Toggle Fake Light - Volumetric Rays - HUD and more__ Shader Toggler Suite

⭐ ⭐ (122 endorsements) 📥 2,485 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 4/8/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Sailor Gloom · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/9/2024 📅 Created: 4/8/2024

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #61 of 149 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Default keys and what they do:

"F1"- Disables the fake "hero lighting" on characters that causes that bad greenscreen look

"F2"- Disables the excessive volumetric rays

" [ "-  Disables HUD

NEW IN 1. 1

"F3"-Disables peach fuzz on face

"F4"-Disables subsurface scattering on skin

"F5"-Disables fog inside structures

"F6"-Disables Melee weapon trails

"F7"-Makes arrow trails more subtle

NEW IN 1. 2

"F8"-Disables yellow paint on wooden beams

"F9"-Disables the 3d clouds, use for performance gain or specific screenshot

"Shift+F1"-Disables just the machine lens flare

"Shift+F2"-Disables just the yellow sun lens flare

"F10"-Disables all except HUD or lens flares, for quick testing.

--This will also disable the item light in inventory, toggle back on if you need to see the item display there

**--I'm adding these as a sort of "kill a fly with a bazooka" sort of fix for an issue I saw during testing. Some dark areas, these can bug out with the hero lighting toggled off, seen in last screenshot. Disabling these fixes this mostly, though the eyebrows and eyelashes still glow a bit I couldn't get that fixed. Should be pretty  rare hopefully but if in an area with this issue you can use these.

Keys can be changed in reshade UI under addons tab

Installation:

Install reshade with addon support from here

check the shader toggler by otis box during installation or add the shadertoggler.addon64 manually from here to root directory Github version is outdated for some reason, use the one in the reshade installer. Look at second to last pic above for further clarification.

Add my shadertoggler.ini to root folder (the same location the game's .exe is located, same as where reshade gets installed)

Each can be edited to be toggled by default under the settings. Go to addon tab in reshade and under shader toggler make the changes shown in second to last pic above.

Due to the nature of shader toggler, sometimes people can have different effects depending on graphics settings and maybe even machine. If things don't work right, try the graphics settings I have pictured here. If that still doesn't work, then I can't help you lol.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact shader toggler suite for Fallout 4 that lets you switch off volumetric rays, fake light, and HUD elements not available in the default settings. With 122 endorsements and 2,485 downloads, it's a niche utility for players wanting finer visual control.

✨ Key Features

Adds shader togglers for volumetric rays, fake light, and HUD elements
Provides visual options not available in the game's settings menu
Lightweight utility mod with 122 endorsements and 2,485 downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Gives you control over visuals the base game doesn't offer—great for tweaking performance or screenshots
  • Small and focused, so it won't bloat your load order
  • Decent community trust with 122 endorsements and 2,485 downloads

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in April 2024, so it might not work with the latest game patches
  • Limited scope: only toggles a few shaders, not a full visual overhaul
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want to disable volumetric rays or fake light for better performance or cleaner screenshots. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive visual overhaul—this is a utility, not a graphics pack.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download with the manager and deploy—no manual file placement needed.
  • Test the togglers in-game by opening the console and using the provided commands (if any) to see the effect immediately.
  • Since the mod is from 2024, check if your game version is compatible; if you're on the latest patch, consider using a mod that's updated more recently.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Horizonforbiddenwest Mods
Author
Sailor Gloom
Version
1.2
Downloads
2,485
Endorsements
122
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
4/8/2024
Updated
4/9/2024

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