Minecraft Shader Pack

Builder's QOL Shaders by Builderb0y

A lightweight shader pack designed to enhance the vanilla aesthetic.

Downloads: 655153 · Followers: 262 · updated 3 years ago · Latest: QLiPA3d1

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About Builder's QOL Shaders

Builder's QOL Shaders is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by Builderb0y. A lightweight shader pack designed to enhance the vanilla aesthetic.

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

Builder's QOL Shaders maintains compatibility with 34 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.12 up to Minecraft 1.20.3. 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, Builder's QOL Shaders is categorized as Potato, and Vanilla Like. 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: Builder's QOL Shaders has been downloaded 655.2k times on Modrinth and was updated 3 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that Builderb0y is actively maintaining Builder's QOL 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 (34): 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

Categories: Potato, Vanilla Like

How to install Builder's QOL Shaders

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.20.3.
  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 Builder's QOL Shaders appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Builder's QOL Shaders

Which Minecraft versions does Builder's QOL Shaders support?

Builder's QOL Shaders lists support for 34 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.20.3, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.12. 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 Builder's QOL Shaders?

Builder's QOL 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 Builder's QOL Shaders into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Builder's QOL Shaders need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

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

Who created Builder's QOL Shaders?

Builder's QOL Shaders is published on Modrinth by Builderb0y. The project was first published 1313 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and Builderb0y's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Builder's QOL Shaders still being updated?

Yes — Builder's QOL Shaders was updated 3 years ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from Builderb0y generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Builder's QOL Shaders safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that Builderb0y uploads for Builder's QOL Shaders. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Builder's QOL 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 Builder's QOL Shaders?

Builder's QOL Shaders has been downloaded 655,153 times (655.2k) on Modrinth and has 262 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 Builder's QOL Shaders use?

Builder's QOL Shaders is distributed under the CC BY-NC — attribution, non-commercial. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Builder's QOL Shaders into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Builder's QOL 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 Builderb0y before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: CC BY-NC — attribution, non-commercial (CC-BY-NC-4.0).

Freshness signal: Builder's QOL Shaders was updated 3 years ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit Builderb0y's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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