StarLite Cosmic Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on the shader effects after installing the mod?
StarLite Cosmic Shaders activates automatically once installed—you should see the enhanced lighting, water reflections, and cosmic skies in your next world or when you reload your current one. If effects aren't visible, check that your graphics settings allow shaders to run and that no conflicting mods are disabling them.
Why does my water look flat and not reflective?
Water reflection quality depends on your shader settings and graphics card capability. Check the mod's configuration options to ensure reflections are enabled, and try adjusting the reflection quality slider if available—lower-end systems may need reduced reflection detail for performance.
Can I customize how strong the god rays are?
Yes, god rays intensity can typically be adjusted in the shader settings menu. You can increase them for more dramatic light beams through foliage, or reduce them if they're too overwhelming in dense forests or near clouds.
The volumetric fog is too thick and I can't see far—how do I fix it?
Volumetric fog density can be reduced through the shader configuration options. Lowering the fog thickness will increase your view distance and make the effect more subtle while keeping the atmospheric quality.
Does this mod work with other shader mods?
StarLite Cosmic Shaders is designed as a standalone shader enhancement and may conflict with other shader mods—you should only run one shader mod at a time to avoid visual glitches and performance issues.
Why is the Nether so dark or too bright with this mod?
The Nether's ambient glow is a core feature of StarLite, but you can adjust its intensity in the shader settings to match your preference. If it's too dark, increase the ambient light value; if too bright, reduce it.
Is this mod heavy on performance?
StarLite Cosmic Shaders adds noticeable GPU load due to volumetric fog and reflections, so performance depends on your graphics card and render distance. You can reduce quality settings for water reflections, fog density, and god ray resolution to improve frame rates.
Can I disable specific effects like god rays but keep water reflections?
Most shader effects can be toggled individually through the mod's settings menu, allowing you to enable only the features you want—for example, keeping reflections while disabling god rays or volumetric fog.
Why do the stars disappear during the day?
Stars are designed to only appear during night and in darker conditions to maintain realism; they fade as the sun rises. This is intentional behavior and cannot be changed, as stars wouldn't be visible in daylight.
Does this work in the End dimension?
Yes, the End is completely reworked with deep cosmic visuals and enhanced god rays, creating a space-like environment. The effect is automatic and cannot be disabled separately from the rest of the shader.