The best shaders for Minecraft Java edition of 2020! Please note that I left every shader to its default settings, so even though there are settings ingame for changing the shader quality and performance, this comparison is based on the default values.
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1. SEUS Renewed
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Download from: Official SEUS site
Performance requirement: High
Latest version of the legendary SEUS shader. Previously I used both SEUS v10 and v11 and loved them both.
2. Sildur's Vibrant Shaders (Extreme)
Download from: Official Sildur's site
Performance requirement: Medium
Very colorful and 'happy' feeling shader. Even though this is the extreme version of the shader, the performance requirement is quite medium – even on the lower end of this list.
3. Sildur's Vibrant Shaders (Lite)
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Download from: Official Sildur's site
Performance requirement: Medium-Low?
The previous one was the extreme version, this is the lite version. I see very little change in frame rate between the two versions. Maybe they truly are that similar in FPS, or maybe Minecraft just utilizes the extra frames to something else. Just give it a try if the higher end versions lag!
4. Chocapic13 V8 (Ultra)
Download from: Curse Forge
Performance requirement: Medium-High
I have never used Chocapic13's shaders to my knowledge, but I think it is pretty popular, so I included it in this list. Has pretty 'realistic' feeling, and decent frame rates.
5. Continuum 2
Download from: Official Continuum site
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Performance requirement: Extreme
Very realistic shader with a high performance impact. Not sure how much it can be customized for lower performance impact – as I said in the beginning, these performance values are based on the default shader settings.
6. Continuum v1.3
Download from: Official Continuum site
Performance requirement: Extreme
Honestly, I kinda prefer the older Continuum version to the new Continuum 2. I like the colors, and I used to use it in my cinematic back couple years ago. Very high performance hit, but if your computer can handle it, it can give very nice screenshots for an example.
7. KUDA Shaders v6.1
Download from: KUDA's developer site
Performance requirement: Medium
Another legendary shader, stands next to SEUS in my opinion. There's a newer shader from the same creator as KUDA called 'projectLuma', but it did not work for me for some reason – that's why I wanted to go with the classic KUDA instead.
8. Robobo1221's Shader v7.1 (Extreme)
Download from: Minecraft Forum
Performance requirement: Extreme
Extreme performance requirements, very beautiful. Has very nice weather effects, which makes it really stand out in this comparison. Check out the video above!
9. Robobo1221's Shader v7.1 (Medium)
Download from: Paradox Forum (Link disabled, as I think the forum got hacked – it redirects me to scam ads)
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Alternative download: Github
Performance requirement: Medium
More performance friendly version. Has some features missing from the extreme version, but way higher frame rates. Choose the version that better suits your desktop computer or laptop!
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10. Sushi Shaders v2
Download from: Minecraft Forum
Performance requirement: Medium
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Sushi Shaders has pretty unique colors compared to the rest, so I decided to include it. I also like the water, but the color screme is a bit too cold/blue for my liking.
BSL Shaders
BycapttatsuShaderpack for Minecraft: Java Edition with high customization and optimization.
Chocapic13' Shaders
ByChoca_13Fast and High Quality Shaderpack
Complementary Shaders
ByEminGTRShaderpack that aims to be good at everything.
Beyond Belief Shaders
Byunicornblood2468A shaderpack that has evolved tremendously over the years!
AstraLex Shader (BSL Edit)
ByLexBoosTBSL Shader (EDIT) with a lot of cool options !
Chocapic13' High Performance shaders
ByChoca_13A simple high framerate shaderpack for gameplay
Vanilla Plus Shader
ByRRe36A shaderpack looking like Vanilla, but with better clouds and shadows.
Nostalgia Shader
ByRRe36A shader designed to replicate the feel of the first days of the shadersmod.
Oceano Shaders 3.0
ByLittleRoofieA Vibrant Tropical Shaderpack for Minecraft Java Edition
projectLUMA Shaderpack
BydedelnerprojectLUMA is a shaderpack made for the Minecraft Shaders Mod (OptiFine)
Tea Shaders
Byunicornblood2468Vanilla Minecraft with a little extra!
Voyager Shader
Bysymbiome67If you want some realism , this shaders is for you !
SORA Shaders
BysqueakypistonmcHigh Performance Gameplay Oriented Customizable lightweight shaders for Java Minecraft
Kappa Shader
ByRRe36A realistic but still kinda stylized shaderpack.
MakeUp - Ultra Fast | Shaders
ByXavierFSTHigh performance shaders. Gameplay oriented. Lightweight.
Exposa Unique Shaders
BynegorolxvvShaders that are truly unique... In their own way.
RRe36's Shader
ByRRe36A new version of my very first shader from 2014.
Sunflawer Shaders
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Simplicissimus Shader
ByRRe36A shader that is about as simple as it gets.
Skylec Shader
ByMCH_YamaRinShader Pack for Optifine