Pelagic
Java shader pack listed for Minecraft 26.x. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
A high-quality ocean-focused shader pack that completely overhauls underwater graphics, adding path-traced lighting, volumetric rays, and dynamic caustics.
⬇ Download on Modrinth
PELAGIC is a Minecraft shader pack focused on immersive underwater environments, atmospheric lighting, and cinematic ocean exploration. Discover vibrant coral reefs, forgotten ruins, and mysterious depths with enhanced water visuals and customizable graphics Dynamic Water Waves — Natural-looking waves that bring oceans, rivers, and lakes to life. Water Reflections — Reflective surfaces that add depth and atmosphere to the world. Blue Underwater Atmosphere — Rich blue and turquoise tones create a beautiful underwater environment. Underwater Depth & Fog — Atmospheric distance fog adds a sense of depth beneath the surface. Enhanced Lighting — Improved lighting and shading for a more immersive world. Multiple Quality Presets — Choose Performance, Balanced, Oceanic, Cinematic, or Ultra to suit your hardware and visual preferences Performance Flexibility — Enjoy enhanced visuals with settings designed for different levels of hardware.
Performance — Prioritizes FPS on lower-end hardware.
Balanced — A balance between visuals and performance.
Oceanic — Focuses on beautiful water and immersive underwater scenery.
Cinematic — Enhanced visual atmosphere for screenshots and exploration.
RTX 5090 — The highest visual quality and most demanding settings.
I strongly recommend downloading specifically version 1.1 and using iris + sodium
SpoilerRECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH PRESET:
PERFOMANCE: GPU:GTX 1060/RX 5600 XT CPU:3600X/11400KF/12400KF/5500 8/16GB RAM
BALANCE: GPU:RTX 2080TI/RX 6700XT CPU: 5600X/13400KF/5700X/14400KF 16/32GB RAM
OCEANIC: (same as balance maybe)
CINEMATIC: GPU:3080/4070/6800XT/6900XT CPU:5800X/14600KF/5500X3D/7500X3D 32/64GB RAM
RTX 5090: GPU: RTX 5080/RTX 5090 CPU:7800X3D/9800X3D/14900KS/9950X3D2 32/64GB RAM
SpoilerMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH PRESET:
PERFOMANCE: GPU:GTX 960 4 GB/RX 470 4/6GB CPU:6400/1200 4/8GB
BALANCE: GPU:GTX 1060 6GB/RX 580 8GB CPU:2600/10400 8-16GB
OCEANIC (same as balance maybe)
CINEMATIC: GPU: GTX 1080TI/RX 5700XT CPU:5600X/12400KF 16/32GB RAM
RTX 5090: GPU: 4080/RX 7900XTX CPU:7500X3D/14900K 32GB RAM
SpoilerSHADER IS NOT DONE YET THERE MAY BE MANY BUGS AND CRASHES ON SOME DEVICES THE OPTIMIZATION ISNT FINISHED EITHER IF YOU FOUND ANY BUG YOU CAN SEND IT IN DISCORD AND I WILL TRY TO FIX IT
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .zip (resource pack)
- Minecraft version listed: 26.2
- 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.
- Downloads as PELAGIC_2.3.zip
- Download size: 2.2 MB
- Download link checked 19 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.