Catalogue
Shader packs for Minecraft 1.21.8 on OptiFine
Shaders replace how the game draws light, water and shadow. They need a shader loader, and the same pack usually behaves differently under Iris than under OptiFine, so both are listed separately.
Minecraft version
Category
26.1.1
EchoShiftclient onlyEchoShift is a cinematic Minecraft Java shader that makes the world feel more alive with realistic lighting, clearer skies, softer shadows, moving foliage, reflective ores, improved water, and a custom star-filled End atmosphere.3.0k downloads3 followersupdated 4 mo ago
26.1.2
Kyoko Shader'sclient onlyThis is a beautiful shader made for both low end and high end computers!2.9k downloads2 followersupdated 3 mo ago
1.21.11Adaptive Outlineclient onlythe outline lightens and darkens2.9k downloads5 followersupdated 13 d ago
26.2
Bloomclient only[2,5K DOWNLOADS!] A vibrant shaderpack upgrading the feel of vanilla, while keeping performance.2.8k downloads1 followersupdated 1 mo ago
1.21.11
Mode 13h: MS-DOSify!client onlyAn Iris shader pack for Minecraft that recreates the look of late-90s MS-DOS 3D graphics with deliberate retro accuracy.2.7k downloads41 followersupdated 4 mo ago
26.1.2
Wavy Worldclient onlyAdds options to make the world bend2.6k downloads2 followersupdated 3 mo ago
26.1.1
Resident Craftclient onlyResident-Craft is a custom Minecraft shader that transforms the game into a dark, horror-style experience. It focuses on controlling what the player can and cannot see, using lighting and fog to create tension and atmosphere.2.6k downloads3 followersupdated 3 mo ago
26.2
I Am Not Okayclient onlyDynamic intoxication visual effects shader.2.5k downloads3 followersupdated 2 mo ago
26.1.2
bit glyphsclient onlyascii post processing procedural shader2.5k downloads7 followersupdated 2 mo ago
26.1.2
Gradius VibrantShaderclient onlyMinecraft Iris shader optimized for Intel HD/UHD graphics & low-end GPUs/iGPUs with stunning visuals2.4k downloads7 followersupdated 2 mo ago
26.1.2
ONWARD Shaderclient onlya fork of Lethal Shaders which is present in my modpack, ONWARD.2.3k downloads8 followersupdated 3 mo ago
26.2
Pixelated Shadersclient onlyPixelated Shaders brings natural lighting, soft colors, and smooth performance to Minecraft. Lightweight, clean, and beautiful on any device.2.3k downloads2 followersupdated 23 d ago
26.1.2
Drift POVclient only"A custom motion blur shader by Parth POV designed for clean visuals and ultra-smooth gameplay. Ideal for both high-end and low-end PCs."2.3k downloads2 followersupdated 2 mo ago
1.21.11
Retro Pixel Shader – NES Styleclient onlyThis shader transforms Minecraft into a REAL 8-bit NES game – see the insane before/after!2.3k downloads4 followersupdated 4 mo ago
26.2
Phero Visualsclient onlyPhero Visuals Minecraft shader pack featuring vibrant lighting, realistic water, dynamic skies, soft shadows, cinematic atmosphere, and optimized performance for an immersive, smooth, and visually stunning gameplay experience.2.2k downloads1 followersupdated 2 d ago
26.2
Colorblind Swapclient onlyTime-varying color perception remapping shader.2.1k downloads4 followersupdated 2 mo ago
26.2
Datamoshclient onlyMPEG-style datamosh compression artifacts.2.1k downloads6 followersupdated 2 mo ago- 1.21.11
World Outlineclient onlyThis shader adds a simple customizable world outline, inspired by Complementary's one.2.1k downloads9 followersupdated 2 mo ago
26.2
Cripeclient onlyVisual corruption and display degradation shader.2.0k downloads3 followersupdated 2 mo ago
26.1.2
ESSENTIALS Shaderclient onlyA lightweight Minecraft shader with only essential VFX to simulate realistic effects such as shadows, rays, etc., to run on integrated GPUs.2.0k downloads2 followersupdated 1 mo ago
26.1.2
Aberrationclient onlyA PvP shader that focuses on PvP visuals (specifically crystal PvP) rather then cinematics.2.0k downloads1 followersupdated 2 mo ago
26.2
HighFramesclient onlyHighFrames is a lightweight Minecraft shader focused on delivering smooth gameplay with subtle visual enhancements like soft shadows, bloom, and animated water.1.9k downloads4 followersupdated 24 d ago
26.2
HyperShaderclient onlyHyper-realistic visuals with smooth FPS — built for low-end PCs. Tune every detail in-game: water, lava, sun, moon, stars and more.1.9k downloads3 followersupdated 17 d ago
26.1.2
Tachyon Shadersclient onlyA highly customizable shader designed for performance, offering both vanilla+ and a more visuals oriented style.1.9k downloads5 followersupdated 2 mo ago
26.2
360Wclient only360 Camera-inspired aerial camera simulation shader.1.9k downloads2 followersupdated 1 mo ago
26.1.2
CRT-Monitor Shaderclient onlyA shader that simulates retro CRT monitors with curved distortion, scanlines, flicker, and glow. Perfect for terminals, arcades, and sci-fi builds in Minecraft.1.9k downloads4 followersupdated 2 mo ago
26.2
Zombie Horror Shaderclient onlyA desaturated, horror-themed shader pack for OptiFine and Iris. Features atmospheric film-grain night lighting and automatically makes the eyes of zombies, creepers, and animals glow blood-red without needing external resource packs.1.8k downloads1 followersupdated 1 mo ago
26.2
Hyperopiaclient onlyExperimental depth-inversion and perceptual focus study.1.8k downloads1 followersupdated 1 mo ago
26.2
VertaLuxclient onlyA beautiful, shaderpack in development. Experience stunning lighting, atmospheric shadows, and breathtaking golden hour sunsets!1.8k downloads7 followersupdated 21 d ago
26.2
Knight Shadersclient onlyA lightweight Minecraft shader with volumetric lighting, dynamic skies, bloom, god rays, and customizable cinematic visuals.1.7k downloads7 followersupdated 26 d ago