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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Shading Begone

Removes the shading in order to make the game look more cartoonish, while boosting fps as well!

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Quick answer

Which Shading Begone release should I use?

Updated 2 months ago
Latest stable file shading_begone-0.4.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Shading Begone shading_begone-0.4.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Shading Begone required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Shading Begone shading_begone-0.4.jar need?

shading_begone-0.4.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Shading Begone without breaking your instance.

Built for Shading Begone shading_begone-0.4.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use shading_begone-0.4.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside shading_begone-0.4.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Shading Begone add?

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Minecraft looks dark and gloomy. Shading Begone completely strips out the flat directional shading from the game, making it look cartoonish and more vibrant!

By removing the baked-in lighting math, the world becomes consistently bright and vibrant.

Removing shadow calculations gives your CPU and GPU a nice little FPS boost!

Project description from CurseForge.

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Shading Begone versions and loaders

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