Performance Impact: Medium (CPU)

r_stencilbits

Allocates stencil buffer memory for dynamic volumetric shadows (requires cg_shadows 2). Pros set to 0 to eliminate shadows entirely, reducing visual clutter for superior enemy tracking.

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Pro Tip

Set to 0 and disable cg_shadows 2 — removing all dynamic shadows is the single biggest visual clarity upgrade for tracking enemies in dark areas.

Friendly Name Stencil Buffer Size
Default Value 0
Data Type int
Quick Copy seta r_stencilbits "0"

Available Settings

ValueDescription
0 0 - Disabled (Recommended)
8 8 - Enabled (Required for Dynamic Shadows)

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