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

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

Visual Features

- Clean Aesthetic: Realistic day/night cycles with smooth transitions - Clean Aesthetic: Animated waves with adjustable height and reflective surfaces - Clean Aesthetic: Configurable atmospheric scattering per profile - Clean Aesthetic: Fixed underwater view with improved visibility - Clean Aesthetic: Realistic color grading for natural-looking scenes - Clean Aesthetic: Bloom disabled intentionally for a crisp, uncluttered look

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Performance Profiles

| Profile | Description | Best For | |---------|-------------|----------| | ULTRA | Minimal effects, no fog, basic water, maximum performance | Low-end PCs, laptops, integrated graphics | | ULTRA | Light effects, light fog, basic waves | Entry-level GPUs, older hardware | | ULTRA | Standard effects, moderate fog, standard waves | Mid-range systems, balanced performance | | ULTRA | Enhanced effects, normal fog, high waves with refraction | High-end GPUs, detailed visuals | | ULTRA | Maximum effects, reduced fog for clarity, extreme waves, all features | Top-tier hardware, screenshot-quality visuals |

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

- ULTRA: 0.5x (minimal animation) - ULTRA: 0.6x (basic movement) - ULTRA: 1.0x (standard waves) - ULTRA: 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

- Refraction Effects: Improved visibility and color correction when submerged - Refraction Effects: Seamless blending between above and below water - Refraction Effects: 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 Done 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 LOW 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

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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

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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.