Super Duper Vanilla is a free shader pack for Minecraft Java Edition, inspired by the cancelled Super Duper Graphics Pack and other Minecraft titles. Developed by Eldeston and presented by FlameRender Studios, it supports the Iris and OptiFine shader loaders. The project lists compatibility with Minecraft Java Edition versions 1.13.x through 1.21.8. Its listed effects include shadows, reflections, volumetric lighting, clouds, bloom, fog, water caustics, ambient occlusion, depth of field, lens flares, motion blur, and parallax occlusion mapping. Release notes cite layered aerogel clouds, improved bloom, additional configuration settings, and Physics Ocean support. Iris 1.6.10 or later is listed for Minecraft 1.18.2 or later, while Iris is unsupported for Minecraft 1.17.1 and earlier. OptiFine support is partial, depends on GPU vendor, and is no longer prioritized or maintained starting with shader version 1.3.7. Stable and latest builds are available through Modrinth and CurseForge, but the project warns that latest and pre-release builds may be unstable. The license permits personal modifications and content creation, with conditions for redistribution.
Who it is for
This shader pack suits Minecraft Java Edition players seeking the visual effects it lists and using a compatible Iris or OptiFine setup. It may also suit creators making content under the project's license terms.
What is good
- Free to use
- Lists compatibility with Minecraft Java Edition 1.13.x through 1.21.8
- Includes shadows, reflections, clouds, and bloom
- Stable releases are available through Modrinth and CurseForge
What to know first
- Iris is unsupported on Minecraft 1.17.1 and earlier
- OptiFine support is partial and varies by GPU vendor
- Latest and pre-release builds may be unstable
Verdict
Super Duper Vanilla offers a broad set of listed visual effects for Minecraft Java Edition, with compatibility depending on the loader and version. OptiFine support is limited, and newer or pre-release builds may be unstable.
Get started with Super Duper Vanilla
- Open the project website on GitHub.
- Check the Minecraft version and shader loader compatibility for your setup.
- Get a stable or latest release through Modrinth or CurseForge.
- Install and use the shader pack with Iris or OptiFine.
- Optionally use the community-developed installer for a release or development build.
Questions about Super Duper Vanilla
How much does Super Duper Vanilla cost?
It is free, and the project lists a Free plan.
Which Minecraft edition does it support?
The project lists compatibility with Minecraft Java Edition versions 1.13.x through 1.21.8.
Which shader loaders are supported?
The project documents support for Iris and OptiFine. OptiFine support is partial, varies by GPU vendor, and is no longer prioritized or maintained starting with shader version 1.3.7.
Where can I get a release?
Stable and latest releases are available through the project's Modrinth and CurseForge pages.
What does the license allow?
It permits personal modifications and content creation. Redistribution is subject to conditions, including credit and license requirements.
Who develops the project?
It is developed by Eldeston and presented by FlameRender Studios.
Compared on Minecraft shader packs
- Free plan
- Yes
- Edition support
- java
- Loader support
- both
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- PBR materials
- Yes
- Supported versions
- 1.18.2+, 1.17.1+, 1.14.2+
- Visual effects
- shadows, reflections, volumetric lighting, clouds, bloom, fog, water caustics, ambient occlusion, depth of field, lens flares, motion blur, parallax occlusion mapping
