Mods for Minecraft Java
Browse 99 free mods for Minecraft Java — popular picks include Sodium Shader Support Mod (1.20.1, 1.19.4) – Vanilla Shader Provider for Sodium, Acuity Library 1.12.2 (Enable Advanced Render Features), AgriCraft OptiFine Compat.
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Sodium Shader Support Mod (1.20.1, 1.19.4) – Vanilla Shader Provider for Sodium
Sodium, as good render optimization mod, changes vanilla block shaders to its own but it didn't provide changing these shaders throught resource packs. Sodium Shader Support Mod provides changes of sodium shader by resource pack. Features: It can only change these files by resource pack. How to use: Load this mod with Sodium and set […]
Acuity Library 1.12.2 (Enable Advanced Render Features)
Acuity Library 1.12.2 is a core mod with an API modders can use to implement multi-layered textures, emissive rendering and fancy visual effects (shaders) for block rendering with good performance on moderate to high-end hardware, all without using TileEntitySpecialRenderer. This mod is client-side only and can be quickly enabled and disabled at run time via […]
AgriCraft OptiFine Compat
Compatibility layer for Agricraft to work with shaders
Shadercuts
Quick keybinds for controlling OptiFine shaders
Euphoria Companion
Find blocks you forgot to add to your shader!
IQ Shader Presets [Sodium & Iris]
Smart Shader IQ auto-detects your GPU and applies the best Sodium & Iris shader preset Fabric 1.21.6
Sodium Shader Support
Mod that allows to change sodium shaders with resource packs.
TridentPerf
TridentPerf is a Forge 1.20.1 (Java 17) client-side mod that pins game threads to P-cores, prewarms/caches OpenGL shaders, and live-tunes settings to stabilize frametimes in heavy modpacks, with or without shaders.
OptiFine HD 9minecraft (26.2) – Run Smooth Shaders Without the Lag
OptiFine HD 9minecraft is the all-in-one performance, shaders, and visual-features pack that brings everything you love about OptiFine – and more – to the latest version of Minecraft. Boost your FPS, turn on stunning shaders, and unlock the full set of OptiFine-style features in a single installer, all with a free key. Whether you want […]
IR Lights Mod (1.21.11, 1.20.1) – Illuminate Your Builds with Cinematic Studio
IR Lights Mod brings a real-time light editor directly into your game world. This mod lets you place point lights and spotlights with real shadows, fog beams, and custom projector shapes through Iris shaders. You can adjust colors, brightness, and angles on the fly to illuminate your builds or film cinematic videos. Features: Light Editor: […]
Flashier Flashlights Mod (1.20.1) – Light Up Pitch Black Caves with Real Shadows
Flashier Flashlights Mod brings realistic handheld lighting and shadow mapping to your world. It works with modern shader packs like Iris, Oculus, Sodium, and Embeddium to cast detailed shadows that react to blocks and mobs. You can explore dark underground tunnels or night forests with a focused beam of light powered by energy batteries. The […]
Focal Engine Mod (1.20.4, 1.20.1) – Run Advanced Shaders for Realistic Lighting and Weather
Focal Engine Mod replaces the standard graphics system in Minecraft to run advanced shaders. It works alongside OptiFine to give shader packs more control over how your world looks. This mod acts as a base for Continuum shaders, adding highly detailed lighting and weather effects to the game. Features: Realistic Weather: Adds thick fog, falling […]
Iris Shaders Mod (26.2, 1.20.1) – Optifine for Fabric, Shaders Core
⭐ New & recommended: Try OptiFine HD 9minecraft – an all-in-one pack that combines high-FPS performance, shaders, and OptiFine-style features (zoom, fullbright, connected textures, CEM) in a single easy installer. Iris Shaders Mod is a modern shaders mod for Minecraft intended to be compatible with existing OptiFine shader packs. It is an open-source project that […]
Rrtt217's HDR Mod (26.2, 1.20.1) – Unlock Brighter Lights And Deeper Shadows
Rrtt217's HDR Mod adds true high dynamic range lighting for Iris Shaders. It changes how the game handles colors and brightness, making lights look much brighter and dark areas look deeper. You get a much wider range of colors on monitors that support this feature. The mod also fixes the game menus so they look […]
9minecraft OptiFork (26.2, 26.1.2) – The Next Generation of OptiFine
⭐ New & recommended: Try OptiFine HD 9minecraft – an all-in-one pack that combines high-FPS performance, shaders, and OptiFine-style features (zoom, fullbright, connected textures, CEM) in a single easy installer. 9minecraft OptiFork is the next generation of OptiFine – a from-scratch rebuild for the modern Fabric and NeoForge loaders that finally brings OptiFine's signature performance […]
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 […]
Simply No Shading Mod (26.2, 1.20.1) – Uniform Brightness Across All Blocks
Simply No Shading Mod designed to remove the shading on sides or faces of in-game objects, including blocks, clouds, and block entities. Inspired by the old lighting system in OptiFine internal shaders, this mod aims to provide a cleaner and more uniform visual experience. Features: Simply No Shading – Shading Categories Blocks: includes blocks, liquids, […]
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
Iris/Oculus & GeckoLib Compat Mod (26.2, 1.20.1) – No More Animation Glitches
Iris/Oculus & GeckoLib Compat Mod resolves animation issues for GeckoLib entities when using shaderpacks with entity shadows. It ensures maintaining visual quality and performance. Practical enhancements support shaderpack users relying on GeckoLib entities. Features: Fixes animation glitches caused by shaderpack shadows, letting your custom mobs strut their stuff with smooth, dynamic flair. Iris/Oculus & GeckoLib […]
Sodium Mod (26.2, 1.20.1) – Get Higher FPS Instantly
⭐ New & recommended: Try OptiFine HD 9minecraft – an all-in-one pack that combines high-FPS performance, shaders, and OptiFine-style features (zoom, fullbright, connected textures, CEM) in a single easy installer. Sodium Mod greatly improves frame rates and reduces stuttering in Minecraft. It fixes many graphical issues to make your game run much smoother. This mod […]
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 […]
WynnIris Mod (1.21.11) – Play Wynncraft with Shaders Without Breaking Custom
WynnIris Mod extends Iris Shaders with native support for Wynncraft visual effects. It renders custom skyboxes, weapon glints, and player emotes directly through your active shader pack. This mod acts as a direct replacement for the standard shader loader, allowing you to keep all the unique server visuals while running advanced graphics. Features: Wynncraft Skyboxes: […]
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 […]
Sodium Core Shader Support Mod (26.1.2, 1.21.1) – Enables Custom Shaders
Sodium Core Shader Support Mod is a Minecraft mod that allows resource packs to replace Sodium’s internal shaders, much like how vanilla resource packs can override core shaders. It’s designed for players and creators who want custom visual effects while using the Sodium performance mod. Features: Shader Replacement Support: Lets resource packs override Sodium’s shaders […]
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 […]
OptiFine HD (26.2, 1.20.1) – Run Faster, FPS Boost, Shaders Support
OptiFine HD is a mod that helps you to adjust Minecraft effectively. It makes Minecraft run more smoothly and use less resources. Besides, it enables you to run resource (texture) pack HD without installing more other mods. Usually it can double or triple your FPS. Although it was originally designed to optimize game performance and […]
ZachShelly's Motion Blur Mod
Compatible with optifine, little to no fps drop, no need for intensive shaders. Screenshots: