Wiki 9Minecraft Wiki 9Minecraft
Simply Solid Shaders Wiki › Guides › Make Nighttime Exploration Clearer with Colored Lighting

Make Nighttime Exploration Clearer with Colored Lighting

Understand Colored Lighting Mechanics

Simply Solid Shaders casts colored glows from torches, lanterns, and luminous blocks like glowstone and amethyst. These colored light sources illuminate nearby areas with their respective hues, making caves and dark biomes easier to navigate without relying solely on torchlight.

Place Strategic Light Sources

When exploring at night, carry torches and place them frequently along your path. The shader will render their warm glow realistically, casting colored shadows and illuminating stone textures. Combine different light sources—torches, lanterns, and glowing blocks—to create layered, colorful lighting that guides your way.

Adjust Saturation if Needed

If colored lighting feels overwhelming in caves, reduce saturation in shader settings to make glows more subtle. Conversely, increase saturation to make colored light sources pop more dramatically, improving visibility in deep, dark caves. The cartoon aesthetic ensures lighting remains clear and readable at any saturation level.