How to Run Shaders Using Fabric in Minecraft
You probably know that you can run shaders using OptiFine, one of the most popular performance mods for Minecraft. But, you can also achieve this magical effect using Fabric, and that’s what we’ll cover in this guide. So, buckle up and let’s learn how to run shaders using Fabric in Minecraft.
What Do You Need to Run Shaders with Fabric?
To run shaders using Fabric in Minecraft 1.21, you will need a few components, includingFabric, Sodium, and Iris. Here are the steps you can follow to download and install them.
To download and install Fabric, you should visit theofficial Fabricdownload pageand get the installer. Then,run the installerand finally install Fabric. All of this is explained in detail in our guide onhow to install Fabric in Minecraftlinked here. There, you’ll also learn how to install Fabric API mod, which is very useful to have.
One more reason why you should follow our linked guide about Fabric mods is because Sodium and Iris are both Fabric mods. You can visit Sodium and Iris download pages to download the mods. Or, you can follow our guides toinstall Sodiumandinstall Iris in Minecraft.
Once you have downloaded the mods, you candrag and drop their files into the modsfolder inside the main Minecraft folder. If the mods folder doesn’t exist, you can always create it yourself. This step is also explained in our linked guide.
How to Download and Install Shaders for Minecraft Fabric
Now that you have set up Sodium and Iris, let’s see how to download and install some Minecraft shaders.
How to Use Shaders with Fabric in Minecraft
The only thing left to do now is to run shaders using Minecraft Fabric. Here are the steps you should follow:
Once you close the menu, you’ll see the world in the shader pack you chose. You can just as easily replace and disable the shader in the same menu. Moreover, you can check out otherFabric mods for Minecraftwhile you’re here.
Just like that, you can now not only play with shaders but easily run Minecraft with mods too using Fabric. However, this may be quite a difficult task for your machine. So, which shader pack are you going to try out first? Share with us in the comments below!
No, Optifine cannot work with Fabric, but you can use OptiFabric mod, which will help you achieve the same results.
Radojka Travar
I’m a gaming enthusiast with a strong passion for writing. My expertise lies in creating simple, to the point and clear content teaching you about various features, mechanics and community-based inventions related to Minecraft. In spare time, I love flying around in my Minecraft world and exploring stories of other pixelated games.
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