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Kinetic-shader

Realistic visuals with highly optimized features, designed to stay lightweight and deliver smooth performance.

ShadersFree1.18 – 26.x
by abdouahabch7 · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Kinetic-shader is a shader pack made by abdouahabch7. Realistic visuals with highly optimized features, designed to stay lightweight and deliver smooth performance.

It supports Minecraft 1.18 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 56 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Nov 10, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.18

Release history

The newest is 1.2, released on Oct 28, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.18 – 26.3. It runs on Iris and Optifine. The download is 49 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.2Oct 28, 20261.18 – 26.3Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Kinetic Shaders

A lightweight shader pack that adds a few visual touches to Minecraft while keeping things simple and performance-friendly.

Features

  • Dynamic Lighting
  • Glowing Ores
  • Glowing Armor Trims
  • Galaxy Sky in the End
  • Black Hole in the End

Compatibility

  • Minecraft: 26.3 - 1.18x (Others might work, just not tested)
  • Shader Loader: Iris
  • Performance Mods: Most optimization mods, Optifine Doesnt work

Compatibility may vary depending on your Minecraft version, shader loader, and other installed mods.

Showcase

Written by abdouahabch7. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Kinetic-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 Kinetic-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
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Questions

Does Kinetic-shader work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Kinetic-shader supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18.

Is Kinetic-shader free?

Yes. Kinetic-shader is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Kinetic-shader still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Kinetic-shader?

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