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Super Duper Vanilla
What Super Duper Vanilla is
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 suits
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 it does well
- 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
Getting started
- 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.
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.
Questions
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.
Facts from Super Duper Vanilla's own pages
- Community support
- Users are directed to the FlameRender Studios Discord, GitHub issues, Eldeston's Twitter, and YouTube channel for updates and discussion. · github.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limits
- The project lists Iris as unsupported for Minecraft 1.17.1 and earlier, and OptiFine as unsupported for Minecraft 1.13.2 and earlier. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Developer
- The project is developed by @Eldeston and presented by FlameRender Studios. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- Stable and latest releases are available through GitHub releases, Modrinth, and CurseForge, and a separate installer can install release or development versions. · github.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Installer
- An optional community-developed installer can install release or development builds, and the project describes it as a work in progress. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Iris support
- Iris 1.6.10+ with Minecraft 1.18.2+ is supported on Windows, Linux with Intel, AMD or Nvidia GPUs, and Apple M1 systems. · github.com, 1 Oct 2026
- License
- The project uses the FlameRender Studios License, which permits personal modifications and content creation and restricts redistribution except under specified conditions. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
- License disclaimer
- The project is provided as-is without warranty, and the license says its terms may be changed or reviewed by the author. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 1 Oct 2026
- License permissions
- The FlameRender Studios License permits personal modification, content creation use, and modpack redistribution when its credit and license conditions are met. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The project is developed by Eldeston and presented by FlameRender Studios. · github.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Minecraft compatibility
- The Modrinth page lists compatibility with Minecraft Java Edition versions 1.13.x through 1.21.8. · modrinth.com, 1 Oct 2026
- OptiFine limit
- OptiFine support is partial, varies by GPU vendor, and will not be prioritized or maintained starting with shader version 1.3.7. · github.com, 1 Oct 2026
- OptiFine support
- OptiFine support varies by GPU vendor and is no longer prioritized or maintained starting with shader version 1.3.7. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Other integrations
- The documented shader pipeline includes support references for Physics Mod and Distant Horizons in addition to Iris and OptiFine. · raw.githubusercontent.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The compatibility table lists Windows and Linux for Intel, AMD, and Nvidia GPUs, and Apple M1 support for Iris 1.18.2 or later. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Post-processing features
- Release 1.3.0 added SSAO, motion blur, sharpness, Lite TAA plus FXAA, chromatic aberration, and a darkness effect for Minecraft 1.19+. · github.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Super Duper Vanilla is a shader pack designed to convey the style of the cancelled Super Duper Graphics Pack and other popular Minecraft titles. · github.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Release caution
- The project states that latest builds and pre-release versions are expected to be unstable and asks users to report issues or bugs. · github.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Rendering features
- Release 1.3.5 added double-layered aerogel clouds, improved bloom, more configuration settings, and Physics Ocean mod support. · github.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Shader loaders
- The shader supports the Iris and OptiFine shader loaders. · modrinth.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project invites users to report issues in its repository and join the FlameRender Studios Discord. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Supported shader loaders
- The project documents compatibility with Iris and OptiFine. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
- What it is
- Super Duper Vanilla is a shader pack inspired by the cancelled Super Duper Graphics Pack and other popular Minecraft titles. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
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