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Mini Shaders

Extremely lightweight with high quality water reflections

ShadersFree1.20 – 26.x
by GamesofDev · listed from Modrinth
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Opens Modrinth · 43,946 downloads there

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What it does

Extremely lightweight with high quality water reflections

Mini Shaders is a shader pack made by GamesofDev. It supports Minecraft 1.20 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 43,946 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on May 8, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.20

Release history

The newest is 1.0.0, released on May 8, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.20 – 26.1.2. It runs on Iris. The download is 30 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.0.0May 8, 20261.20 – 26.1.2Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

ABOUT

A beautifully optimized Minecraft shader featuring crystal-clear reflections, smooth wavy water movement, vibrant natural lighting, and a soft atmospheric glow. The shader enhances lakes and rivers with realistic reflective surfaces while keeping the world bright, immersive, and performance-friendly for smooth gameplay.

How to report BUGS!!

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Written by GamesofDev. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Mini 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 Mini 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
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
CC BY
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

Mini Shaders compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

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Mini Shadersthe one you looked at44K1.20 – 26.xMay 8, 2026Free
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LIGHT ShadersAuthor87668622K1.8 – 26.x24 days agoFree
Lumina ShaderBenjiaa196K1.8 – 26.xSep 20, 2026Free

Questions

Does Mini Shaders work on Minecraft 26.x?

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

Is Mini Shaders free?

Yes. Mini Shaders is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Mini Shaders still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Mini Shaders?

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