Adjust Shader Settings for Your PC Performance

Access the Shader Menu

Press Shift + O while in-game to open the shader options screen. This menu lets you fine-tune Luminous Balanced Lighting to match your hardware.

Key Settings to Tweak

Shadow Quality: Lower this setting if you experience frame drops. Reducing shadow detail is often the fastest way to boost performance on older PCs without losing the shader's character.

Bloom Intensity: Dial this down if light sources feel too bright or washed out. A lower bloom value keeps the semi-realistic look while reducing GPU strain.

Ambient Occlusion: This darkens crevices and corners. Disabling or reducing it can help low-end systems while maintaining clean lighting.

Finding Your Balance

Start with default settings, then lower one option at a time while testing frame rate. Most players find that reducing shadow resolution gives the best performance gain without sacrificing the shader's visual identity. If you're still dropping frames, reduce bloom next.

Use F3 to monitor your FPS while adjusting. Aim for stable performance that feels smooth during normal gameplay.