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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

VulkShade

This mod brings shaders to Vulkan (fork of vulkanmod). You can now experience better graphics with the same hardware :)

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

Quick answer

Which VulkShade release should I use?

Updated 3 months ago
Latest stable file 1.0.2
Game version 1.21.9, 1.21.10
Loader Fabric

VulkShade 1.0.2 targets 1.21.9, 1.21.10 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

Where it goes

Is VulkShade required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

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

This file is marked client-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does VulkShade 1.0.2 need?

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

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

Fabric API Needed by VulkShade 1.0.2
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 VulkShade without breaking your instance.

Built for VulkShade 1.0.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.2. It targets 1.21.9, 1.21.10 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does VulkShade add?

VulkShade - Shaders on Vulkan

A fork of the popular mod VulkanMod implementing performant shaders and features.

Preview v1.0.1

Features:

  • Shader Support (Only pre-made for now, if mod gains traction, I'll add more)
  • FSR
  • DLSS (With frame gen in v1.0.3)
  • XeSS
  • Various Shader Settings

Coming Soon:

  • Built in LoD
  • HDR (scRGB or HDR10)
  • Auto Exposure
  • Custom shaderpacks

Thanks to:

  • The vulkanmod developers
  • Gamingabdul for being my lab rat
  • The creators of MakeUpUltraFast v9 (default shader is a port of this)

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

VulkShade by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

2 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

VulkShade versions and loaders

2 of 2 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.

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