the downloaded Complementary Shaders.zip file directly into this folder. Do not extract the files .
Navigate to → Video Settings → Shader Packs (or "Shaders" in OptiFine). Click the Open Shader Pack Folder button.
: Aims to preserve the classic Minecraft aesthetic while adding high-quality effects. Download from Modrinth. Download Complementary Shaders zip
Once your loader is installed, follow these steps to activate the shaders:
: Locate the "Files" or "Download" section, select the version compatible with your Minecraft game (e.g., 1.21.x), and save the .zip to your desktop. 2. Install a Shader Loader the downloaded Complementary Shaders
: Often offers better performance and mod compatibility. Download the installer from the Iris Shaders website.
: Both loaders require Java to be installed on your computer to run their installers. 3. Add the .zip to Minecraft Click the Open Shader Pack Folder button
Shaders cannot run on "Vanilla" Minecraft alone; you need a loader to act as a bridge.