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Oak Shaders

Oak Shaders offers realistic water and a calm, peaceful visual style, enhancing the overall atmosphere with smooth lighting and a naturally soothing theme.

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

Oak Shaders is a shader pack made by GamesofDev. Oak Shaders offers realistic water and a calm, peaceful visual style, enhancing the overall atmosphere with smooth lighting and a naturally soothing theme.

It supports Minecraft 1.19 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 10,984 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jul 1, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.19

Release history

Oak Shaders has had 2 releases on Modrinth since Jan 21, 2026. 2 of them came out in the past year. The newest is v1.1, released on Jul 1, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.20 – 26.2. It runs on Iris and Optifine. The download is 4.9 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
v1.1Jul 1, 20261.20 – 26.2Release
1Jan 21, 20261.19 – 1.21.11Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

ABOUT

Oak Shaders is designed to create a warm, peaceful Minecraft experience with a natural village vibe and soft, immersive lighting. It focuses on performance by avoiding waving foliage, ensuring higher FPS on most systems. The shader features wavy, realistic water, along with a highly realistic sun and moon that enhance the overall atmosphere. With its calm colors and cozy feel, Oak Shaders is perfect for players who want beauty without sacrificing performance.

Features

  • Customizable water with adjustable settings
  • Color grading controls (saturation, brightness, and contrast)
  • Toggleable bloom for a softer or cleaner look
  • Performance-focused design for smooth gameplay

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Written by GamesofDev. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Oak 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 Oak 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.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft shaders

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Oak Shadersthe one you looked at11K1.19 – 26.xJul 1, 2026Free
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Vanilish ShadersTypon67K1.8 – 1.21Feb 16, 2026Free
Luxora ShadersHoneyStudios7,6311.21Mar 16, 2026Free

Questions

Does Oak Shaders work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Oak Shaders supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19.

Is Oak Shaders free?

Yes. Oak Shaders is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Oak Shaders still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Oak Shaders?

The closest ones are Earth Shaders, Vanilish Shaders and Luxora Shaders. Compare all alternatives

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