Customize Fog and Visibility Range

Open Fog Controls

Access your shader options menu (OptiFine: Shift + O > Shaders > Shader Options; Iris: /iris config). Locate the Fog or Atmosphere section.

Adjust Fog Distance

Pretty Shadows Shaders includes dedicated fog sliders to control:

• Fog density — Increase to make distant terrain hazier; decrease for clearer long-distance views.
• Fog start distance — Control where fog begins to appear relative to your position.
• Fog end distance — Set how far you can see before everything fades into fog.

Fine-Tune for Your Preference

Small adjustments make a big difference. If you want cinematic, atmospheric gameplay, increase fog density. For exploration and building, reduce fog to see further. Test your settings in different biomes—fog appearance varies in forests, deserts, and mountains. Remember that fog also affects underwater visibility, so check both environments after changes.