Light-Shadow

# Light and Shadow

The name says it all: Light and Shadow focuses on the two elements that shape every Minecraft scene — light and darkness.

This shader improves lighting from blocks and the sky, while adding stronger shadow effects through shadow maps, global illumination, and ambient occlusion. The goal is to make Minecraft scenes feel deeper, more atmospheric, and more visually dynamic without losing the familiar look of the game.

## Features

– Enhanced block lighting
– Improved sky lighting
– Shadow-map based shadows
– Global illumination effects
– GI-based shadowing and occlusion
– Ambient occlusion
– LabPBR normal mapping
– LabPBR ambient occlusion support
– Emissive materials support
– Atmospheric fog
– Depth of field
– Cinematic post-processing effects

LIGHT Shaders

## LIGHT Shaders

As light as light, as beautiful as painting.

Make you have both high FPS and good image quality.

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### Gallery

(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/UuwCHIS3/images/00b5c65dd6fc249bd5a505a704a12016d0903857.png)

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### Features

#### FPS in your hands.

Optimized based on Chocapic13’s Shaders,

Removed some unnecessary features,

Some bugs have also been fixed,

Let you have an excellent FPS.

#### Crisp and bright picture.

Removed some features of Chocapic13’s Shaders,

But it’s not one-size-fits-all like some shaders,

Instead, it retains excellent picture manifestation:
– Water reflections
– Water surface ripples
– Good shadows
– Outstanding performance in different weather
– Clouds that move with the wind
– TAA anti-aliasing (optional)
– and more…

And added a few features of it own.

#### Exclusive Atmosphere.

Gives you a unique atmosphere.

#### Excellent field of view brightness.

Doesn’t make you feel so dark in the Nether instead of you can’t see anything like the usual shaders.

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### Requirements

– Iris Shaders, Oculus Shaders or OptiFine.
– OpenGL 1.2 support.
– An ordinary GPU. (even extremely below average)

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LiDAR Visualizer

A shader that imitates LiDAR scan visualization software.

Crouching shoots hundreds rays each frame in a circular pattern from the crosshair, creating points where they land.

These points are persistent and allows for “mapping” of an area.

Reloading the shader will erase all points. There is a limit of 2048000 points at any given moment, replacing the oldest point when reaching the limit.

Lechat’s shaders

# Lechat’s Shader Pack

A performance-focused Minecraft shader pack with multiple quality profiles, dynamic lighting, and customizable water effects. Designed for flexibility across a wide range of hardware configurations.

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## _Please note that the project is in beta version, graphics may not be what you expect, and some bugs can remain !_
Feel free to contact me on Discord (@lechat_v2) if you encounter any bugs !

## Overview

This shader pack delivers a balanced visual experience with five distinct performance profiles. From minimal-impact POTATO mode for low-end systems to feature-rich ULTRA mode for high-end setups, each profile is carefully tuned to provide optimal visuals without sacrificing playability.

Key highlights include profile-based fog and water systems, dynamic day/night lighting cycles, and extensive customization through the shaders.properties configuration file.

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## Features

### Technical Features

– **Multiple Performance Profiles**: Five preset configurations (POTATO, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, ULTRA) tailored to different hardware capabilities
– **Profile-Based Fog Settings**: Each profile has optimized fog parameters, with POTATO mode offering a clean no-fog aesthetic
– **Profile-Based Water Features**: Adjustable wave height and reflection intensity scaled per profile
– **Customizable Settings**: Fine-tune your experience via the shaders.properties configuration file
– **Optimized Codebase**: Fixed syntax errors and optimized lighting calculations for stable performance
– **Balanced Brightness**: Consistent lighting levels across all performance profiles

### Visual Features

– **Dynamic Lighting**: Realistic day/night cycles with smooth transitions
– **Water Effects**: Animated waves with adjustable height and reflective surfaces
– **Atmospheric Effects**: Configurable atmospheric scattering per profile
– **Underwater Rendering**: Fixed underwater view with improved visibility
– **Tone Mapping**: Realistic color grading for natural-looking scenes
– **Clean Aesthetic**: Bloom disabled intentionally for a crisp, uncluttered look

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## Performance Profiles

### Profile Details

**POTATO**
– Disabled fog for maximum visibility and performance
– Basic water rendering without wave animation
– Minimal post-processing overhead
– Ideal for achieving high frame rates on limited hardware

**LOW**
– Light atmospheric fog for depth
– Simple wave animations
– Reduced effect complexity
– Good balance for budget GPUs

**MEDIUM**
– Standard atmospheric scattering
– Moderate wave height and reflection
– Full feature set at reduced intensity
– Recommended for most modern systems

**HIGH**
– Enhanced atmospheric effects
– High wave height with water refraction
– Improved reflection quality
– Suitable for dedicated gaming GPUs

**ULTRA**
– Maximum visual fidelity
– Reduced fog density for crystal-clear long-distance views
– Extreme wave height (2.0x) with full reflection intensity (1.0)
– All advanced features enabled
– Requires high-end graphics hardware

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## Water Effects

The shader pack features a sophisticated water rendering system with profile-scaled parameters:

### Wave Height Scaling
– **POTATO**: 0.5x (minimal animation)
– **LOW**: 0.6x (basic movement)
– **MEDIUM**: 1.0x (standard waves)
– **HIGH**: 1.5x (pronounced waves)
– **ULTRA**: 2.0x (extreme wave height)

### Reflection Intensity
– Adjustable from 0.3 (subtle) to 1.0 (maximum reflectivity)
– Profile-tuned for optimal visual balance
– Dynamic based on viewing angle and lighting conditions

### Additional Water Features
– **Underwater View Fixes**: Improved visibility and color correction when submerged
– **Smooth Transitions**: Seamless blending between above and below water
– **Surface Reflections**: Environment mapping for realistic water surfaces
– **Refraction Effects**: Light bending at water surfaces (HIGH and ULTRA profiles)

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## Installation

1. Download the shader pack ZIP file
2. Place the ZIP file in your Minecraft shaderpacks folder:
– Windows: `%appdata%/.minecraft/shaderpacks/`
– macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/shaderpacks/`
– Linux: `~/.minecraft/shaderpacks/`
3. Launch Minecraft with OptiFine or Iris/Oculus installed
4. Navigate to **Options > Video Settings > Shaders**
5. Select the shader pack from the list
6. Click **Done** to apply

### Requirements

– Minecraft 1.16.5 or newer (recommended)
– OptiFine HD U G5 or newer, OR
– Iris Shaders / Oculus (for Fabric/Forge mod loaders)
– OpenGL 4.0 compatible graphics card (minimum)

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## Configuration

### In-Game Settings

Access shader settings through:
**Options > Video Settings > Shaders > Shader Options**

Select your desired performance profile from the dropdown menu. Changes apply immediately without requiring a game restart.

### Advanced Configuration

For advanced users, edit the `shaders.properties` file located in the shader pack directory:

“`
shaderpacks/
Lechats-Shaders/
shaders/
shaders.properties <-- Edit this file ``` #### Key Configuration Options | Setting | Description | Range | |---------|-------------|-------| | `WAVE_HEIGHT` | Controls water wave amplitude | 0.5 - 2.0 | | `REFLECTION_INTENSITY` | Water surface reflectivity | 0.3 - 1.0 | | `FOG_DENSITY` | Atmospheric fog thickness | 0.0 - 1.0 | | `TONEMAP_TYPE` | Color grading algorithm | Various | ### Tips for Best Performance - Start with the **POTATO** or **LOW** profile and increase settings gradually - Monitor your frame rate using the F3 debug screen - Reduce render distance before lowering shader quality - Close background applications for improved performance - Update your graphics drivers to the latest version --- ## Troubleshooting **Low Frame Rates** - Switch to a lower performance profile - Reduce Minecraft render distance - Disable V-Sync in video settings **Visual Artifacts** - Ensure your graphics drivers are up to date - Try switching between OptiFine and Iris/Oculus - Reset shader settings to defaults **Water Not Rendering Correctly** - Verify you are using a compatible Minecraft version - Check that your GPU supports the required OpenGL version - Try resetting the shader pack configuration --- ## License This shader pack is provided as-is for personal use in Minecraft. Redistribution or modification should respect the original licensing terms of any included code libraries.

LBR-Enhanced

## About
A Shaderpack focused on enhancing vanilla.
Uses a stylized lighting model that blends vanilla lighting with dynamic shadows.

This pack is still in development, I will most likely rewrite most features in it, and add more.
It currently has no Options, Weather or Clouds, and the nether and end are not tested.

## Features
– A Stylised lighting model that improves vanilla without changing too much.
– Pixel Perfect PBR Lighting and Dynamic Shadows.
– Improved Water shaders.

## Why
Most Shaderspacks exist on a spectrum, from Vanilla+ packs that don’t do enough, to ones that are impractical for gameplay.
As packs add more features and effects, they tend to focus on things that diverge too much from the base game.
LBR Enhanced has the goal of being a middle-ground pack focused

## Screenshots
I used some extra mods while making the pack, screenshots contain some modded blocks and things.
– Alpine Highlands, Maple Woodlands, and Sugi Forest biomes from Nature’s Spirit.
– The structures are made from Create blocks.
– Bedrock Waters changes water colors, I have disabled both settings on it’s configuration menu.
– PBR Textures are from Embrace Pixels and Create LAB PBR.

## Planned Features
– Options
– FXAA and Texture Filtering
– Emmision and HDR
– Bloom (And other PostFX)
– Distant Horizons Support (Also Distant Fog)
– Mod Support and Compatibility

Lantern-shader

# LanternShader
A lightweight shader pack~

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#### About:
This is a shader pack featuring beautiful color palettes and pixelated shadows.
It is lightweight enough to have minimal performance impact, allowing it to run smoothly even on some integrated graphics cards.

![Forest in the sun](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/1cdf7a5283134c823588133854a79606018f70a0.jpeg)

Kyoko Shader’s

Experience Minecraft Like Never Before

Introducing Kyoko Shaders — a professionally crafted Vanilla+ shader pack designed to deliver realistic lighting, vibrant colors, and immersive atmosphere while preserving the iconic feel of Minecraft. Built with both beauty and performance in mind, Kyoko Shaders creates a cinematic experience without straying too far from the game’s original style.

From glowing sunsets and dynamic shadows to crystal-clear water reflections and volumetric clouds, every visual effect has been carefully tuned to make your world feel alive.

✨ Features
Realistic lighting and dynamic shadows
Vibrant Vanilla+ visual style
Beautiful water reflections and wave effects
Soft bloom and cinematic atmosphere
Volumetric clouds and enhanced skies
Improved sunlight, moonlight, and ambient lighting
Smooth reflections and immersive environmental effects
Enhanced fog for realistic depth and atmosphere
Balanced visual quality and optimized performance
Multiple settings for both high-end and lightweight gameplay

Kiwi Shader

This is a Shader that i specifically made to be fast and have pixel Shadows. It breaks many things like blindness so i dont recommend you use it except you want the same as me.

It also has reflections and pbr support.

Kappa Shader

[![Kappa Shader Banner](https://rre36.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Kappa-Banner.jpg “Kappa Shader Banner”)](https://youtu.be/QWAb4RLTiMk)

## **What is the Kappa Shader?**
A shaderpack that aims towards a realistic, but also authentic look. So it is not plainly using physically accurate vales and equations like many other packs do. Instead, while still using many accurate calculations, it is tweaked to reproduce what you could observe in nature, which usually goes beyond just having equations to describe most phenomenons.

## **What features does it offer?**
* Dynamic soft shadows
* Screen-space path-tracing (SSPT)
* Temporal Anti-Aliasing and Upscaling (TAAU)
* Procedural realistic skybox with multiple cloud layers
* Screen-space reflections and optional offscreen environment reflections (when enabling the reflection capture)
* Volumetric fog
* Random per-day and daytime driven weather parameters controlling clouds and fog
* labPBR resourcepack support
* Various optional lens effects such as depth of field, lens flares and vignette
and many, many more.

## **Any Requirements?**
* Optifine for 1.16 or newer/Iris 1.5.0 or newer
* GTX 1050/RX 560 or similar/better (has to support OpenGL 4.0, something faster than those is recommended though)
* Windows/Linux
* **DUE TO REPEATED ISSUE-REPORTS: Intel HD 5000 Graphics and older are NOT supported!**

## **External Links:**
* My Website: [Link](https://rre36.com/kappa-shader)
* My Discord Server: [Link](https://discord.gg/y5xzQ6H)

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JustVanilla

# JustVanilla Shader Pack

JustVanilla is a lightweight Minecraft shader pack focused on a clean, vanilla-friendly look.

## Features

– Terrain, water, and entity shader passes
– Shadow pass support
– Composite and final post-processing stages
– Separate eye/spider-eye rendering passes

## Folder Structure

This pack uses the standard shaderpack layout:

“`text
JustVanilla/
shaders/
*.vsh
*.fsh
shaders.properties
“`

## Installation

1. Place the `JustVanilla` folder in your shaderpacks directory.
2. Launch Minecraft with a shader-capable mod:
– OptiFine, or
– Iris + Sodium
3. Open `Options -> Video Settings -> Shaders`.
4. Select `JustVanilla`.

## Notes

– Designed to keep the game close to vanilla visuals.
– If the pack does not appear, make sure `shaders/shaders.properties` exists and the folder is not nested twice.

## License

MIT