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# 🌿 VerdantLight v0.0.62 – Lightweight, High-Performance, Immersive Lighting
**Version 0.0.62 | Minecraft 1.21.4 (Fabric / OptiFine) | Author: Player975**
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## ✨ Key Features
* **Lightweight & Fast:**
Even on an Iris Plus 640 (render distance 6, simulation distance 8), it achieves **75 FPS while standing** and **45 FPS on plains walking**.
* **Dynamic Shadows:**
Intelligent detection of small plants and leaves, path-traced lighting produces realistic shadows that flow naturally as you move.
* **Immersive Skies:**
Full day-night cycle including sun, moon, stars, and rain effects, creating soft and realistic sky lighting.
* **Optimized Lighting System:**
Uses Minecraft’s native lightmaps, ambient occlusion, single-sample shadows, and disabled hardware filtering for stunning visuals without sacrificing performance.
* **Plug & Play:**
No extra dependencies required – simply place the shader folder into your `shaderpacks` directory.
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## ⚠️ Known Issues
1. Shadows may slightly flicker when the player moves quickly.
2. Low-end GPUs might experience minor frame drops under extreme lighting conditions.
3. Lighting may appear slightly dim at very far render distances.
> Recommended to play at normal render distances for the best balance of performance and visual quality.
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## 🛠️ Installation
1. Download the shader pack archive.
2. Extract it and place the folder into Minecraft’s `shaderpacks` directory.
3. In-game, go to **Options → Video Settings → Shaders** and enable `VerdantGlow`.
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## 🌱 About VerdantGlow
VerdantGlow is a **lightweight shader pack** designed for **mid-to-low-end devices**, bringing **realistic shadows, dynamic skies, and soft lighting** to Minecraft while maintaining smooth performance.
Whether strolling across plains or exploring builds, VerdantGlow enhances your world with vibrant life and beautiful lighting.
> **Experience VerdantGlow and make your Minecraft world shine with natural light and shadow!**
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Developer information
Projects on Modrinth are automatically available through a Maven repository for use with JVM build tools such as Gradle.
maven { name = "Modrinth"; url = "https://api.modrinth.com/maven" }