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Refrax Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on Refrax Shaders after installing it?
Open your Video Settings in-game, find the Shaders option, and select Refrax from the list. The shader will activate immediately, though you may want to adjust settings in the Shader Options menu to match your hardware.
My FPS dropped a lot after enabling Refrax. What should I do?
Open Shader Options and lower the shadow quality or disable shadow filtering—these are the most demanding features. You can also reduce cloud quality or disable water reflections if you need more performance gains.
Why does my water look weird or too bright?
Check your water settings in Shader Options; you may have reflections or refraction turned too high. Try lowering the water clarity or reflection intensity to find a balance that looks good on your system.
Can I use Refrax with other mods that change lighting or blocks?
Refrax works with most mods, but mods that heavily alter lighting systems or add custom light sources may conflict. Test compatibility by enabling the shader with your other mods and checking if light sources glow as expected.
How do I make torches and lanterns glow more?
Go to Shader Options and look for light source glow or emissive settings, then increase the intensity value. You can also adjust the glow radius to make the light spread further from the source.
Why do shadows look wrong or flicker?
Shadow flickering usually happens at high distances; try lowering shadow distance in Shader Options. If shadows look distorted, reduce shadow quality or disable shadow filtering to see if that improves the effect.
Does Refrax work in the Nether and End dimensions?
Yes, Refrax applies to all dimensions, though the sky and lighting effects will look different since those dimensions have unique lighting systems. You can disable specific effects per dimension in Shader Options if you prefer.
How do I get the best sky and sunset colors?
The sky appearance is mostly automatic, but you can tweak cloud density and sky brightness in Shader Options to enhance sunrises and sunsets. Experiment with these settings during different times of day to see the full effect.
Can I disable Refrax for specific biomes or areas?
Refrax applies globally to your entire world, but you can adjust individual shader features in Shader Options to tone down effects you don't want everywhere—for example, reducing glow intensity or shadow distance.
Why is my game stuttering even though my FPS looks okay?
Stuttering often comes from shadow updates; try lowering shadow distance or quality in Shader Options. If it persists, disable water reflections or reduce cloud quality to identify which feature is causing the issue.