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OPAL Shaders

OPAL Shaders is a shaderpack for Minecraft Java Edition based on BSL Shaders created by Capt Tatsu. It aims to blend a fantasy atmosphere with natural colors…

ShadersFree1.19 – 26.x
by FENVEN · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

OPAL Shaders is a shaderpack for Minecraft Java Edition based on BSL Shaders created by Capt Tatsu. It aims to blend a fantasy atmosphere with natural colors…

OPAL Shaders is a shader pack made by FENVEN. It supports Minecraft 1.19 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 397,066 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Sep 27, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.19

Release history

OPAL Shaders has had 8 releases on Modrinth since Apr 4, 2024. One of them came out in the past year. The newest is v1.2.1, released on Sep 27, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.1, 26.2, 26.3. It runs on Iris and Optifine. The download is 1.0 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
v1.2.1Sep 27, 202626.1, 26.2, 26.3Beta
v1.2.0Oct 20, 20251.20.6 – 1.21.10Beta
v1.1.2Mar 26, 20251.20.6 – 1.21.10Beta
v1.1.1Dec 4, 20241.20.6 – 1.21.10Beta
v1.1.0Nov 1, 20241.20.4 – 1.21.10Beta
Description from the author on Modrinth

ABOUT

OPAL Shaders is a shaderpack for Minecraft Java Edition based on BSL Shaders created by Capt Tatsu.
It aims to blend a fantasy atmosphere with natural colors and contrast while staying true to Minecraft's original style.

If you're using Iris, I recommend installing LambDynamicLights mod for dynamic lights.

AGREEMENT

You're allowed to:

  • Use this shaderpack for taking and sharing screenshots and videos.
  • Publish your heavily modified version of the pack if both OPAL and BSL shaders are clearly credited (including their authors) and the name of your edit is original.

You're not allowed to:

  • Redistribute the shaderpack without my permission.
  • Claim (and rename) my shaderpack (or its code) as your own.

Written by FENVEN. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install OPAL 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 OPAL 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.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

OPAL Shaders compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
OPAL Shadersthe one you looked at397K1.19 – 26.xSep 27, 2026Free
Lux V1TechDevOnGitHub1.3M1.8 – 26.xSep 26, 2026Free
BSL ShadersCaptTatsu31.7M1.8 – 26.xSep 21, 2026Free
Sildur's Vibrant ShadersSildur729K1.8 – 26.xSep 15, 2026Free

Questions

Does OPAL Shaders work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. OPAL Shaders supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19.

Is OPAL Shaders free?

Yes. OPAL Shaders is free to download from Modrinth.

Is OPAL Shaders still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to OPAL Shaders?

The closest ones are Lux V1, BSL Shaders and Sildur's Vibrant Shaders. Compare all alternatives

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