Shader compilation fix for Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

⭐ — (38 endorsements) 📥 3,369 downloads 📌 v1.0.0 📅 11/13/2024
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Randy28CR · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/13/2024 📅 Created: 11/13/2024

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #13 of 32 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

The workaround you will find in this mod is simple: using some files to translate the game from DX12 to DX11 and then Vulkan, with the asynchronous shader compilation version of a tool called DXVK.

-95% of the stutter is gone.

-Incredibly smooth experience (as it should have been if devs made their job...)

-Vulkan shaders can be saved on Steam (this option needs to be activated on Steam parameters), avoiding them to be compiled from 0 when updating drivers or reinstalling Windows.

-Works with all mods (I have tested many UTOC mods + Reloaded music packs)

-Online works

-As shaders are not compiled on demand or in real time, they are skipped until thet get cached. This makes some textures to be black until loaded. (To be very fair, most skipped shaders are not noticeable at all or are quickly cached).

-I have only noticed two graphical glitches after 2 hours of testing: Hildegart energy bombs and Ribriane Ki waves make some flashy effect.

-It decreases performance on APUs.

INSTALATION:

Copy and paste the files from "Dragon Ball Sparking Zero - Stutter Free mod" inside the root of the game's executable (DRIVE\STEAM FOLDER\DRAGON BALL Sparking! ZERO\SparkingZERO\Binaries\Win64\HERE

I have also made a file that translates only from DX12 to DX11. I have not tested it that much, but it decreases shader compilation stutter compared to DX12, however, it does not make the game as smooth as async Vulkan translation. The instalation process is the same.

Any inquiry, feel free to post it!

NOTE: Unless devs tweak the code of the game A LOT or they add an Anti Cheat, this should work on any version of the game, regardless the update.
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod addresses shader compilation stutter in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, which occurs after GPU driver updates or Windows reinstalls. It provides a workaround to pre-generate shaders, reducing in-game stutter when new effects appear. With 38 endorsements and 3,369 downloads, it's a niche fix for a specific technical issue.

✨ Key Features

Fixes shader compilation stutter in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
Workaround for stutter after GPU driver updates or Windows reinstall
Pre-generates shaders to reduce in-game stutter

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Directly tackles a common annoyance for PC players (38 endorsements)
  • Simple concept: pre-generate shaders to avoid mid-game hitches
  • Active author (last updated Nov 2024) and decent download count (3,369)

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 38 endorsements — small user base, so community feedback is limited
  • May require manual setup or specific steps not documented
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Ball Sparking Zero PC players who experience stutter after updating GPU drivers or reinstalling Windows. If you're tired of hitches when new effects appear, this mod aims to smooth that out. Skip if you don't have shader stutter issues or play on console.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to run the game once after installing to let shaders compile fully
  • If you update GPU drivers, reapply the fix to avoid stutter returning
  • Check the mod's posts tab for any user-shared setup tips

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragonballsparkingzero Mods
Author
Randy28CR
Version
1.0.0
Downloads
3,369
Endorsements
38
Category
Gameplay
Created
11/13/2024
Updated
11/13/2024

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