Performance Impact: Medium (GPU)

r_dlightBacks

Extends dynamic lights to illuminate polygon backs. Off optimizes performance without visible loss in forward-facing gameplay.

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Pro Tip

Turn it OFF when you disable dynamic lights — it saves extra GPU work with zero visual difference once the flashes are gone.

Friendly Name Dynamic Lighting on Back-Faces
Default Value 1
Data Type bool
Quick Copy seta r_dlightBacks "1"

Available Settings

ValueDescription
0 Off (Performance)
1 DEFAULTOn

Related Commands

r_dynamicLightDynamic Lighting

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