
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Shine
Makes Minecraft come alive with tons of visual effects.
Quick answer
Which Shine release should I use?
Shine 3.1.1+26.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Shine required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Shine 3.1.1+26.2 need?
3.1.1+26.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Sodium first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Shine without breaking your instance.
Built for Shine 3.1.1+26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 3.1.1+26.2. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Sodium first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 3.1.1+26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Shine add?


What is Shine?
Shine makes Minecraft come alive with tons of visual effects:
- Lighting
- Atmosphere
- Weather
- Particles
- Interactive details
- And more
→ See everything Shine adds on the Wiki
Check the Gallery above for screenshots.
Highly customizable from the in-game config screen.
Requires Sodium (currently)

Copyright © 2026 tapeQ
- You can include this mod in a modpack, as long as it provides credit and links to the Modrinth or CurseForge page.
- Special thanks to Tim for helping playtest Shine and moderate the Shine Discord server.

Third-party credits & licenses
- Shimmer - portions of bloom shader code. MIT License. © 2022 Low-Drag-MC.
- Simply No Shading - portions of the no-shading implementation. MIT License. © 2021–present StartsMercury.
- Cosy Critters & Creepy Crawlies - modified bird sprite artwork. MIT License. © 2025.
Full license texts and notices are included in THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.txt inside the mod JAR.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Shine 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 build1.21.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Shine versions and loaders
3.1.1+26.2
shine-3.1.1+26.2.jar
28 Aug 2026
3.1+1.21.11
shine-3.1.jar
26 Aug 2026
2.0.2+1.21.1-neoforge
shine-2.0.2+1.21.1-neoforge.jar
11 Aug 2026
2.0.1+26.2
shine-2.0.1+26.2.jar
1 Jul 2026
2.0.0+26.2
shine-2.0.0+26.2.jar
17 Jun 2026
2.0.1+1.21.1-neoforge
shine-2.0.1+1.21.1-neoforge.jar
26 May 2026
2.0.0+26.1.x
shine-2.0.0+26.1.x.jar
24 May 2026
2.0.0+1.21.1-neoforge
shine-2.0.0+1.21.1-neoforge.jar
23 May 2026
2.0.0+1.21.11
shine-2.0.0.jar
21 May 2026
1.0.2+26.1.x
shine-1.0.2+26.1.2.jar
23 Apr 2026
1.0.2+26.1.x
shine-1.0.2+26.1.jar
7 Apr 2026
1.0.1+26.1.x
shine-1.0.1+26.1.jar
6 Apr 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
