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SwanSong Shaders

A shaders mod for 1.7.10 designed for maximum compatibility with other mods and modpacks.

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which SwanSong Shaders release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 1.3.7
Game version 1.7.10
Loader Forge

SwanSong Shaders 1.3.7 targets 1.7.10 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is SwanSong Shaders required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does SwanSong Shaders 1.3.7 need?

1.3.7. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install UniMixins, FalsePatternLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come through another mod in the chain.

6 listed on this file 3 pulled in by those mods
Colored Lights (RPLE) Optional for SwanSong Shaders 1.3.7
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 2.2.4
FalseTweaks Optional for SwanSong Shaders 1.3.7
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 4.4.5
Beddium Optional for SwanSong Shaders 1.3.7
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 1.2.5-j8
UniMixins Needed by SwanSong Shaders 1.3.7
required
Matching file found Matched file: UniMixins 0.3.1
FalsePatternLib Needed by SwanSong Shaders 1.3.7
required
Matching file found Matched file: 1.12.2
SwanSong Shaders Needed by Colored Lights (RPLE)
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 1.3.7
ChunkAPI Needed by Lumi Lighting Engine Optimizer
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 0.8.4

3 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add SwanSong Shaders without breaking your instance.

Built for SwanSong Shaders 1.3.7. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.3.7. It targets 1.7.10 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install UniMixins, FalsePatternLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.3.7. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does SwanSong Shaders add?

There's a swan song coming for you...

A breath of fresh air, a Right Proper shaders mod built from the ground up for Minecraft 1.7.10!
Designed with compatibility-first, around supporting modpacks old and new, tested against era-appropriate shaderpacks.

Compatibility

Compatible with most other popular client-side optimization and graphics mods, including but not limited to:

With expected incompatibilities with:

  • OptiFine (any)
  • Original ShadersMod
  • MCPatcher: Forge (use Right Proper MCPatcher)
  • Neodymium (use Beddium)
  • Angelica (May work with certain modules)
  • OptimizationsAndTweaks (O&T has very aggressive patches that break with most other graphics mods. Do not use it.)

Technical

SwanSong is a standalone replacement for ShadersMod, with initial support focused on shaders that already work with OptiFine 1.7.10_HD_U_E7.

It is not a backport of Iris, nor a direct descendant of ShadersMod or the GLSL Shaders mod. Outside of acting as an implementation of the specification pioneered by said mods.

A few other goodies such as threaded screenshots, OptiFine-like zooming, and a faster font rendering module are included as a bonus!

Licence

The mod was developed by Ven and FalsePattern, Copyright 2025, licensed under the Open Software License, version 3.0.

The mod logo was designed by Houstonruss, with some touchups by FalsePattern, Copyright 2025, All Rights Reserved.

For more information, see the LICENSE file. This readme section is not a replacement for the full license text.

Credits

Designed by Ven, written by FalsePattern

Initial testing done by, (alphabetic order):

  • Bot
  • Brandyn
  • DarkShadow44
  • Houstonruss
  • Jss
  • matt-159
  • Rally
  • UnicornBlood

Based on the work of:

  • OG ShaderMod devs: (daxnitro, id_miner and karyonix)

Project description from CurseForge.

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