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Ultra Lite Shadows

A high performence and low-end/potato pc friendly shader pack.

ShadersFree1.20 – 1.21
by tfkusal_shakya1000 · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Ultra Lite Shadows is a shader pack made by tfkusal_shakya1000. A high performence and low-end/potato pc friendly shader pack.

It supports Minecraft 1.20 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 5,478 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jul 12, 2026.

Supported versions

1.211.20

Release history

Ultra Lite Shadows has had 3 releases on Modrinth since Jul 4, 2026. 3 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.1.1, released on Jul 12, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.20 – 1.21.11. It runs on Iris. The download is 12 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.1.1Jul 12, 20261.20 – 1.21.11Release
1.1.0Jul 6, 20261.20 – 1.21.11Release
1.0.0Jul 4, 20261.20.1, 1.21.1Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Works even on an low end pc

Features

  • True Cave Shadows: Adds depth and darkness to underground areas.
  • Warm Amber Torchlight: Custom light math that creates cozy, natural interiors without overexposing your screen.
  • Potato-PC Optimized: Engineered to run smoothly on integrated graphics (50+ FPS).

Requirements

  • Requires Iris"

Written by tfkusal_shakya1000. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Ultra Lite Shadows

  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 Ultra Lite Shadows 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
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

Ultra Lite Shadows compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

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Questions

Does Ultra Lite Shadows work on Minecraft 26.x?

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

Is Ultra Lite Shadows free?

Yes. Ultra Lite Shadows is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Ultra Lite Shadows still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Ultra Lite Shadows?

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