The library is performant, but only if you configure it for 3ds Max 2023's new viewport capabilities.

A vast, free library of assets, including materials, integrated into V-Ray.

: Insert a VRayColor2Bump or ColorCorrection map between the diffuse texture and the material node to alter colors without changing the original file.

: The material library download option appears automatically during the standard V-Ray installation for 3ds Max 2023.

For advanced editing and tweaking, it is best practice to pass the material through the Slate Material Editor. Open the Slate Material Editor ( M shortcut).

The V-Ray Material Library is a curated collection of hundreds of ready-to-use, photorealistic materials provided by Chaos. It includes real-world categories like metals, glass, wood, concrete, and fabrics.