What Spooklementary works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Iris, OptiFine |
| Minecraft versions | 1.7.10, 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.18.2, 1.19.2, 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 1.21.5, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2 |
Spooklementary is a horror-themed edit of EminGT's Complementary Shaders for Minecraft Java, built on Iris and OptiFine. It swaps Complementary's balanced daylight look for dark, oppressive lighting, heavy fog, and a blood-tinted color grade meant for Halloween builds, horror maps, and spooky survival worlds. It's confirmed working through Minecraft 26.2.
What Spooklementary shaders look like
Spooklementary shaders trade Complementary's clean, sunlit interiors for near-black rooms, blood-red skies, and thick ambient fog. The source page doesn't say whether it forks Complementary Reimagined or Complementary Unbound, only that it edits EminGT's Complementary Shaders base, so treat it as its own horror-focused branch rather than a drop-in swap for either page. If you're after a complementary shaders horror look specifically, rather than the daylight-friendly originals, this is the one built for that mood, with exaggerated shadow depth, colored lighting, and reflections pushed further into the atmosphere and fantasy end of the pack's own category tags.
Source and install
SpacEagle17 publishes Spooklementary on Modrinth, and MinecraftHub links out to that page for every spooklementary download rather than mirroring the file. The pack's license blocks redistribution outside Modrinth and CurseForge's own modpack systems, so the source page is the only place to get it.
- 1.Download the shader zip from Spooklementary's Modrinth page.
- 2.Drop the file into your .minecraft/shaderpacks folder without unzipping it.
- 3.Open Iris or OptiFine's shader settings from the Minecraft video options and select Spooklementary from the list.
Spooklementary with Iris or OptiFine
Spooklementary runs on both major shader loaders. Spooklementary Iris support covers Fabric and Quilt instances through Iris, and Spooklementary OptiFine support works the same way it always has, dropped straight into OptiFine's shader folder. Both loaders read the same pack file, so the choice comes down to whichever loader your modded or vanilla instance already runs.
Minecraft version support
Spooklementary's project-wide version range runs from 1.7.10 through the current 26.2 drop, and the latest build (v2.0.4, published December 2025) carries that same range forward rather than narrowing it. It has passed 2.8 million downloads on Modrinth, a strong signal for a shader that only targets Iris and OptiFine users.
- Legacy range: 1.7.10 through 1.12.2
- Mid range: 1.16.5 through 1.20.1
- Current range: 1.21.1 through 1.21.11
- Year.drop range: 26.1 through 26.2
Questions about Spooklementary.
5 questions
How do I install Spooklementary?
Download the zip from Spooklementary's Modrinth page, place it in your .minecraft/shaderpacks folder without extracting it, then open Iris or OptiFine's shader settings from the Minecraft video options and select it from the list. No mod loader beyond Iris or OptiFine is required.
Does Spooklementary work with Iris and OptiFine?
Yes. Spooklementary supports both loaders directly. Iris users need Iris installed on Fabric or Quilt first, while OptiFine users drop the shader straight into OptiFine's existing shader folder. Both read the same pack file, so visuals match across either loader.
Is Spooklementary based on Complementary Reimagined or Complementary Unbound?
The source project only credits EminGT's Complementary Shaders as its base and doesn't name a specific edition. Treat Spooklementary as its own horror-focused branch rather than a direct edit of either Complementary Reimagined or Complementary Unbound.
Which Minecraft version does Spooklementary support?
Spooklementary's latest build supports Minecraft Java from 1.7.10 through the current 26.2 drop, including the 26.1 and 26.1.1 releases in between. The project keeps its full version range current with each update rather than narrowing it to only the newest release.
Can I get Spooklementary as a direct mirror download?
No. Spooklementary's Complementary Shaders license blocks direct file redistribution outside Modrinth or CurseForge's own modpack systems, so MinecraftHub links to the source Modrinth page instead of hosting a copy of the file.
