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Lux is a high fidelity Minecraft: Java Edition shader pack based on Capt Tatsu's BSL Shaders.
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Lux V1 is a shader pack made by TechDevOnGitHub. Lux is a high fidelity Minecraft: Java Edition shader pack based on Capt Tatsu's BSL Shaders.
It supports Minecraft 1.8 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 1,281,125 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Sep 26, 2026.
Lux V1 has had 6 releases on Modrinth since May 19, 2023. One of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.3, released on Sep 26, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.10 – 1.20.3. It runs on Iris and Optifine. The download is 287 KB.
| Version | Released | Minecraft | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
1.3 | Sep 26, 2026 | 1.10 – 1.20.3 | Release |
1.2 | Mar 16, 2025 | 1.10 – 1.20.3 | Release |
1.1p2 | Jul 3, 2024 | 1.10 – 1.20.3 | Release |
1.1p1 | Jan 30, 2024 | 1.10 – 1.20.3 | Release |
1.1 | Jan 26, 2024 | 1.13 – 1.20.4 | Release |
Lux V1 is open source. Its newest release on GitHub is Lux-EA-B3 - Feature Complete?, published on Sep 26, 2022.
After 92 commits since the last patch and a whopping 103 commits since the last major release, here I am yet again to officially publish the 3rd major version of the Lux shader pack.
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I am making great progress towards getting lux out of its early-access phase, possibly by the release of Lux-EA-B4!
That means that Lux, when exiting the early access state, will be available for download over on CurseForge.
That is for future updates though, so let's rather take a look at what changed since the last major update.
Read all release notes on GitHub
Before that: Lux-EA-B2-P1 (Jul 12, 2022), New Major Build! - Lux-EA-B2 (Jul 11, 2022).
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Lux is a high fidelity Minecraft Java Edition shader pack based on [Capt Tatsu's BSL Shaders](bitslablab.com "Takes you to the BSL Website").
By default, Lux is meant for mid- to high-end users, however offers a wide range of settings to make the shader truly yours.
While trying to be highly compatible across different hardware & software specification, aesthetically pleasing and gameplay-friendly, Lux also incorporates experimental and rarely-seen features.
It is getting updated frequently and still new to the game, but is accordingly using more modern tech to produce good looking visuals making it a shader pack definitely not to miss out on.
If you encounter any issues, please use the GitHub issue tracker.
Written by TechDevOnGitHub. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.
Install Iris (with Sodium) or OptiFine for your Minecraft version: shaders need one of them.
Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.
In Minecraft, open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and click Open Shader Pack Folder.
Drop the .zip file into that folder, pick Lux V1 in the list and click Done.
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
| Resource | Downloads | Versions | Last update | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lux V1the one you looked at | 1.3M | 1.8 – 26.x | Sep 26, 2026 | Free |
| OPAL ShadersFENVEN | 398K | 1.19 – 26.x | Sep 27, 2026 | Free |
 Samarium Shadersofficial_SM | 31 | 1.21 – 26.x | 14 days ago | Free |
 BSL ShadersCaptTatsu | 31.7M | 1.8 – 26.x | Sep 21, 2026 | Free |
Yes. Lux V1 supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8.
Yes. Lux V1 is free to download from Modrinth.
Yes. The last update came out in the past day.
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