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ONWARD Shader

a fork of Lethal Shaders which is present in my modpack, ONWARD.

ShadersFree1.17 – 26.x
by skelsmc · listed from Modrinth
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ONWARD Shader screenshot 1ONWARD Shader screenshot 2ONWARD Shader screenshot 3

What it does

ONWARD Shader is a shader pack made by skelsmc. a fork of Lethal Shaders which is present in my modpack, ONWARD.

It supports Minecraft 1.17 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 3,168 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Apr 25, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.17

Release history

The newest is v1.0r, released on Apr 25, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.17 – 26.1.2. It runs on Iris and Optifine. The download is 57 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
v1.0rApr 25, 20261.17 – 26.1.2Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

a fork of Lethal Shaders used in my modpack, ONWARD.

ONWARD Shader is a fork of Lethal Shaders which adds shadows, reflections, godrays, etc. all whilst maintaining a pixelated, retro look.

✨ main features

  • pixelated shadows inspired by Vibrant Visuals
  • water reflections (SSR) with adjustable quality
  • godrays and atmosphere effects to enhance your world's look
  • all can be tweaked and toggled to your liking

⚙️ presets

  • Ultra Performance – optimised for much lower-end systems
  • Performance – like Balanced, except much lower fidelity
  • Balanced – the default experience; should run well on most mid-range systems
  • Quality – all settings enabled for the highest fidelity experience

📦 usage

this shader comes bundled in my modpack ONWARD, but is also available standalone for ease of access.

📜 license & credits

this project is based off of Lethal Shaders created by doonv, which is licensed under the
GNU General Public License v3.0 or later (GPL-3.0-or-later).

as a result, you may create a fork or modify this shader and share it under the same license.

original project:

⚠️ notes

  • this shader is still a work in progress
  • visual behaviour may not be perfect
  • some features may be experimental in future updates
  • this can be due to instability with performance and/or visuals

🔧 development

ONWARD Shader is developed alongside the ONWARD modpack, meaning shader updates will typically release alongside modpack updates.

Written by skelsmc. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install ONWARD 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 ONWARD 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
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
GPL
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Questions

Does ONWARD Shader work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. ONWARD Shader supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17.

Is ONWARD Shader free?

Yes. ONWARD Shader is free to download from Modrinth.

Is ONWARD Shader still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to ONWARD Shader?

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