Minecraft Shader Pack
Alpha Piscium by Luna5ama
High-quality realistic Minecraft shaderpack.
Downloads: 211753 · Followers: 185 · updated 1 month ago · Latest: xJlZOyqR
About Alpha Piscium
Alpha Piscium is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by Luna5ama. High-quality realistic Minecraft shaderpack.
On the technical side, Alpha Piscium ships for Iris Shaders. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Alpha Piscium maintains compatibility with 17 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.20.5 up to Minecraft 26.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.
Content-wise, Alpha Piscium is categorized as High, Path Tracing, and Realistic. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft shader pack category so you can pair it with other shader packs from the same tag on this site.
Popularity: Alpha Piscium has been downloaded 211.8k times on Modrinth and was updated 1 month ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that Luna5ama is actively maintaining Alpha Piscium.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Loaders / platforms: Iris Shaders
Supported Minecraft versions (17): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.20.6, 1.20.5
Categories: High, Path Tracing, Realistic
How to install Alpha Piscium
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Alpha Piscium appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Alpha Piscium
Which Minecraft versions does Alpha Piscium support?
Alpha Piscium lists support for 17 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.20.5. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.
What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Alpha Piscium?
Alpha Piscium publishes files for Iris Shaders. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Alpha Piscium into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Alpha Piscium need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Alpha Piscium is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Alpha Piscium.
Who created Alpha Piscium?
Alpha Piscium is published on Modrinth by Luna5ama. The project was first published 299 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and Luna5ama's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Alpha Piscium still being updated?
Yes — Alpha Piscium was updated 1 month ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from Luna5ama generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Alpha Piscium safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that Luna5ama uploads for Alpha Piscium. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Alpha Piscium directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install shader pack files from unknown third-party sites.
How popular is Alpha Piscium?
Alpha Piscium has been downloaded 211,753 times (211.8k) on Modrinth and has 185 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft shader pack.
What license does Alpha Piscium use?
Alpha Piscium is distributed under the GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Alpha Piscium into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Alpha Piscium is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from Luna5ama before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license (GPL-3.0-only).
Freshness signal: Alpha Piscium was updated 1 month ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit Luna5ama's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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