What I Like Vanilla works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Iris, OptiFine |
| Minecraft versions | 1.16.5, 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 |
I Like Vanilla is a Java Edition shader pack for players who want Minecraft to look richer without losing its familiar shape. It keeps the blocky vanilla read, then layers in cleaner lighting, sharper anti-aliasing, bloom, reflections, colored atmosphere, and style presets that range from restrained to more fantasy-focused.
Visual Style
The pack is built around a gameplay-first vanilla-plus look rather than a full cinematic overhaul. Recent versions add water caustics, improved end clouds and sky treatment, bloom controls, colored shadows, glowing ore options, fog tuning, and a large shader settings surface for dialing the effect strength up or down.
- Current release: v1.3.7b for Iris, published May 15, 2026.
- Current file: I Like Vanilla v1.3.7b.zip, about 303.8 KB on Modrinth.
- Main loader path: Iris. The Modrinth project also lists OptiFine, but the project describes OptiFine support as partial.
- Style coverage: Vanilla, Fantasy, and Realistic style options are represented in the project's release history and gallery.
- Related support: the project page names Voxy, Distant Horizons, Colorwheel, and additional integrations.
Who It Fits
Choose I Like Vanilla when you want shader lighting that still feels like Minecraft, especially for survival worlds where readability matters. It is a better fit for players who like tuning presets than for players who want a single locked cinematic look.
Install Notes
- 1.Install Iris for your Minecraft version, or use a compatible Iris-based modpack such as Fabulously Optimized.
- 2.Download I Like Vanilla from its Modrinth project page.
- 3.Place the shader zip in the shaderpacks folder.
- 4.Open the shaderpacks menu in-game, select I Like Vanilla, then adjust style and performance settings from the shader options.
I Like Vanilla shader preview
Questions about I Like Vanilla.
3 questions
Does I Like Vanilla support Iris?
Yes. The current Modrinth release is built for Iris, and the project page uses Iris as the main install path.
Does I Like Vanilla support OptiFine?
The Modrinth project lists OptiFine, but the project describes OptiFine support as partial. Use Iris first when you want the most current path.
Is I Like Vanilla a realistic shader?
It includes Realistic and Fantasy style options, but its main identity is vanilla-like lighting and gameplay readability rather than replacing Minecraft's visual style.
