Minecraft with realistic graphics

The best Minecraft shaders give your world a proper makeover.

How to play realistic minecraft

If you'd like to craft, build, and explore in a vibrant landscape full of atmospheric light, realistic shadows, volumetric clouds, beautiful weather effects, and accurate reflections, you just need to install the best shaders.

This Minecraft guide will show you how to install the shaders correctly.

Once that's done, we've got a list of the best Minecraft shaders below, so you can choose your favourite. If you'd like to alter the appearance and texture of items and building blocks too, be sure to take a look at the best Minecraft texture packs afterwards.

How to install Minecraft shaders

1. Install Minecraft Forge.

   This makes adding and installing mods a whole lot easier. You can use our guide on how to install Minecraft Forge if you need some help.

2. Download Optifine. This makes Minecraft look better and run faster (and is so useful as a Mod it made it to our best Minecraft mods list), and also supports all manner of configurations.
3. Once you’ve downloa
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