Neoforge Mods for Minecraft Java
Browse 29 free Neoforge mods for Minecraft Java — popular picks include Iris Shaders, Iris & Oculus Flywheel Compat, Colorwheel.
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Iris Shaders
A modern shader pack loader for Minecraft intended to be compatible with existing OptiFine shader packs
Iris & Oculus Flywheel Compat
Enable Flywheel's optimizations when use shaders.
Colorwheel
Allows you to use Iris Shaders with Flywheel
Monocle
An addon that allows Iris to run shaders using Embeddium
Accelerated Rendering
Entity rendering optimization mod. Fast vertices transforming and caching using compute shaders.
Iris Block Compat
Semi-automatic compatibility for waving plants and leaves in Iris shaders.
Radiance (Windows)
Radiance is rebuilt of Minecraft OpenGL on a Vulkan C++ backend, featuring native Hardware Ray Tracing. Break free from OpenGL limits for Minecraft on Windows.
Vitrail Shaders
OptiFine-format shader packs, on Minecraft's native Vulkan renderer
Enhanced Celestials Shader Support (Deprecated check description for updated version)
updated and working version: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/enhanced-celestials-2-shader-support
Enhanced Celestials 2: Shader Support
Bridge mod adding support for sodium / iris shaders in order for moon colors to work correctly.
rrtt217's HDR Mod
Enables native HDR in Minecraft with Iris shaders.
Shaders + HDR
Enable native HDR in Minecraft with Iris shaders
Meshelium
A performance mod that uses mesh shader rendering to offer a signifigant boost in performance. Support Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPU's/iGPU's.
Radiance (Linux)
Radiance is rebuilt of Minecraft OpenGL on a Vulkan C++ backend, featuring native Hardware Ray Tracing. Break free from OpenGL limits for Minecraft on Linux.
Shader Patcher
Attempts to patch any Iris/Optifine shaderpack to add mod support
Literally Nothing
The ultimate universal Mod/Plugin/Resource pack/Shader that does literally nothing and runs on everything!
FramePace
Extremely simple optimization mod that fixes horrible frame pacing when the GPU is under heavy load. Mostly helps with shaders.
DynamicDisasters
Experience extreme, physics-based natural disasters like tornadoes and cosmic rifts in 1.21.1 – zero custom textures, fully shader-optimized!
PikaCat Custom Compat Layer & Stuff
PikaCat Custom Compat Layer & Stuff adds compatibility fixes between mods and shaders, plus a few extra visual and QoL tweaks.
Atmospheric Radiance Overhaul Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.1) – Watch Severe Storms
Atmospheric Radiance Overhaul Mod adds Iris shader compatibility for Protomanly's Weather mod. It fixes rendering conflicts so you can view custom weather storms alongside your favorite shader packs. The mod runs entirely on the client side, so you can join multiplayer worlds without any server setup. Features: Connects Iris Shaders with Protomanly's Weather mod to […]
Vulkanic Light Engine Mod (26.2) – Run OptiFine Shader Packs on Native Vulkan
Vulkanic Light Engine Mod lets you run standard OptiFine-format shader packs on the native Vulkan renderer in Minecraft. It reads existing packs directly from your shader folder, translates the shader code during startup, and renders graphics through Vulkan. The mod includes an FSR upscaling slider to keep frame rates smooth while keeping the interface clear. […]
Monocle Mod (1.21.11, 1.21.1) – Run Beautiful Shaders Alongside Embeddium
Monocle Mod extends Iris with the ability to run shaders while using Embeddium. It links these two popular tools together so players on NeoForge get beautiful lighting and shadows. You need both base mods installed for this addition to work correctly. Features: Lets you turn on shader packs when playing with the Embeddium mod. Connects […]
Sodium Options Mod (26.2, 1.20.1) – Replace Sodium's Options Screen
Sodium Options Mod replaces Sodium's Options Screen with intention of improving UX. Features: Search Bar. Slider values can be changed while holding down SHIFT key and scrolling. Scrollable Tabs. Scrollable Pages (Overall better UX when using with Sodium Extra). Iris Shader Pack Button. Screenshots: Sodium Options Mod Download Links
ToLaserBlade Mod (26.1.2, 1.20.1) – Simple Sword with a Laser Blade
ToLaserBlade Mod adds a simple sword with a laser blade. You’ll be able to enhance the sword and even change its color. The laser color will depend on the temperature of the biome you’re in. The Laser Blade may not be compatible with some OptiFine options and some shader packs. Features: Blade Colors Screenshots: Crafting […]
Neoculus Mod (1.21.1) – Runs OptiFine Shaders On NeoForge
Neoculus Mod lets you run shader packs on newer game versions. It brings the tools of the Iris mod to NeoForge. You can make your game look beautiful while keeping a fast frame rate. Features: Accelerated Rendering: Uses your graphics card to draw items and text much faster. Swaying Garden: Makes modded plants and flowers […]
Accelerated Rendering Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.1) – Entity Rendering Optimization
Accelerated Rendering Mod boosts FPS by offloading entity vertex transformations from the CPU to the GPU using compute shaders, making crowded areas and complex models render much faster. Features: Entity rendering optimization with GPU compute shaders. Faster vertex transformations and caching for complex models. Compatible with shader packs including Iris Shaders. Configurable acceleration features for […]
Timeless and Classics Zero NeoForge Mod (1.21.1) – TaCZ NeoForge
Timeless and Classics Zero NeoForge Mod is a NeoForge port of Timeless and Classics Zero (TaCZ), bringing a modern FPS-style experience into Minecraft with high realism and deep customization. Features: Realistic shooting physics and recoil High-quality 3D models and immersive sounds Weapon crafting via special workbenches Balanced progression system Shader and optimization mod compatible Weapon […]
Iris & Oculus Flywheel Compat Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.1) – Enable Flywheel's Optimization
Flywheel will disable its optimizations when you use shaderpack. Iris & Oculus Flywheel Compat Mod forces Flywheel's optimizations to be enabled. For those using shaderpack and mods depend on Flywheel, this mod can significantly improve fps. If you don't use shaderpack, this mod has no effect. Because Flywheel's optimizations are enabled by default. Screenshots: Before […]
Create Better FPS Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.1) – Higher Frames Using ShaderPacks
Create Better FPS Mod optimizes performance when using ShaderPacks with Create 6.0, providing a significant boost to frame rates. It directly modifies Create’s code and serves as a temporary solution until the optimizations are merged into the official version. Features: Improve FPS while playing Create 6.0 with ShaderPacks enabled. Directly modify Create’s code to achieve […]