in-game or through Video Settings) to customize lighting intensity, shadow detail, and fantasy effects to your preference.
Why do glowing blocks like lava and lanterns look different?
The shader enhances the glow and bloom of light-emitting blocks to make them more visually prominent—this is intentional and can be toned down in the shader settings if you prefer subtler effects.
Will this shader work on servers or just single-player?
Shaders only affect your client-side visuals, so they work on servers without any special setup—other players won't see your shader effects.