Optimize Shadows for Your System

Locate Shadow Settings

Open the shader configuration menu (default: K) and find the shadow-related options. These typically include shadow distance, shadow quality, and shadow softness controls.

Adjust Shadow Distance

Shadow distance determines how far from your character shadows are rendered. Reducing this value improves performance significantly:

• Start with a lower distance if your frame rate drops below your target
• Increase it gradually if your system handles it well
• Test in different lighting conditions (noon, sunset, caves) to see the impact

Control Shadow Quality

Shadow quality affects how detailed and smooth shadows appear. Lower quality means sharper performance but blockier shadows. Higher quality looks better but demands more from your GPU. Adjust this based on your frame rate stability.

Test and Refine

After each change, spend a few minutes exploring different biomes and times of day. Watch your F3 frame counter to ensure performance remains smooth. Small adjustments often yield better results than drastic changes.