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Pagoda Shaders

Pagoda Shaders is a Japanese-themed Minecraft shader pack that enhances the game's visuals with a serene and traditional Eastern aesthetic. It features soft…

ShadersFree1.20 – 26.x
by GlacierDevelopment · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Pagoda Shaders is a shader pack made by GlacierDevelopment. Pagoda Shaders is a Japanese-themed Minecraft shader pack that enhances the game's visuals with a serene and traditional Eastern aesthetic. It features soft…

It supports Minecraft 1.20 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 7,308 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jul 5, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.20

Release history

Pagoda Shaders has had 3 releases on Modrinth since Aug 4, 2025. One of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.1, released on Jul 5, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.20 – 26.2. It runs on Iris and Optifine. The download is 45 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.1Jul 5, 20261.20 – 26.2Release
1.0.1Sep 15, 20251.20 – 26.1Release
1.0.0Aug 4, 20251.21.4Beta
Description from the author on Modrinth

ABOUT

Pagoda Shaders is a Japanese, Chinese, and Korean tradition-inspired shader pack with visuals reminiscent of old-style anime. It brings a soft, cultural aesthetic to Minecraft, offering a peaceful and nostalgic visual experience. Designed for fans of traditional East Asian themes, Pagoda Shaders blends elegance with performance-friendly visuals

Features

Pagoda Shaders includes a beautiful pink-themed sunset, reflective water, and a gentle, serene atmosphere. It does not include waving foliage to ensure better performance on low-end and midrange PCs. However, it features waving water for added realism. Perfect for players who want artistic vibes with smoother FPS.

BUGS

Found a bug? Report it by creating a ticket under the bug category in our Discord server. Your feedback is important and helps us improve Pagoda Shaders for everyone. Every bug report is appreciated and brings us closer to a perfect visual experience.

Written by GlacierDevelopment. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Pagoda 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 Pagoda 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
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
CC BY
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Pagoda Shadersthe one you looked at7,3081.20 – 26.xJul 5, 2026Free
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Vanilletix Shadersara_mat379K1.13 – 26.xMay 11, 2026Free

Questions

Does Pagoda Shaders work on Minecraft 26.x?

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

Is Pagoda Shaders free?

Yes. Pagoda Shaders is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Pagoda Shaders still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Pagoda Shaders?

The closest ones are Jooonah's Grove, Builder's QOL Shaders and Vanilletix Shaders. Compare all alternatives

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