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Resources / Shaders / Prismarine Shader

Prismarine Shader

A fantasy stylized shaderpack aiming to make Minecraft look stunning and beautiful

ShadersFree1.8 – 1.21
by Septonious · listed from Modrinth
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Direct download from Modrinth · 72,946 downloads

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What it does

Prismarine Shader is a shader pack made by Septonious. A fantasy stylized shaderpack aiming to make Minecraft look stunning and beautiful.

It supports Minecraft 1.8 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 72,946 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Apr 1, 2025.

Supported versions

1.211.201.191.181.171.161.131.121.8

How to install Prismarine 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 Prismarine 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
1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 13, 2026)

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Insanity ShaderElocinDev8M1.8 – 1.21Jun 13, 2024Free

Questions

Does Prismarine Shader work on Minecraft 26.x?

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

Is Prismarine Shader free?

Yes. Prismarine Shader is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Prismarine Shader still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Prismarine Shader?

The closest ones are Solas Shader, LD Shaders and Insanity Shader. Compare all alternatives

Alternatives to Prismarine Shader

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