Pretty Shadows Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on Pretty Shadows Shaders after installing it?
Launch Minecraft with either Iris or OptiFine installed, then open Video Settings and select Shaders. Find Pretty Shadows Shaders in the list and click it to activate—you'll see the changes immediately in-world.
Why do my shadows look too dark or too light?
Open the shader options menu (usually by pressing a hotkey in-game or through Video Settings > Shaders > Shader Options) and adjust the shadow intensity slider to find your preferred balance between contrast and visibility.
Can I use Pretty Shadows Shaders with resource packs?
Yes, Pretty Shadows Shaders works alongside resource packs since it only affects lighting and shadows, not textures—load both together without conflicts.
How do I reduce fog if it's too thick?
Access the shader options menu and look for fog distance or visibility range controls, then increase the value to push the fog further away or decrease it to bring fog closer.
Does this shader work on low-end computers?
Pretty Shadows Shaders is designed to be lightweight, but performance depends on your GPU and render distance—try lowering shadow distance or disabling reflections in the shader options if you experience lag.
Why do water reflections look weird or too shiny?
Open shader options and adjust the reflection intensity or water reflection settings to reduce shine; you can also toggle reflections on wet surfaces separately if the mod offers that option.
Can I use this with Iris instead of OptiFine?
Yes, Pretty Shadows Shaders runs on both Iris and OptiFine—choose whichever shader loader you prefer, as the mod supports both equally.
How do I make indoor lighting look better with torches?
Adjust the torchlight or indoor lighting slider in shader options to brighten torch-lit areas, and tweak the daylight brightness separately to create better contrast between inside and outside.
Why do shadows disappear when I look at distant blocks?
Shadows have a limited render distance to maintain performance—increase the shadow distance value in shader options to cast shadows further, though this may impact FPS.
Does Pretty Shadows Shaders change the vanilla look of blocks and mobs?
No, the shader only affects lighting, shadows, and reflections while preserving the original vanilla textures and block appearance across all biomes.