Minecraft Shader Pack

Arc by Null

An attempt at a mostly realistic shader that maintains decent performance; for Minecraft Java.

Downloads: 765204 · Followers: 562 · updated 3 years ago · Latest: etcq6IIX

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About Arc

Arc is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by Null. An attempt at a mostly realistic shader that maintains decent performance; for Minecraft Java.

On the technical side, Arc ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Arc maintains compatibility with 16 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16 up to Minecraft 1.19.4. 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, Arc is categorized as Colored Lighting, Pbr, and Semi 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: Arc has been downloaded 765.2k times on Modrinth and was updated 3 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that Null is actively maintaining Arc.

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, OptiFine

Supported Minecraft versions (16): 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1, 1.16

Categories: Colored Lighting, Pbr, Semi Realistic

How to install Arc

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.19.4.
  2. Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into .minecraft/shaderpacks.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Arc appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Arc

Which Minecraft versions does Arc support?

Arc lists support for 16 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.19.4, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.16. 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 Arc?

Arc publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Arc into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Arc need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Arc is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Arc.

Who created Arc?

Arc is published on Modrinth by Null. The project was first published 1251 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and Null's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Arc still being updated?

Yes — Arc was updated 3 years ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from Null generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Arc safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that Null uploads for Arc. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Arc 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 Arc?

Arc has been downloaded 765,204 times (765.2k) on Modrinth and has 562 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 Arc use?

Arc is distributed under the MIT — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Arc into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Arc 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 Null before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: MIT — permissive open source license (MIT).

Freshness signal: Arc was updated 3 years ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit Null's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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