DXVK
DXVK is a rendering API wrapper used to translate games that use the DirectX rendering API to Vulkan. This is primarily used in the Linux community to run Windows games on Linux, however, DXVK is highly useful for adapting older DirectX 8, 9, and 10 games so that they can benifit from ReShade's compute shaders.
Download DXVK
Download the latest DXVK version from their GitHub releases.
Find Rendering API and Architecture
Refer to PCGamingWiki to determine your game's rendering API and architecture.
Navigate to Game Directory
Refer to our guide on locating your game's directory.
Open DXVK Archive
Open the downloaded DXVK Archive. (If you're on Windows 10, use 7Zip or WinRAR)
Inside, you'll find x64 and x32 directories. Navigate to the appropriate folder based on your game's architecture.
Transfer the Proper DLL
Inside the chosen architecture directory, you'll find files corresponding to different rendering APIs:
| File Name | DirectX Version |
|---|---|
| dxgi.dll | DirectX 11 and 12 |
| d3d11.dll | DirectX 11 |
| d3d10core.dll | DirectX 10 |
| d3d9.dll | DirectX 9 |
| d3d8.dll | DirectX 8 |
Once you've spotted the right DLL for your rendering API drop it in the same location as the game's executable.
Reinstall ReShade and with Vulkan
Install ReShade for your game using the Vulkan API and test it. If ReShade doesn't display after installation, you might have selected the wrong application or used the incorrect architecture/DLL.