Today, I will show you how you can install shaders in Minecraft 1.21 without optifine. Yes, you can use shaders without optifine using iris mod which allows its user to use shaders without optifine. I know it is a pain to wait for optifine to release so it’s the best alternative to use shaders.
So, without wasting any time let’s get into it. This article will show you how you can download and install iris mod in Minecraft 1.21
Download Iris Mod
To begin with the installation you need to download the Iris mod first, click down the below link to download
Download Iris mod: Click Here
Click on Download Universal jar to download iris mod, make sure you have Java installed or you will face an error while installing it, also make sure you have run your game with the same version you are installing iris for in my case it’s 1.21.
Install iris mod
Now, to install it open the mod you have downloaded with Java. This will open up the installer. Change the edition to ‘Iris Standalone’. Change the game version to the version you want and click the ‘install’ button. Iris Shaders will then be installed.
Download and add some shaders
After, downloading and installing iris you need some shaders to use so click here to check out some amazing shaders for your PC Click Here. These are mostly for low-end shaders.
Now, simply go to video settings in your game click on shader packs, and choose your desired shader.
And, That is it you can now play Minecraft with shaders without using optifine. If you have any problem related to how you can download and install shaders in Minecraft 1.21 contact me through Discord.
