Downgrade from the Ultra profile to the Medium or Lite profile. Turn off "Volumetric Clouds" and lower the "Shadow Map Resolution" in the shader's internal settings menu. 3. Incompatible Mod Textures (Black Blocks)

Despite its high-end looks, it is optimized for high frame rates (averaging 130–180 FPS on mid-range hardware). Dynamic Weather:

Different Minecraft versions (like 1.12.2 vs 1.20.1) sometimes interact differently with shader code. Having the full archive allows you to find the specific build that prevents "black screen" bugs or flickering.

Open the Derivative-Shaders-All-Versions.zip. You should move the individual .zip files found inside it into your shaderpacks folder.

Shaders alter the way light, shadows, and water render in Minecraft. Among the most versatile performance-focused options available is the highly sought-after compilation package: .

Click the button. This opens a directory on your computer. Step 3: Extract and Place the Files

If your game turns into a slideshow, press F3 to check if Minecraft is utilizing your dedicated graphics card or your CPU's integrated graphics. If it is using the correct GPU, go back to your shader settings and switch to the or Medium version found within the archive. Visual Glitches and Artifacts

Dynamic weather effects that feel immersive.

Downloading the "Derivative-Shaders-All-Versions.zip" file is the most efficient way to ensure you have the correct version of the shader pack for your Minecraft setup.

Yes, but only if you install OptiFine as a Forge mod. OptiFine must be present; Derivative does not work with Forge alone.