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Shaders

Essential Mod’s compatibility with Fabric, Forge and NeoForge modloaders makes it simple to enhance your game with stunning shaders.

Minecraft Shaders with Essential ModLearn how to install shaders alongside Essential Mod.

Adding mods for shaders

To enable shader support, choose the appropriate mod based on your modloader. Refer to the installation pages for detailed guidance:

  • For Fabric users: Sodium & Iris
  • For Forge users: OptiFine
  • For NeoForge users: Sodium & Iris

    • To check which modloader you're currently using, look at the bottom left corner of your screen.

    Iris and OptiFine for Minecraft version 1.21/Fabric

    Finding shaderpacks

    Our preferred source for high-quality shaders is Modrinth. It offers an easy-to-use platform with a wide selection of top-notch shaders. Explore their collection at Modrinth Shaders.

    Related pages

    Sodium & Iris

    OptiFine

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