The mudlord shader collection is documented on the official Libretro documentation site as a set of shader presets contributed by community member Mudlord. The page is a catalog-style entry rather than a step-by-step tutorial, so this guide summarizes only what the documentation states.

What the mudlord collection contains

According to the documentation, mudlord is a collection of shader presets by community member Mudlord. Each preset appears in the preview section with a corresponding image, which lets you compare the visual style of each option before deciding which to try.

Presets listed in the documentation

  • bloom
  • blur
  • emboss
  • oldtv
  • toon
  • waterpaint-mudlord

How to use the documentation

  • Open the mudlord documentation page on the Libretro docs site.
  • Review the preview images to see the visual character of each preset.
  • Use the preset names (bloom, blur, emboss, oldtv, toon, waterpaint-mudlord) to identify the specific style you want to investigate further.
  • Consult the Libretro Slang Shaders repository linked from the page for the actual shader files.

What the source does not cover

The documentation page lacks prerequisites, step-by-step instructions, configuration settings, limitations, command or menu spelling, compatibility information, and troubleshooting content. It also does not describe downloading games. Any guidance on those topics would need to come from a different source.

Reference table · Scroll horizontally to see all columns.

PresetWhat the name suggestsDocumented on page
bloomGlow or light-spread effectYes
blurSoftening of the imageYes
embossRaised, relief-like effectYes
oldtvRetro television lookYes
toonCartoon-style renderingYes
waterpaint-mudlordWatercolor painting lookYes
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Sources & references

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RetroArch: mudlord — official gaming software documentation https://raw.githubusercontent.com/libretro/docs/master/docs/shader/mudlord.mdRetrieved Oct 14, 2026

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