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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Shader Patcher

Attempts to patch any Iris/Optifine shaderpack to add mod support

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Quick answer

Which Shader Patcher release should I use?

Updated yesterday
Latest stable file 1.1
Game version 26.3
Loader NeoForge

Shader Patcher 1.1 targets 26.3 with NeoForge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Shader Patcher 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 NeoForge
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.

What else does Shader Patcher 1.1 need?

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

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Shader Patcher without breaking your instance.

Built for Shader Patcher 1.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.1. It targets 26.3 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  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 1.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Shader Patcher add?

Shader Patcher aims to add mod support to any Iris/Optifine format shaderpack by patching them - similar to Euphoria Patches.

It uses patch, mapping and transform files to easily identify and patch modded blocks/items/entities into the correct properties file and ID field.

Mod and Modpack Developers can also add additional patches through bundling files with their mod or creating files in the config directories.

This mod does have some limitations - mostly being unable to "invent" new categories of blocks/items/entities because the patching relies on searching for vanilla blocks/items/entities that already exist in the shaderpacks properties files.

Because I am lazy the bundled support will only have blocks, however items and entities are fully supported to be added by mod or modpack developers.

For more information on how to add patches visit the wiki

Currently bundled support:
  • Arts and Crafts
  • BetterEnd
  • BetterNether
  • Biomes O' Plenty
  • Bushier Flowers
  • Countered's Terrain Slabs
  • Dynamic Trees
  • Dynamic Trees: Plus
  • Dynamic Trees: Addon Lib
  • Dynamic Trees: Arts and Crafts
  • Dynamic Trees: Biomes O' Plenty
  • Dynamic Trees: Ecologics
  • Dynamic Trees: Regions Unexplored
  • Dynamic Trees: BetterEnd
  • Dynamic Trees: BetterNether
  • Dynamic Trees: Oh The Biomes We've Gone
  • Dynamic Trees: Nature's Spirit
  • Dynamic Trees: Quark
  • Ecologics
  • Excavated Variants
  • Immersive Weathering
  • Jaden's Nether Expansion
  • Just Dandy
  • Nature's Spirit
  • Oh The Biomes We've Gone
  • Project Vibrant Journeys
  • Quark
  • Regions Unexplored
  • Serene Shrubbery
  • Sweety's Garden
  • Verdant Vibes
  • Wilder Flowers

Shader Patcher is theoretically compatible with any shaderpack, as long as it's Iris/Optifine format and should also be compatible with any modpack.

Shader Patcher is also compatible with Euphoria Patches.

Project description from Modrinth.

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Recent files

Shader Patcher versions and loaders

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