Bloop Shaders is a free shader for Minecraft Java Edition, with settings intended to accommodate different hardware capabilities. Performance-oriented profiles and simple controls target low-end PCs, while higher graphics options are available for more powerful systems. The shader includes real-time shadows with simple and advanced filtering, floodfill lighting, ambient occlusion, volumetric light and mist, and cloud and contact shadows. Listed material features include LabPBR compatibility, parallax occlusion mapping, and material screen-space reflections. Other effects include bloom, depth of field, custom tonemapping, and temporal anti-aliasing with anti-ghosting support on entities. Bloop supports Distant Horizons, including its shadows, the Physics Mod, and various modded blocks. The listing identifies Minecraft Java versions 1.16.x through 1.21.x and 26.1.x through 26.3 as compatible, and names Iris and OptiFine as supported loaders. The shader is listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its license is CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0, and its project page links to a Discord server.
Who it is for
Bloop Shaders suits Minecraft Java players who want a choice of performance-oriented or higher graphics settings. It may also fit players using Iris or OptiFine, Distant Horizons, or the Physics Mod.
What is good
- Free shader with profiles for different hardware.
- Includes real-time shadows and ambient occlusion.
- Supports Distant Horizons and the Physics Mod.
- Lists Iris and OptiFine support.
What to know first
- Listed for Minecraft Java Edition only.
- License is CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0.
Verdict
Bloop Shaders offers a broad set of lighting, shadow, and material effects alongside performance-oriented profiles. Check the listed game versions and Java-only support against your setup.
Get started with Bloop Shaders
- Open the Bloop Shaders project page.
- Use Minecraft Java Edition with Iris or OptiFine.
- Choose a performance-oriented profile or higher graphics options for your system.
- Adjust the shader's simple settings.
Questions about Bloop Shaders
How much does Bloop Shaders cost?
The listed plan is free at 0.00 USD per free.
Which platforms does it support?
It is listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Which Minecraft versions are compatible?
The listing identifies 1.16.x through 1.21.x and 26.1.x through 26.3.
Which loaders does it support?
It supports both Iris and OptiFine.
What license does it use?
The project is licensed CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0.
Does it support other mods?
It supports Distant Horizons, including shadows, the Physics Mod, and various modded blocks.
Bloop Shaders plans and pricing
All plansCompared on Minecraft shader packs
- Free plan
- Yes
- Edition support
- java
- Loader support
- both
- Hardware tier
- low
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- PBR materials
- Yes
- Supported versions
- 1.16.x, 1.17.x, 1.18.x, 1.19.x, 1.20.x, 1.21.x, 26.1.x
- Visual effects
- real-time shadows, floodfill lighting, ambient occlusion, PBR materials, parallax occlusion mapping, screen-space reflections, volumetric light and mist, clouds, bloom, depth of field, custom tonemapping, temporal anti-aliasing
