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Resources / Shaders / Pyvtron Shaders

Pyvtron Shaders

A very very vibrant shader that has good performance!

ShadersFree1.16 – 1.21
by Pyvton · listed from Modrinth
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Opens Modrinth · 323,701 downloads there

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What it does

A very very vibrant shader that has good performance!

Pyvtron Shaders is a shader pack made by Pyvton. It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 323,701 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jan 3, 2026.

Supported versions

1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

Pyvtron Shaders has had 11 releases on Modrinth since Apr 16, 2025. One of them came out in the past year. The newest is V1.3.2, released on Jan 3, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.16.1 – 1.21.11. It runs on Iris. The download is 46.1 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
V1.3.2Jan 3, 20261.16.1 – 1.21.11Release
V1.3.1Aug 10, 20251.16 – 1.21.8Release
V1.3.0Jul 11, 20251.16 – 1.21.7Release
V1.2.9Jul 4, 20251.16 – 1.21.7Release
V1.2.8May 13, 20251.16 – 1.21.5Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Pyvtron Shaders

Pyvtron shader is a shader that tries to look realistic.

This shader has a extreme realistic 8k resolution sky and and a beautiful water color

Stuff: Light-Rays, Dirty Lens, Ambient Occlusion, Much Settings, Fog and More!

If you want to support me please make videos on youtube, tiktok or other platforms (so that Pyvtron Shaders becomes better known)

And don´t forget to download the newest version!

Requirements

  • AMD CPU. Intel is not compatible with this shader!
  • Nvidia GPU Or AMD GPU.
  • A graphics card that supports OpenGL 4.6 or OpenGL 4
  • Iris Shaders Mod. Other Shaders Mods are NOT SUPPORTED OR TESTED

Installation

  1. First download Iris Shaders (This is only the Installer or download the mod)
  2. Run the .jar and click on Install.
  3. Download the latest version of Pyvtron.
  4. Open the Minecraft Launcher. You’ll see the Iris Shaders profile sellect you profile and Start Minecraft.
  5. Go to Options → Video Settings → Shaders → Shaderpacks Folder.
  6. Drag the downloaded shaderpack into the shaderpacks folder.
  7. Select the shaderpack ingame.
  8. Enjoy.

Please Check Also My Other Shaders Out:

Pyvtron VX (Version X)

Pyvtron VX (Version X) Is realistic and has much much more detail and has much more realism than Pyvtron Shaders!

Blacklist:

  • KLauncher
  • Xenolith
  • Minecraftzw
  • FoxyCraft

Whitelist:

  • 9Minecraft
  • Zonacraft
  • Feed The Mods
  • Minecraft-France

1. Allowed Actions

You can upload it to a site but the download link must be one of CurseForge, Modrinth, Github or My Website

"Modify the project for personal use only, without sharing or publishing it.

Record and upload videos, screenshots, and streams showcasing Pyvton Shaders on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, etc., including monetization, under these conditions:

2. Prohibited Actions

Uploading, rehosting, or distributing any version of Pyvton Shaders using your own links.

Using any ad-based or monetized link services (e.g., AdFly, Linkvertise, Boosters).

Bundling or embedding Pyvton Shaders into:

Modpacks, resource packs, launcher tools, or shader collections.

Minecraft servers or launchers, in any form—pre-installed, downloadable, or bundled.

Any third-party software or shader management tools.

Sharing modified versions unless:

You received explicit written permission from Pyvton.

The modified version contains significant original work.

It is licensed under the same license.

No monetization is involved unless approved by Pyvton.

Using parts of the project (e.g., code or textures) in other projects without permission.

Add a download link in the description

Written by Pyvton. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Pyvtron 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 Pyvtron 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
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 10, 2026)

Pyvtron Shaders compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
Pyvtron Shadersthe one you looked at324K1.16 – 1.21Jan 3, 2026Free
Aurora's ShadersCrafterAurora948K1.20 – 1.21Mar 28, 2025Free
Tricked Shaderstricked3395K1.8 – 26.xSep 6, 2026Free
GlamorousSP ShadersMelmonTheLemon4,8411.21 – 26.xJun 19, 2026Free

Questions

Does Pyvtron Shaders work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is Pyvtron Shaders free?

Yes. Pyvtron Shaders is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Pyvtron Shaders still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Pyvtron Shaders?

The closest ones are Aurora's Shaders, Tricked Shaders and GlamorousSP Shaders. Compare all alternatives

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