Graphics settings

For other options which change visuals, see Video settings.

Graphics is one of the game's many visual settings which allows for the game's rendering of an assortment of features to be adjusted to match computer specifications.

There are currently three different options for graphics to be set to, in order of computing expense: Fast, Fancy and Fabulous!, each bringing their own dedicated visual improvements.

Differences between settings

Summary

Setting	Leaves	Translucency
Fast	Opaque	Flawed
Fancy	Transparent	Flawed
Fabulous!	Transparent	Good

• 

  Fast

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  Fancy

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  Fabulous!

Detailed analysis

Leaves

When graphics are set to Fast, leaves are rendered as completely opaque blocks when placed in the world. (In item form, they still appear transparent.) This is likely meant to improve framerates by treating leaves more like full, solid cubes, and allowing their faces to be culled by each other, resulting in the game having to render less faces in forested areas; this, however, does not happen.

Leaves do not use a separate texture file for their appearance in Fast graphics - rather, all transparent regions in the texture are set to fully opaque, and appear black.

Leaves are the only block subject to this - other transparent cubes such as spawners are still rendered transparent, likely due to their comparative rarity.

Translucency

When graphics are set to Fast or Fancy, the game makes compromises on the rendering of many translucent elements of the game.

A notable example of this involves viewing the world through translucent blocks such as stained glass, tinted glass and ice. When this is done, the game will not attempt to render particles, rain, snow or clouds behind the block.

There are also many, much more subtle cases which can be seen. Experience orbs have many associated cases - for example, they can block the rendering of their own shadows, as well as of other entities, including entity-rendered blocks such as chests, as well as non-entity-rendered translucent blocks such as stained glass, and other things like the outlines of targeted blocks.

The effects seem to be time-specific, and often differ depending on the age of the entities in question - different effects can be sighted for experience orbs which existed in the world before the entity behind them than experience orbs which came into existence afterwards.

More obscure cases can be sighted as well, such as with the dying animation of the ender dragon, the world border, and structure block annotations. Untested cases involve F3+G chunk borders and shulker bullets.

History

Java Edition Infdev
Minecraft Infdev		20100615			Added the graphics setting, with "fast" and "fancy" options.
					Currently, only clouds are affected.
		20100616-1			Leaves are now affected by the graphics setting.
Java Edition Beta
1.5 {{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Nether Quartz|Nether Quartz]]<br/>{{About|the item|the ore|Nether Quartz Ore|the mineral block|Block of Quartz|other uses|Quartz}} {{Item | image = Nether Quartz.png |type= | renewable = Yes | stackable = Yes (64) }} '''Nether quartz''' is a white mineral found in [[the Nether]]. == Obtaining == {{see also|Nether Quartz Ore#Natural generation}} === Mining === [[Nether quartz ore]] mined using a [[pickaxe]] drops one unit of Nether quartz. If the pickaxe is enchanted with [[Fortune]], it may drop an extra unit per level of Fortune, up to a maximum of four with Fortune III. If the pickaxe is enchanted with [[Silk Touch]], the ore drops itself. === Chest loot === {{LootChestItem|nether-quartz}} === Smelting === {{Smelting |Nether Quartz Ore |Nether Quartz |0,2 }} === Bartering === [[Piglin]]s may [[barter]] 5–12 nether quartz when given a [[gold ingot]]. == Usage == === Crafting ingredient === {{crafting usage}} === Trading === Expert-level stone mason [[villagers]] have a {{frac|1|33}} chance to trade one [[emerald]] for 12 Nether quartz {{in|java}}. This trade is always offered {{in|bedrock}}. === Smithing ingredient === {{Smithing |head=1 |ingredients=Any Armor Trim +<br/>Any Armor Piece + <br/>Nether Quartz |Any Armor Trim Smithing Template |Netherite Chestplate |Nether Quartz |Quartz Trim Netherite Chestplate |showdescription=1 |description = All armor types can be used in this recipe,<br/>a netherite chestplate is shown as an example.<br/> |tail=1 }} ;Trim color palette The following color palette is shown on the designs on trimmed armor: *{{TrimPalette|nether quartz}} == Data values == === ID === {{edition|java}}: {{ID table |edition=java |showforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Nether Quartz |spritetype=item |nameid=quartz |form=item |foot=1}} {{edition|bedrock}}: {{ID table |edition=bedrock |shownumericids=y |showforms=y |notshowbeitemforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Nether Quartz |spritetype=item |nameid=quartz |id=524 |form=item |foot=1}} == History == {{History|java}} {{History||1.5|snap=13w01a|[[File:Nether Quartz JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added Nether quartz. |Nether quartz is used to craft [[daylight sensor]]s and [[redstone comparator]]s.}} {{History|||snap=January 4, 2013|slink=http://twitter.com/jeb_/status/287481098760499201|[[Jeb]] tweeted that Nether quartz would be used for more decorative uses as well.}} {{History|||snap=January 7, 2013|slink=http://twitter.com/jeb_/status/288311932304371712|Jeb tweeted a picture of some [[block of quartz]] tests potentially being replacements for the lack of limestone/marble in the game.}} {{History|||snap=13w02a|Added [[block of quartz]], which is [[crafting|crafted]] with Nether quartz.}} {{History||1.8|snap=14w02a|Nether quartz can now be used to craft [[granite]] and [[diorite]].}} {{History||1.11|snap=16w39a|Nether quartz is now used to craft [[observer]]s.}} {{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeric ID was 406.}} {{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Nether Quartz JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of Nether quartz has now been changed.}} {{History|||snap=19w11a|Nether quartz is now [[trading|bought]] by [[villager]]s of the new mason profession.}} {{History||1.16|snap=20w07a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|1|109}} (~0.92%) chance of being offered by [[piglin]]s when [[bartering]], in a stack size of 1–4, making it [[renewable resource|renewable]].}} {{History|||snap=20w09a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|10|226}} (~4.42%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1–5.}} {{History|||snap=20w10a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|20|411}} (~4.87%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 8-16.}} {{History|||snap=20w11a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|20|417}} (~4.80%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering.}} {{History|||snap=20w13a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|20|424}} (~4.72%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering.}} {{History|||snap=20w16a|Nether quartz can now be found in [[bastion remnant]] chests.}} {{History|||snap=20w20a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|20|423}} (~4.73%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering.}} {{History||1.16.2|snap=20w28a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|20|459}} (~4.36%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 5-12.}} {{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.4|snap=23w04a|Nether quartz can now be used as an armor trim material.}} {{History|pocket alpha}} {{History||v0.6.0|[[File:Nether Quartz JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added Nether quartz.}} {{History||v0.12.1|snap=build 1|Nether quartz is no longer available from the [[Nether reactor]] and is now available from [[the Nether]].}} {{History||v0.13.0|snap=build 1|Nether quartz is now used to craft [[daylight sensor]]s.}} {{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|Nether quartz can now be used to craft [[redstone comparator]]s.}} {{History||v0.15.0|snap=build 1|Nether quartz is now used to craft [[observer]]s.}} {{History|bedrock}} {{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Nether Quartz JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of Nether quartz has now been changed. |Between 20 and 26 nether quartz can now be [[trading|sold]] to stone mason [[villager]]s.}} {{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.4|[[Trading]] has now been changed, 12 Nether quartz can now be sold to stone mason villagers.}} {{History||1.16.0|snap=beta 1.16.0.57|Nether Quartz can now be obtained from bartering with piglin.}} {{History||1.19.80|snap=beta 1.19.80.21|Nether quartz can now be used as an armor trim material.}} {{History|console}} {{History||xbox=TU14|xbone=CU1|ps=1.04|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Nether Quartz JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added Nether quartz.}} {{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Nether Quartz JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of Nether quartz has now been changed.}} {{History|New 3DS}} {{History||0.1.0|[[File:Nether Quartz JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added Nether quartz.}} {{History|foot}} == Issues == {{issue list}} == Trivia == * All of the sensor related items that are craftable (comparator, daylight sensor, observer) are crafted with some Nether quartz involved. == References == {{reflist}} {{items}} [[Category:Renewable resources]] [[cs:Netheritový křemen]] [[de:Netherquarz]] [[es:Cuarzo del Nether]] [[fr:Quartz du Nether]] [[hu:Alvilági kvarc]] [[ja:ネザークォーツ]] [[ko:네더 석영]] [[nl:Netherkwarts]] [[pl:Kwarc]] [[pt:Quartzo do Nether]] [[ru:Кварц Нижнего мира]] [[uk:Пекельний кварц]] [[zh:下界石英]]</li><li>[[Water Bucket|Water Bucket]]<br/>{{Item | title = Water Bucket | renewable = Yes | image = Water Bucket.png | stackable = No }} A '''water bucket''' is a [[bucket]] filled with [[water]]. == Obtaining == === Interacting === To fill an empty [[bucket]] with water, {{control|use}} it on a [[water]] source block. The water is consumed in the process. Flowing water does not fill a bucket. {{control|Using}} an empty bucket on a [[cauldron]] filled with water (water level 3) empties the cauldron and fills the bucket. Water buckets can also be filled by placing an empty one in the fuel slot of a [[furnace]], and a wet [[sponge]] into the oven slot. The bucket is filled when the [[smelting]] process completes, which also leaves the sponge dry and ready to be reused. === Chest Loot === {{LootChestItem|water-bucket}} == Usage == {{Control|Using}} a water bucket on a solid block places a water source block against that block, emptying the bucket; using a water bucket on a [[waterlogging|waterloggable]] block waterlogs the block. In [[the Nether]], however, the water evaporates, making a fire extinguishing sound and displays smoke particles while nothing gets placed. === Dispensers === A [[dispenser]] can be loaded with a water bucket, and when activated it places a water block directly before it, emptying the bucket. A dispenser loaded with an empty bucket and a water source right in front of it draws the source into the bucket when activated. === Cauldrons === A single water bucket can fill a [[cauldron]], and using an empty bucket on a water-filled cauldron fills the bucket. Empty buckets cannot be filled from partly-filled cauldrons. === Filling bucket with mobs === Water buckets can be used on a [[fish]], [[axolotl]] or [[tadpole]] to create a [[bucket of aquatic mob]]. === Transportation === {{main|Tutorials/Elevators#Water elevators}} Water buckets can be used as a means of quickly descending great heights in the [[Overworld]] and [[the End]], either by creating a waterfall or using the water bucket while falling to create a safe water landing. Water buckets can also be used to climb vertical surfaces anywhere but [[the Nether]] by repeatedly creating higher waterfalls from the bottom and swimming up them. == Sounds == {{el|je}}: {{Sound table |sound=Fill water bucket1.ogg |sound2=Fill water bucket2.ogg |sound3=Fill water bucket3.ogg |subtitle=Bucket fills |source=player |description=When a bucket is filled with water |id=item.bucket.fill |translationkey=subtitles.item.bucket.fill |volume=1.0 |pitch=1.0 |distance=16}} {{Sound table |sound=Empty water bucket1.ogg |sound2=Empty water bucket2.ogg |sound3=Empty water bucket3.ogg |subtitle=Bucket empties |source=block |description=When the bucket is placed |id=item.bucket.empty |translationkey=subtitles.item.bucket.empty |volume=1.0 <ref group=sound>Except for the second copy of {{cd|empty1}}, which is 0.9</ref> |pitch=1.0 |distance=16 |foot=1}} {{el|je}}: {{Sound table |type=bedrock |sound=Fill water bucket1.ogg |sound2=Fill water bucket2.ogg |sound3=Fill water bucket3.ogg |source=block |description=When a bucket is filled with water |id=bucket.fill_water |volume=1.0 |pitch=1.0}} {{Sound table |sound=Empty water bucket1.ogg |sound2=Empty water bucket2.ogg |sound3=Empty water bucket3.ogg |source=block |description=When a water bucket is emptied |id=bucket.empty_water |volume=1.0 |pitch=1.0}} {{Sound table |rowspan=2 |sound=Water Splash Old.ogg |source=block |description=When a water bucket is placed in a cauldron<wbr><ref group=sound name=bucketsplash>{{Bug|MCPE-135919}}</ref> |id=cauldron.fillwater |volume=0.1 |pitch=1.0}} {{Sound table |source=block |description=When a water bucket is removed from a cauldron<wbr><ref group=sound name=bucketsplash/> |id=cauldron.takewater |volume=0.1 |pitch=1.0 |foot=1}} ==Data values== === ID === {{edition|java}}: {{ID table |edition=java |showforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Water Bucket |spritetype=item |nameid=water_bucket |form=item |foot=1}} {{edition|bedrock}}: {{ID table |edition=bedrock |showaliasids=y |shownumericids=y |showforms=y |notshowbeitemforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Water Bucket |spritetype=item |nameid=water_bucket |aliasid=bucket / 8 |id=362 |form=item |translationkey=item.bucketWater.name |foot=1}} == Advancements == {{load advancements|Tactical fishing;The Cutest Predator;Bukkit bukkit}} ==History== {{History|java infdev}} {{History||20100615|[[File:Water Bucket JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added water buckets.}} {{History|java alpha}} {{History||v1.2.6|{{control|use|text=Using}} a water bucket on [[block]]s with GUIs ([[chest]]s, [[furnace]]s, etc.) no longer places the water.}} {{History|java}} {{History||1.0.0|snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 2|Water buckets can now be used to fill [[cauldron]]s.}} {{History||1.3.1|snap=12w15a|[[Dispenser]]s have now been given the ability to dispense water buckets. They can also collect if activated again.}} {{History||1.8|snap=14w25a|A water bucket is now shown as the icon when [[water]] is used as a layer in [[Superflat]].}} {{History|||snap=14w25b|[[Smelting]] a wet [[sponge]] while an empty bucket is in the fuel slot fills the bucket with water.}} {{History||1.9|snap=15w44a|A full [[cauldron]] can now be emptied with a bucket, yielding a water bucket.}} {{History|||snap=15w50a|Added sounds for collecting and pouring water using a bucket.}} {{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to the ''[[Flattening]]'' this item's numerical ID was 326.}} {{History|||snap=18w08b|Water buckets can now be used to pick up [[fish]] mobs.}} {{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Water Bucket JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of water buckets has now been changed. |Water buckets can now suck up liquids directly adjacent to the side they are facing. How this works is unknown, given the water bucket clearly already contains a liquid.}} {{History|||snap=18w48a|Water buckets can now be found in [[chest]]s in [[village]] fishing cottages.}} {{History|||snap=19w02a|Water buckets can now be used to put out [[campfire]]s.}} {{History||1.17|snap=20w51a|Water buckets can now be used to collect [[axolotl]]s.}} {{History||1.19|snap=22w11a|Water buckets can now be used to collect [[tadpole]]s.}} {{History||1.19.3|snap=22w45a|Water buckets can now be emptied into [[waterlogging|waterlogged]] blocks, instead of placing water against them.<ref>{{bug|MC-127110|||Fixed}}</ref>}} {{History|upcoming java}} {{History||Villager Trade Rebalance<br>(Experimental)|link=Java Edition 1.20.2|snap=23w31a|[[Wandering trader]]s now have a chance to [[trading|buy]] a water bucket from the player.}} {{History|pocket alpha}} {{History||v0.7.0|[[File:Water Bucket JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added water buckets. |Water buckets were simply called "Bucket".}} {{History||v0.7.4|Water buckets no longer stack to 64.}} {{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|Dispensers can now shoot out water from water buckets.}} {{History|bedrock}} {{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.14.2|Water buckets can now be used to pick up [[fish mob]]s. |Moved all bucket items, including water buckets, from the Equipment tab to the Items tab in the [[Creative inventory]].{{verify|type=update}}{{info needed}}<!---please check snapshots, only 1 major release version was checked each--->}} {{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Water Bucket JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of water buckets has now been changed.}} {{History||1.16.100|snap=beta 1.16.100.56|The ID of water buckets has been changed from <code>bucket/8</code> to <code>water_bucket</code>.}} {{History||1.17.0|snap=beta 1.16.230.52|Water buckets can now be used to collect [[axolotl]]s.}} {{History||1.18.10|snap=beta 1.18.10.24|Water buckets can now be used to collect [[tadpole]]s behind the "Wild Update" experimental toggle.}} {{History|console}} {{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.0|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Water Bucket JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added water buckets.}} {{History||xbox=TU9|[[Dispenser]]s have now been given the ability to shoot out the [[liquids]] inside water buckets. They can also suck up the liquids if activated again, but a bug prevents the empty [[bucket]] from being filled. Whether this was ever fixed is unknown.}} {{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Water Bucket JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of water buckets has now been changed.}} {{History|New Nintendo 3DS Edition}} {{History||0.1.0|[[File:Water Bucket JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added water buckets.}} {{History|foot}} ==Issues== {{issue list}} ==Gallery== <gallery> Water Bucket SDGP.png|Water bucket in the [[Super Duper Graphics Pack]]. </gallery> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Items}} [[Category:Renewable resources]] [[Category:Tools]] [[de:Wassereimer]] [[ja:水入りバケツ]] [[pt:Balde de água]] [[th:ถังน้ำ]] [[uk:Відро води]] [[zh:水桶]]</li></ul>					Added an overlay texture for the sides of grass blocks to make their side texture appear colored identically to their top texture. This overlay is only used in fancy graphics, and fast graphics ignores it.