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Boosted Brightness

Multiples the brightness setting by 10x which allows for fullbright. Uses the new 1.21.2 lightmap core shader meaning it works with Sodium. Like night vision

ShadersFree1.21 – 26.x
by Bluebird · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Boosted Brightness is a shader pack made by Bluebird. Multiples the brightness setting by 10x which allows for fullbright. Uses the new 1.21.2 lightmap core shader meaning it works with Sodium. Like night vision.

It supports Minecraft 1.21 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 111,070 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Sep 15, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.21

How to install Boosted Brightness

  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 Boosted Brightness 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
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
CC BY
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

Boosted Brightness compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

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Boosted Brightnessthe one you looked at111K1.21 – 26.xSep 15, 2026Free
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Night Vision Shaderslinusdev232K1.20 – 26.xSep 28, 2026Free
RetrusEucloid61K1.18 – 1.20Mar 11, 2024Free

Questions

Does Boosted Brightness work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Boosted Brightness supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21.

Is Boosted Brightness free?

Yes. Boosted Brightness is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Boosted Brightness still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Boosted Brightness?

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