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Lucidus Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on colored lighting after installing the mod?
Lucidus Shaders activates automatically once installed—you'll see colored light from torches and lanterns right away. If you don't see the effect, check that shaders are enabled in your video settings and that the mod is loaded in your mods folder.
Why do my torches and lanterns not glow colored?
Make sure you're using actual light blocks like torches, lanterns, and soul lanterns—the shader only affects designated light sources. If those blocks still don't glow, verify the mod is properly installed and your graphics driver is up to date.
Can I adjust how bright the colored lighting is?
Yes, you can adjust lighting brightness and color intensity through the shader settings accessible in your video options menu. Look for shader-specific sliders to customize the glow strength to your preference.
Does this shader work on really old or weak computers?
Yes, Lucidus Shaders is specifically designed to run smoothly on low-end hardware and potato PCs with minimal performance impact. It uses simple lighting calculations instead of heavy post-processing effects.
Will this mod make caves too bright or ruin the atmosphere?
No, the colored lighting is subtle and keeps caves atmospheric while making them more navigable. The shader brightens dark areas without washing out the vanilla look or removing shadows entirely.
Does Lucidus Shaders work with other shader mods?
No, you should only use one shader mod at a time—running multiple shaders together causes conflicts and performance issues. Disable other shader mods before using Lucidus Shaders.
Why is my frame rate dropping even though this is supposed to be lightweight?
Check that you're not running other heavy mods or shaders simultaneously, and lower your render distance if needed. Also verify your graphics driver is current, as outdated drivers can cause performance problems even with lightweight shaders.
Can I use this shader with Optifine?
Lucidus Shaders is designed as a standalone mod and may conflict with Optifine's shader system. Use one or the other, not both, for best results.
Do glowstone and other light blocks also cast colored light?
Lucidus Shaders primarily affects torches, lanterns, and soul lanterns; other light blocks like glowstone use their default vanilla appearance. The mod focuses on the most common light sources for performance reasons.
How do I remove or disable the colored lighting effect?
You can disable the shader through your video settings menu, or simply remove the mod from your mods folder and restart the game. Disabling it through settings is faster if you want to test performance differences.