Minecraft Shader Pack

BSL Shaders by CaptTatsu

Shaderpack for Minecraft: Java Edition. It's bright, colorful, and distinct.

Downloads: 26097069 · Followers: 5890 · updated 4 months ago · Latest: hIibTfxn

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About BSL Shaders

BSL Shaders is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by CaptTatsu. Shaderpack for Minecraft: Java Edition. It's bright, colorful, and distinct.

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

BSL Shaders maintains compatibility with 75 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.10 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, BSL Shaders is categorized as Bloom, Cartoon, and Low. 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: BSL Shaders has been downloaded 26.1M times on Modrinth and was updated 4 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that CaptTatsu is actively maintaining BSL Shaders.

Full description (from CaptTatsu)

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ABOUT

BSL Shaders is a shaderpack made exclusively for Minecraft: Java Edition. It's bright, colorful, and distinct. This shader includes realtime shadows, volumetric light, ambient occlusion, bloom, customizable clouds and water, and built in anti-aliasing. Additional effects are available, such as depth of field, motion blur, specular and normal mapping, celshading, world curvature, and more.

QUICK LINKS

  • [**capttatsu.com**](https://capttatsu.com/bslshaders/) is this project's official site, read the detailed description, FAQs and changelog here.
  • Follow me on [**Bluesky**](https://bsky.app/profile/capttatsu.com) and/or [**X/Twitter**](https://twitter.com/capttatsu) to get news on my shaderpack.
  • [**Join my discord server**](https://discord.com/invite/ZJd7jjA) for discussion, question, feature request, and bug report.
  • Like my shaderpack? Consider supporting on [**Patreon**](https://www.patreon.com/capttatsu).

AGREEMENT

You're allowed to...

  • Use this shaderpack for taking screenshots and videos.
  • Modify the shaderpack for personal use.
  • Publish your heavily modified version of the pack with my permission.

You're not allowed to...

  • Redistribute the shaderpack without my permission.
  • Claim (and rename) my shaderpack (or its code) as your own.
  • Use monetized URL shorteners to my site or files.

INSTALLATION

  • Download and install Optifine or Iris
  • Download the shaderpack
  • Put the shaderpack inside .minecraft\shaderpacks
  • Launch Minecraft
  • Open Options, Video Settings, Shaders
  • Choose BSL 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 (75): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.9.4, 1.9.3, 1.9.2, 1.9.1, 1.9, 1.8.9, 1.8.8, 1.8.7, 1.8.6, 1.8.5, 1.8.4, 1.8.3, 1.8.2, 1.8.1, 1.8, 1.7.10, 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, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1, 1.16, 1.15.2, 1.15.1, 1.15, 1.14.4, 1.14.3, 1.14.2, 1.14.1, 1.14, 1.13.2, 1.13.1, 1.13, 1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12, 1.11.2, 1.11.1, 1.11, 1.10.2, 1.10.1, 1.10

Categories: Bloom, Cartoon, Low

How to install BSL Shaders

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
  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 BSL Shaders appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about BSL Shaders

Which Minecraft versions does BSL Shaders support?

BSL Shaders lists support for 75 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.10. 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 BSL Shaders?

BSL 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 BSL Shaders into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does BSL Shaders need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

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

Who created BSL Shaders?

BSL Shaders is published on Modrinth by CaptTatsu. The project was first published 1320 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and CaptTatsu's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is BSL Shaders still being updated?

Yes — BSL Shaders was updated 4 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from CaptTatsu generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is BSL Shaders safe to download from Modrinth?

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

BSL Shaders has been downloaded 26,097,069 times (26.1M) on Modrinth and has 5,890 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 BSL Shaders use?

BSL Shaders is distributed under the LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling BSL Shaders into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

BSL 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 CaptTatsu 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: BSL Shaders was updated 4 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

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

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