The best shaders for Minecraft Java edition of 2020! Please note that I left every shader to its default settings, so even though there are settings ingame for changing the shader quality and performance, this comparison is based on the default values.
If you play MCPE, check out the best shaders for it over here: Best MCPE shaders.
Apr 26, 2020 How to install KUDA Shaders: Download and install Optifine HD; Download the Shader; Copy to.minecraft Shaderpacks; Launch Minecraft; In the settings, click the “Shaders ” button, select the desired shader from the list and click “Done” Done! Download KUDA Shaders: v6.5.56 KUDAShadersv6.5.56.zip 120 Kb v6.1 KUDAShadersv6.1. 📤 For which Minecraft version can I use shaders? Currently the shaders are compatible for versions 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.11, 1.10, 1.9, 1.8 and 1.7. 📗 How do I install a shader for Minecraft? First, make sure you have Optifine installed. Without this mod, you will not be able to use shaders in Minecraft.
1. SEUS Renewed
Download from: Official SEUS site
Performance requirement: High
Latest version of the legendary SEUS shader. Previously I used both SEUS v10 and v11 and loved them both.
2. Sildur's Vibrant Shaders (Extreme)
Download from: Official Sildur's site
Performance requirement: Medium
Very colorful and 'happy' feeling shader. Even though this is the extreme version of the shader, the performance requirement is quite medium – even on the lower end of this list.
3. Sildur's Vibrant Shaders (Lite)
Download from: Official Sildur's site
Performance requirement: Medium-Low?
The previous one was the extreme version, this is the lite version. I see very little change in frame rate between the two versions. Maybe they truly are that similar in FPS, or maybe Minecraft just utilizes the extra frames to something else. Just give it a try if the higher end versions lag!
4. Chocapic13 V8 (Ultra)
Download from: Curse Forge
Performance requirement: Medium-High
I have never used Chocapic13's shaders to my knowledge, but I think it is pretty popular, so I included it in this list. Has pretty 'realistic' feeling, and decent frame rates.
5. Continuum 2
Download from: Official Continuum site
Performance requirement: Extreme
Very realistic shader with a high performance impact. Not sure how much it can be customized for lower performance impact – as I said in the beginning, these performance values are based on the default shader settings.
6. Continuum v1.3
Download from: Official Continuum site
Performance requirement: Extreme
Honestly, I kinda prefer the older Continuum version to the new Continuum 2. I like the colors, and I used to use it in my cinematic back couple years ago. Very high performance hit, but if your computer can handle it, it can give very nice screenshots for an example.
7. KUDA Shaders v6.1
Download from: KUDA's developer site
Performance requirement: Medium
Another legendary shader, stands next to SEUS in my opinion. There's a newer shader from the same creator as KUDA called 'projectLuma', but it did not work for me for some reason – that's why I wanted to go with the classic KUDA instead.
8. Robobo1221's Shader v7.1 (Extreme)
Download from: Minecraft Forum
Performance requirement: Extreme
Extreme performance requirements, very beautiful. Has very nice weather effects, which makes it really stand out in this comparison. Check out the video above!
9. Robobo1221's Shader v7.1 (Medium)
Download from: Paradox Forum (Link disabled, as I think the forum got hacked – it redirects me to scam ads)
Alternative download: Github
Performance requirement: Medium
More performance friendly version. Has some features missing from the extreme version, but way higher frame rates. Choose the version that better suits your desktop computer or laptop!
10. Sushi Shaders v2
Download from: Minecraft Forum
Performance requirement: Medium
Sushi Shaders has pretty unique colors compared to the rest, so I decided to include it. I also like the water, but the color screme is a bit too cold/blue for my liking.
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Texture PacksSkinsVideosMapsContactYou are here: Home / Minecraft Mods / Sonic Ether’s Unbelievable Shaders Mod(50 votes)Have you ever wanted to make your Minecraft game into a masterpiece of visual graphics? Minecraft has never looked perfect: from the very beginning, the game's 'retro' graphics have put off some hardcore gaming fans. That has all changed with Sonic Ether's new mod for the game: a groundbreaking shader mod designed to make your Minecraft world look incredible.
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The mod fits nicely with most versions of Minecraft, although some of its Java may not be 100% compatible with other mods.
Sonic Ether’s shader mod will bring new life to your Minecraft world, casting beautiful shadows and making caves darker and days brighter. Adding depth to Minecraft, this mod will make your crafting adventures even more intense.
There are a few bugs with the mod currently: occasionally blocks that are being broken down by the player may turn dark, or sunset may occur suddenly and without warning. However, all these issues are currently being worked on and will soon be obsolete. With a competent modding community rounding out the mod and improving it constantly, these concerns will soon be gone.
With this shader mod, you can experience Minecraft on a whole new level. Objects cast long, deep shadows, longer near twilight and darker in the middle of the day when the sun is strongest. Sunlight beams into caves to give you a better idea of what’s inside, and night goes from a pitch black mess to a lush world of dark blues and grays. With this kind of aesthetic quality added to your Minecraft world you can build castles and fortresses while surrounded by a deeply shadowed world of mystic features.
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