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Java · Shader

Bliss Shaders

2.1.2

by X0nk · based on Chocapic13 · Updated

Give your Java world changing skies, biome atmosphere and colored light. Download Bliss 2.1.2, set it up with Iris and tune brightness, shadows and clouds—with clear Mac and Distant Horizons limits.

Minecraft
Java 1.17–26.3
Runtime
Iris
Performance
Performance not tested

Iris recommended; Mac + Distant Horizons unsupported

Java · Shader

Complementary Reimagined

r5.9.3

by EminGT / Complementary Development · Updated

Keep Minecraft’s blocky character with richer light, water and atmosphere. Download Reimagined r5.9.3, install it with Iris, compare it with Unbound and tune profiles, clouds, materials and colored light for everyday play.

Minecraft
Java 1.7.10–26.3
Runtime
Iris
Performance
Performance not tested

Iris recommended; advanced effects need supported hardware

Java · Pack

Faithful 32x

September 2026

by Faithful team and contributors · Updated

Give familiar Minecraft textures finer detail with Faithful 32x. Download the Java 26.3 September release, install it without mods, arrange add-ons correctly and test the look on your own builds.

Minecraft
Java 26.3
Scope
Mixed
Runtime
Vanilla

Java 26.3 file; no shader or mod loader required

Java · Mod

FerriteCore

9.0.0

by malte0811 · Updated

Reduce Minecraft Java memory use with FerriteCore. Download the Fabric or NeoForge version for Java 26.1–26.2, install it in your game or server and find practical fixes for common compatibility problems.

Minecraft
Java 26.1–26.2
Loader
Fabric
Runtime
Both

Java 26.1–26.2 · Fabric or NeoForge

Java · Mod

Lithium

0.25.3

by CaffeineMC and contributors · Updated

Help busy Minecraft Java worlds and servers run more smoothly with Lithium. Download the matching Fabric/Quilt or NeoForge file for Java 26.2, follow the installation steps and learn which kinds of lag it can help.

Minecraft
Java 26.2
Loader
Fabric
Runtime
Both

Java 26.2 · single-player and servers

Java · Shader

Iris Shaders

1.11.6 / 1.11.4

by IrisShaders and contributors · Updated

Give your Java world the lighting you want. Download matching Iris and Sodium files, add a shader pack, tune it for survival or screenshots, and solve common setup problems with illustrated guidance.

Minecraft
26.3 Fabric · 26.2 Fabric / NeoForge
Runtime
Iris
Performance
Performance not tested

Choose one matching pair; add a separate shader pack

Java · Mod

Xaero's Minimap

26.5.0

by xaero96 · Updated

Find your way home, mark mines and portals, and organize expeditions with Xaero’s Minimap. Download for Java 26.2 with clear loader choices, illustrated waypoint controls and useful settings.

Minecraft
Java 26.2
Loader
Fabric
Runtime
Client

Waypoints, terrain and navigation

Java · Mod

Sodium

0.9.1

by CaffeineMC and contributors · Updated

Make Minecraft Java feel smoother with Sodium. Download the Fabric or NeoForge version for Java 26.2, follow the installation steps, and find help with shaders, resource packs and startup problems.

Minecraft
Java 26.2
Loader
Fabric
Runtime
Client

Java 26.2 · choose Fabric or NeoForge

Java · Mod

Distant Horizons

3.2.0-b beta

by Distant Horizons Team · Updated

See distant mountains, coastlines and your own builds beyond normal render distance. Learn useful settings, understand multiplayer and shader support, view six original screenshots and download the right Distant Horizons build for your Minecraft version.

Minecraft
Java 26.2 / 26.1.x / 1.21.11 / 1.21.1 / 1.20.1
Loader
Fabric
Runtime
Client

Beta · measure on your device · back up LOD database

MineBrush · News

Minecraft Versions Made Simple

by MineBrush Editorial · Updated

Understand Minecraft 26, tell normal releases from test builds, and choose the right version for friends, servers and mods. Clear Java and Bedrock examples without the technical clutter.

Topic
Choosing your Minecraft version
Scope
None
Evidence
Official Minecraft sources · checked 9 Sep 2026

A shared “26” prefix never proves cross-edition compatibility.

MineBrush · Guide

Install Your First Fabric Mods

by MineBrush · FabricMC installer · Updated

Build your first Fabric setup for Minecraft Java. Download the installer, choose matching mods, find the right folder and check the feature in-game—with illustrated steps, useful examples and fixes for common errors.

Edition
Java Edition
Difficulty
Beginner
Time
8 min read; setup time varies
MineBrush · Guide

Install & Combine Java Resource Packs

by MineBrush · illustrations by Vanilla Tweaks · Updated

Give your Java world a new look without losing your familiar setup. Learn which resource pack to choose, where its ZIP belongs, how to activate it and combine overlays, and how to fix missing textures or version warnings—with illustrated steps for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Edition
Java Edition
Difficulty
Beginner
Time
8 min read; setup time varies
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