Screenshot 1 of 1. MinecraftHub-generated editorial cover for Blocky Shader, a voxel diorama around the lime MinecraftHub block
What Blocky Shader works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Iris |
| Minecraft versions | 1.19, 1.19.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.11, 26.1.2 |
Blocky Shader is a vanilla-inspired shader pack for Java that keeps the familiar block look and layers lighting on top. It runs on Iris, is tagged low impact, and sits between cartoon and semi-realistic in style. It only changes rendering on your own machine, so dedicated hosts neither need nor support it.
Shader loaders and versions
- Iris: Minecraft 1.19 to 26.1.2. Some builds for 1.19 to 1.21.8 require Iris Shaders.
Effects and features
- Shadows, including colored shadows
- Bloom
- Height-based analytical fog, drawing on Inigo Quilez's article on fog
- Waving tree leaves and water
- Hardcoded emissives
- FXAA anti-aliasing, used with permission from Capt Tatsu's BSL
- Basic PBR support, with normals and specular
Installing with Iris
- 1.Install Iris Shaders for your Java setup.
- 2.Drop the pack's .zip file into the shaderpacks folder.
- 3.Open Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and select Blocky.
Iris is the only loader the pack lists, so there is no OptiFine route to plan around. The guide on how to install shaders covers the folder steps in more detail.
Compatibility and trade-offs
Support for Distant Horizons is built in.
Questions about Blocky Shader.
4 questions
How do I install Blocky Shader?
Install Iris, place the pack's .zip file in the shaderpacks folder, then open Video Settings and choose Shader Packs. Select Blocky from the list and apply it.
Does Blocky Shader support Distant Horizons?
Yes. Distant Horizon support is listed among its features.
Is Blocky Shader light on performance?
Modrinth tags it as low impact, and its summary calls it performance friendly. Real frame rates still depend on your hardware, your render distance and any other mods, so treat the tag as a guide rather than a promise.
Does Blocky Shader work on Bedrock?
No. It is a Java shader pack that depends on Iris, and Iris cannot run on Bedrock. Bedrock uses a different format for visual packs, so this pack will not load there.
