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The Better Default

The Better Default

RTX feel, volumetricish lighting And great performance for a shader.

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Compatibility

Minecraft: Java Edition

1.21.5–1.21.11

Platforms

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Creators

Gr1mly4Memes
Gr1mly4MemesMember

Details

Licensed MIT
Published 3 weeks ago
Updated 3 weeks ago

The Better Default

A lightweight, high-performance shaderpack for Minecraft 1.21+. Designed to look like "Minecraft 2.0" - keeping the vanilla feel while adding modern lighting, shadows, and atmosphere.

Features

  • Dynamic Lighting: Handheld torches light up the area.
  • Colored Lights: Soul lanterns are blue, Redstone is red.
  • Better Water: Reflective and blue, no more dark void.
  • Atmosphere: Soft bloom, godrays, and waving foliage.
  • Performance: Optimized for high FPS on Iris/Sodium.

Compatibility

  • Requires Iris (and Sodium).
  • Works on Minecraft 1.21+.