Minecraft Shader Pack
Daybreak Shader by agentclone8
A simple vanilla plus shader with screen space reflections! In Alpha!
Downloads: 166693 · Followers: 43 · updated 2 years ago · Latest: cb7x1Vg4
About Daybreak Shader
Daybreak Shader is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by agentclone8. A simple vanilla plus shader with screen space reflections! In Alpha!
On the technical side, Daybreak Shader ships for Iris Shaders. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Daybreak Shader maintains compatibility with 8 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.20 up to Minecraft 1.21. 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.
Popularity: Daybreak Shader has been downloaded 166.7k times on Modrinth and was updated 2 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that agentclone8 is actively maintaining Daybreak Shader.
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 (8): 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20
How to install Daybreak Shader
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Daybreak Shader appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Daybreak Shader
Which Minecraft versions does Daybreak Shader support?
Daybreak Shader lists support for 8 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.20. 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 Daybreak Shader?
Daybreak Shader publishes files for Iris Shaders. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Daybreak Shader into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Daybreak Shader need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Daybreak Shader is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Daybreak Shader.
Who created Daybreak Shader?
Daybreak Shader is published on Modrinth by agentclone8. The project was first published 781 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and agentclone8's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Daybreak Shader still being updated?
Yes — Daybreak Shader was updated 2 years ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from agentclone8 generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Daybreak Shader safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that agentclone8 uploads for Daybreak Shader. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Daybreak Shader 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 Daybreak Shader?
Daybreak Shader has been downloaded 166,693 times (166.7k) on Modrinth and has 43 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 Daybreak Shader use?
Daybreak Shader is distributed under the CC0 — public domain dedication. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Daybreak Shader into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Daybreak Shader 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 agentclone8 before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: CC0 — public domain dedication (CC0-1.0).
Freshness signal: Daybreak Shader was updated 2 years ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit agentclone8's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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