CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Not Enough Shades
Removing ugly block and entity shading
Quick answer
Which Not Enough Shades release should I use?
Not Enough Shades 26.3 targets 26.3 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Not Enough Shades required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Not Enough Shades 26.3 need?
Not Enough Shades 26.3. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Not Enough Shades without breaking your instance.
Built for Not Enough Shades 26.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Not Enough Shades 26.3. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Not Enough Shades 26.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Not Enough Shades add?
Removes the directional face shading that Minecraft applies to blocks and entities. Normally the top of a block is bright and its sides are darker, and mobs are shaded the same way. With this mod, all faces are lit evenly.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Not Enough Shades by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Not Enough Shades versions and loaders
Not Enough Shades 26.3
not-enough-shades-1.0.0.jar
8 Oct 2026
Not Enough Shades 1.21.9 - 1.21.11
not-enough-shades-1.0.0.jar
5 Oct 2026
Not Enough Shades 1.21.6 - 1.21.8
not-enough-shades-1.0.0.jar
5 Oct 2026
Not Enough Shades 26.1 - 26.2
not-enough-shades-1.0.0.jar
5 Oct 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.