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Cozy & Light

vexinity99 · CurseForge · updated 1 hour agoA good performing lightweight shaderpack designed for a little comfort in vanilla.
  • 1.19 — 26.1.2
9Install

Low Water

vexinity99 · CurseForge · updated October 22A shaderpack that ONLY adds water. Built for low-end-devices, like a laptop.
  • 1.19 — 26.1.2
5Install

KUDA Shaders

Titan1um · Modrinth · updated September 4Detailed Minecraft gameplay compatible with Iris and OptiFine!
  • Client
  • Fabric
  • OptiFine
  • Vanilla
30Install

Bad Apple Shaders

blryface · Modrinth · updated September 4[🚨WORKS ON EVERYTHING🚨] | A shader that makes the game render similarly to "Bad Apple".
  • Client
  • Fabric
  • OptiFine
  • For low-end PCs
10Install

AstralCore

GamesofDev · Modrinth · updated September 26Astral Core is a pink-themed edit of Complementary Unbound, featuring soft pink clouds, tinted water, and a dreamy color tone.
  • Client
  • Fabric
  • OptiFine
  • Vanilla
9Install

Complementary RU translation

slyFOX3517 · CurseForge · updated 21 hours agoTranslation of the Complementary shader into Russian.
  • 1.10 — 1.21.11
55Install

Baked Potato Shaders

GenWasTaken · Modrinth · updated October 4Baked Potato is a lightweight shader pack designed for players who want better visuals without sacrificing performance.
  • Client
  • Fabric
  • OptiFine
  • For low-end PCs
270Install

Luminara Shader Lite

IXSG · CurseForge · updated 1 day agoA modified version of Zenith Shader optimized for mid-range devices. Features reduced glowing effects, vanilla-style water, dimmed particles, darker End sky with fewer stars, and disabled ore emission for better performance and visual comfort.
  • 1.20 — 26.3
25Install

DERCODE Lite

DureXXX, frs0n · CurseForge · updated 2 days agoRealistic Shader based on Dercode & Derivative
  • 1.20.1 — 1.21.11
10Install

Luna shader

Haider_x · CurseForge · updated 9 hours agoLuna shaders: refined water reflections with a deep-blue tint and a unique rotating black hole effect inside the End portal.
  • 1.19 — 26.3
45Install

Creepers Reforged x FA

ChronicSpaz · Modrinth · updated November 6Adds FA compatibility to Creepers Reforged.
  • Client
  • Vanilla game
  • OptiFine
  • 1.18.2 — 1.21.10
Install

BDS - Better Default Shaders

Seltop · Modrinth · updated September 3vanilla lighting, realistic shadows, high performance.
  • Client
  • Fabric
  • OptiFine
  • For low-end PCs
4Install

Aurora

xsoras · CurseForge · updated 2 days agoA shader with ultra-sharp shadows.
  • 1.12 — 26.3
17Install

Cursed View

xsoras · CurseForge · updated October 17Curses your view! Try to curse yourself. Quake Pro FOV recommended
  • 1.17 — 26.3
1Install

Acid Shaders 1.5

edhxhejs · Modrinth · updated September 3This is a minecraft shader pack that is a fan-made remaster of acid shaders, It has several different modes, and has a fast way to make your own custom deformation fomulas.
  • Client
  • Fabric
  • OptiFine
  • For low-end PCs
7Install

Lymbo Shader

DorNell8 · Modrinth · updated September 3Simple Minecraft shader without any trash in code
  • Client
  • Fabric
  • OptiFine
  • Screenshot
1Install

Simple Saturation

ultraepicultramods · Modrinth · updated September 3Quick shader with a slider to switch between grayscale/normal/oversaturated.
  • Client
  • Fabric
  • OptiFine
  • For low-end PCs
3Install

PROMO SHADER

PROMOADDONS · CurseForge · updated October 24REALISTIC SHADER IS PROM SHADER CLOUDS REALISTIC WATER MIDIAM LIGHTING MIDIAM NETHER dark end dimension butifull
  • 1.21 — 1.21.11
2Install

Butter Shaders

Typon · Modrinth · updated September 4Enjoy beautiful lighting, soft shadows, and realistic water in Minecraft with great performance — perfect for both low-end and high-end devices.
  • Client
  • Fabric
  • OptiFine
  • For low-end PCs
3Install

Energy Shaders Java

linusdev · Modrinth · updated September 29Energy Shaders for Java. A vanilla Minecraft shaderpack that aims on making the game more vibrant and aesthetic. Giving Minecraft a completely new Style. No Optifine/Iris required!
  • Client
  • vanilla
  • Vanilla
  • For very low-end PCs
6Install

Sunveil

IXSG · CurseForge · updated October 20Enhanced Minecraft visuals with dynamic sun-tracking shadows, crystal-clear underwater exploration, warm golden lighting, and smooth anti-aliased shadow edges. Features realistic water reflections and optimized performance for all worlds.
  • 1.18 — 26.1.2
2Install

TrueLightFX

OGCRAFTNET_ · Modrinth · updated 4 days agoTrueLightFX is a custom Minecraft shader offering a wide range of customizable settings.
  • Client
  • Fabric
  • OptiFine
  • Reflections
8Install

bybyshader

bobbydeveloper · CurseForge · updated 2 days agoLightweight shader adding vibrant colors, soft bloom, subtle chromatic aberration, and gentle film grain. Optimized for smooth performance while enhancing Minecraft’s beauty.
  • 1.19 — 1.21.8
4Install

ColorFul Ultra

Firyx_Creation · CurseForge · updated 5 hours agoAn ultra realist and colored shader
  • 1.19.4 — 26.3
37Install

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FAQ

What do I need to get shaders working?

Iris or OptiFine. Iris installs as a Fabric mod and is usually faster; OptiFine is a separate installer. Without one of them the game simply won't see the shader. Millida Launcher installs Iris along with the shader for you.

Which shaders run on a low-end PC?

Light packs without ray tracing and with low shadow resolution. They're marked in the catalog — they give you shadows and water while costing noticeably fewer frames.

How do I install shaders?

Click “Install” and Millida Launcher will put the shader into the shaderpacks folder of the right modpack. Then select the pack in the video settings — no need to unpack the archive.

Iris or OptiFine — which should I choose?

For new versions, Iris: it works with Sodium, usually gives more FPS and supports almost all modern shaders. OptiFine is needed on old versions and for packs that rely on its special features. The two cannot be installed in the same instance.

Are there shaders for Bedrock?

The shaders in this section are for the Java edition; their format does not work in Minecraft PE and Bedrock. Bedrock has a built-in Vibrant Visuals graphics mode and resource packs with deferred rendering support, which are turned on in the game settings.

Shaders for Minecraft Java 1.21

Shaders for Minecraft 1.21: 731 items in the Shaders section. Compatibility is checked against the files, not the description: only items with a build for exactly these conditions stay in the list.

Beauty costs frames. Heavy ray-traced shaders can cut performance several times over even on a good graphics card, so the catalog separately marks light packs built for weak machines: they give you shadows and decent water while barely touching FPS. In practice: first install Iris or OptiFine, then put the shader archive in the shaderpacks folder and select it in the video settings. It's best to start with a light pack, and the quality profiles inside the shader itself lower the load even further.