diff --git a/src/graphics/irr_driver.hpp b/src/graphics/irr_driver.hpp
index 767cc9b13..b5732f2f3 100644
--- a/src/graphics/irr_driver.hpp
+++ b/src/graphics/irr_driver.hpp
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ public:
 
     bool usesShadows() const
     {
-        return supportGeometryShader() && UserConfigParams::m_shadows;
+        return supportGeometryShader() && UserConfigParams::m_shadows && !needUBOWorkaround();
     }
 
     bool usesGI() const