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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Iris Shaders

A modern shader pack loader for Minecraft intended to be compatible with existing OptiFine shader packs

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Quick answer

Which Iris Shaders release matches 1.21.6?

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Best match for your filters Iris 1.9.6 for NeoForge 1.21.8
Game version 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6
Loader NeoForge

Iris Shaders Iris 1.9.6 for NeoForge 1.21.8 targets 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 2 required mods need a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Iris 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 NeoForge
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 Iris Shaders Iris 1.9.6 for NeoForge 1.21.8 need?

Iris 1.9.6 for NeoForge 1.21.8 on 1.21.6. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

2 required mods need a matching file

Install Sodium, Sodium first, but 2 required mods have no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

Sodium Needed by Iris Shaders Iris 1.9.6 for NeoForge 1.21.8
required
No matching file
Sodium Needed by Iris Shaders Iris 1.9.6 for NeoForge 1.21.8
required
No matching file

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Iris Shaders without breaking your instance.

Built for Iris Shaders Iris 1.9.6 for NeoForge 1.21.8 on 1.21.6. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Iris 1.9.6 for NeoForge 1.21.8. It targets 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Sodium, Sodium first, but 2 required mods have no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

  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 Iris 1.9.6 for NeoForge 1.21.8. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Iris Shaders add?

Iris: An open-source shaders mod compatible with OptiFine shaderpacks

Links

Installation

You can find a guide to installation here.

FAQ

  • Find answers to frequently asked questions on our FAQ page.
  • Iris supports almost all shaderpacks, but a list of unsupported shaderpacks is available here.
  • A list of unfixable limitations in Iris is available here.

More Info

More info can be found on our README.

Project description from CurseForge.

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