Minecraft Shader Pack
Bliss Shaders by Xonk
A well performing fantasy styled shaderpack with emphasis on scene variation and customization.
Downloads: 12448079 · Followers: 2658 · updated 8 months ago · Latest: kC2Y8q1P
About Bliss Shaders
Bliss Shaders is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by Xonk. A well performing fantasy styled shaderpack with emphasis on scene variation and customization.
On the technical side, Bliss Shaders ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Bliss Shaders maintains compatibility with 33 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.17 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, Bliss Shaders is categorized as Atmosphere, Fantasy, and Medium. 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: Bliss Shaders has been downloaded 12.4M times on Modrinth and was updated 8 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that Xonk is actively maintaining Bliss Shaders.
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 (33): 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, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 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
Categories: Atmosphere, Fantasy, Medium
How to install Bliss Shaders
- 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 Bliss Shaders appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Bliss Shaders
Which Minecraft versions does Bliss Shaders support?
Bliss Shaders lists support for 33 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.17. 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 Bliss Shaders?
Bliss Shaders publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Bliss Shaders into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Bliss Shaders need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Bliss Shaders is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Bliss Shaders.
Who created Bliss Shaders?
Bliss Shaders is published on Modrinth by Xonk. The project was first published 1116 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and Xonk's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Bliss Shaders still being updated?
Yes — Bliss Shaders was updated 8 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from Xonk generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Bliss Shaders safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that Xonk uploads for Bliss Shaders. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Bliss Shaders 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 Bliss Shaders?
Bliss Shaders has been downloaded 12,448,079 times (12.4M) on Modrinth and has 2,658 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 Bliss Shaders use?
Bliss Shaders is distributed under the LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Bliss Shaders into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Bliss Shaders 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 Xonk before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED (LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved).
Freshness signal: Bliss Shaders was updated 8 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit Xonk's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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