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AstraLex Shaders

Shaderpack with very high customization. If you like effects, this shaderpack is made for you!

ShadersFree1.16 – 26.x
by LexBoosT · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

AstraLex Shaders is a shader pack made by LexBoosT. Shaderpack with very high customization. If you like effects, this shaderpack is made for you!

It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 5,708,126 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jun 16, 2024.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

AstraLex Shaders has had 24 releases on Modrinth since Mar 1, 2023. None of them came out in the past year. The newest is 93.0, released on Jun 16, 2024. It is made for Minecraft 1.16.5 – 26.3. It runs on Iris and Optifine. The download is 3.0 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
93.0Jun 16, 20241.16.5 – 26.3Release
92.1May 6, 20241.16.5, 1.20.6Release
92.0May 2, 20241.16.5, 1.20.6Release
91.1Apr 27, 20241.20.5Release
91.0Jan 2, 20241.16.5, 1.20.4Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

ABOUT THE SHADERS

AstraLex Shaders is a shaderpack for Minecraft: Java Edition with very high
customization. This shader includes:

  • Realtime Shadows
  • Water / Clouds
  • Volumetric Light
  • Ambient Occlusion
  • Bloom
  • Dof / Chromatic Aberration / Distance Blur
  • MotionBlur
  • Aces ToneMap
  • TAA/FXAA...

Additional effects are available, such as:

  • Celshading
  • Constellations
  • Shooting Stars
  • Drawing Child Birds
  • Planet / Majora's Mask Moon
  • Nebula
  • Reticle
  • Entities Flash
  • CRT Effects
  • Refractions for Biome
  • Realist Rain Drops on Screen

and many more !

AGREEMENT

You're allowed to...

  • Use this shaderpack for taking screenshots and videos.
  • Modify the shaderpack for personal use.
  • Redistribute the shaderpack for modpack / server with my permission.
  • You can only share the direct link of the archive

You're not allowed to...

  • Redistribute the shaderpack without my permission.
  • Distribute shaders link other than Curseforge/Modrinth link.
  • Claim (and rename) the shaderpack (or its code) as your own.
  • Use monetized URL shorteners to my site or files.

*My shader and myself (the author) should be credited clearly, add link to my site if possible.

INSTALLATION

  • Download and install Optifine or Iris
  • Download the shaderpack
  • Put the shaderpack inside .minecraft\shaderpacks
  • Launch Minecraft
  • Open Options, Video Settings, Shaders
  • Choose AstraLex Shaders

QUICK LINKS

Written by LexBoosT. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install AstraLex Shaders

  1. Install Iris (with Sodium) or OptiFine for your Minecraft version: shaders need one of them.

  2. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  3. In Minecraft, open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and click Open Shader Pack Folder.

  4. Drop the .zip file into that folder, pick AstraLex Shaders in the list and click Done.

  5. Shaders are heavy on the graphics card. If the game gets slow, pick a lower profile in the shader settings.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft shaders

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 12, 2026)

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Questions

Does AstraLex Shaders work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. AstraLex Shaders supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16.

Is AstraLex Shaders free?

Yes. AstraLex Shaders is free to download from Modrinth.

Is AstraLex Shaders still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to AstraLex Shaders?

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