Check out this guide about the shader pack Complementary Shaders in Minecraft 2021! Know details, how to download & install, settings, requirements, & 1.17 version compatibility!!!
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Complementary - Shader Overview
| Author | EminGTR |
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| Date Published | May 25, 2020 |
| Mod Category | Shader Mods |
| Required Mods | ・OptiFine |
Complementary Shaders Customization
Complementary Shaders is a shaderpack that also introduces optimization features to Minecraft. It also adds more effects to the game, making it look more realistic and detailed.
Complementary Shaders Effects:
- Better Performance with High Render Distances
- Light Bloom
- Ambient Lighting
- Better Clouds during rain with Color Update
- Detailed Water Update
- Anti-Aliasing
Great Lighting & Effects
The shader gives Minecraft a realistic ambiance. One noteworthy feature is that it also improves the appearance of the sky in the game, enhancing visual features such as stars and the night sky.
Mod Showcase Video
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Complementary Shaders And Vanilla
The Differences Inside the Game
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Updates & Compatibility
Update History & Changelogs
June 1, 2021
- (!) Do not forget to unzip/extract the file after downloading.
- Just drag and drop it to your shaderpacks folder. ComplementaryResources are now integrated into Complementary Shaders.
v4.0.2 Changelog
- Added reflections and stuff for all the remaining Minecraft 1.17 blocks (IntegratedPBR)
- Added an option for emissive nether ores (IntegratedPBR)
- Added a slider for changing the intensity of emissive ores (IntegratedPBR)
- Slightly improved performance in scenes with a bunch of rough reflections
- Fixed auto-exposure acting a bit weird when looking directly up in The End
- Fixed incorrect time of day with some mods and their dimensions (only works in Optifine G8 and above. Real-Time Shadows must be enabled)
- Fixed incorrect shadows getting cast by end gateway beams
- Fixed resource packs being able to completely disable a color when the player is underwater
- Fixed lava texture being broken with some resource packs
- Fixed vanilla stars being visible below horizon
Version Compatibility
| Update | Bedrock | Java |
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| 1.16.5 | × | ✓ |
| 1.16.4 | × | ✓ |
| 1.16.3 | × | ✓ |
| 1.16.2 | × | ✓ |
| 1.16.1 | × | ✓ |
| 1.15.2 | × | ✓ |
How To Install Complementary Shaders
Mod Download Links
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| Required Mods | OptiFine (!) Install the version required by the mod |
Steps To Install
| 1 | Download Optifine 1.16.5 >> OptiFine Official Download Site |
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| 2 | Install Complementary Shaders on CurseForge. Select the latest version >> Download from CurseForge |
| 3 | Run the Forge Java file *there is no need to change the install directory if you used the default directory to install Minecraft |
| 4 | Transfer the mod .jar files to your Minecraft's mod folder >> Know how to access it here |
| 5 | Run "Minecraft Launcher" |
| 6 | Select the Forge version that you want to play on. In this case, select "OptiFine1.16.5" |
| 7 | Press "Play" to run Minecraft with the mod |
Most Shaders Require OptiFine
For most Minecraft shaders to run, you need to have OptiFine installed with your Minecraft. Make sure to read the requirements and other mods required before you install a shader.
How To Install Optifine & ShadersOther Similar Mods
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BSL Shaders
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| Compatible Minecraft | Minecraft Java |
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| Latest Version | 1.16.5 |
| Required Mods | OptiFine |
The shader lowers the contrast of Minecraft, making the game slightly darker, smoother, and somewhat mute. A major improvement done by this shader is that it improves snow, rain, and water to an almost unbelievable degree.
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| Update 1.17.1 Patch Notes | |
| Forge 1.17.1 | Optifine 1.17.1 |
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