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Blocky Shader

A performant vanilla-inspired shader for Minecraft Java

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

Blocky Shader is a shader pack made by dvimidh. A performant vanilla-inspired shader for Minecraft Java.

It supports Minecraft 1.19 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 241,025 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on May 24, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.19

Release history

Blocky Shader has had 12 releases on Modrinth since Sep 3, 2025. 7 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 0.6.1, released on May 24, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.19 – 26.1.2. It runs on Iris. The download is 57 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
0.6.1May 24, 20261.19 – 26.1.2Beta
0.6Mar 21, 20261.19 – 1.21.11Beta
0.5.5.2Dec 31, 20251.19 – 1.21.11Beta
0.5.5.1Dec 13, 20251.19 – 1.21.11Beta
0.5.5Dec 2, 20251.19 – 1.21.10Beta
Description from the author on Modrinth

Blocky

Blocky Enhances the Vanilla Style in a Performance Friendly Way

Feature include:

  • Shadows
  • Colored Shadows
  • Distant Horizon Support
  • Basic PBR Support (RP Required, Normals and Specular)
  • Anti Aliasing (FXAA, From Simon Rodriguez's blog post)
  • Height Based Analytical Height Based Fog
  • Waving Tree Leaves and Water
  • Bloom
  • Hardcoded Emmissives

Written by dvimidh. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Blocky Shader

  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 Blocky Shader 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
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

Blocky Shader compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
Blocky Shaderthe one you looked at241K1.19 – 26.xMay 24, 2026Free
Vivid VisualsYongWoo3,7081.20 – 26.xJul 3, 2026Free
ShrimpleNull2.2M1.16 – 1.21Dec 8, 2024Free
Super Duper VanillaEldeston8.3M1.13 – 1.21Jul 8, 2025Free

Questions

Does Blocky Shader work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Blocky Shader supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19.

Is Blocky Shader free?

Yes. Blocky Shader is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Blocky Shader still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Blocky Shader?

The closest ones are Vivid Visuals, Shrimple and Super Duper Vanilla. Compare all alternatives

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