Adjust Shadow Darkness and Intensity

Access Shader Settings

Open your shader options menu while in-game. This is typically found in Video Settings > Shaders > Shader Options, though the exact path depends on your launcher.

Modify Shadow Parameters

Look for settings related to shadow distance, shadow map resolution, or shadow intensity. These controls let you make shadows darker or lighter to suit your preference.

• Increase shadow darkness if shadows appear too faint and don't add enough depth to your world
• Decrease shadow darkness if shadows feel too harsh or make caves and overhangs too dim
• Adjust shadow distance to control how far shadows cast from their source—closer distances improve performance

Test Your Changes

After adjusting settings, walk around different biomes and times of day. Pay attention to how shadows fall across terrain, buildings, and vegetation. Shadows should enhance depth without making your world feel gloomy or unplayable.

If performance drops, reduce shadow distance or resolution first before adjusting darkness values. Simple Shadows Shaders is designed to be lightweight, so these tweaks should maintain smooth gameplay even on older systems.