





Refract Shaders
Refract Shaders, a visual overhaul designed to let a new light onto your Minecraft worlds! This pack focuses on creating a vibrant environment

Downloads
Click Here to Download Refract Shaders on Modrinth
Make sure to select the latest version compatible with your Minecraft client
This shader pack includes:
- Colored Shadows Through Glass: look as sunlight filters dynamically through stained glass blocks, casting beautifully tinted shadows across parts of your interiors and builds.
- High-Quality Water: Dive into gorgeous, detailed water environments that look good whether you are standing on the shore or exploring the deep.
- Dynamic Shadows: Experience crisp, real-time shadows that ground your structures, foliage, and landscapes in reality during the day.
- Stunning Night Sky & Stars: Look up to experience a densely packed, glowing starry night sky that makes nighttime exploration a visual treat. (night work in progress)
Installation
To run Refract Shaders:
- Install a Shader Loader: First, ensure you have the Iris mod (recommended for performance) or OptiFine installed for your desired Minecraft version.
- Access the Shaders Menu: Launch the game, navigate to Options -> Video Settings, and click on Shader Packs (or Shaders).
- Open the Folder: Click the Open Shader Pack Folder button to open the directory on your computer.
- Add the Shader: Download the Refract Shaders
.zipfile from the downloads section above and drop it directly into the folder. (Do not unzip the file). - Activate: Return to the game, select Refract Shaders from the in-game list, click Apply
this shader pack is still in development
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .zip (resource pack)
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2
- How to install: Download the .zip resource pack — do not unzip it. → Put it in .minecraft/resourcepacks. → Enable it in Options → Resource Packs.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — see the MC Java Mods guides for the full walkthrough.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Downloads as RefractShaders_v22.2.17.zip
- Download size: 83 KB
- Download link checked 10 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.