Minecraft Shader Pack

DERCODE by sone4ka

Realistic & Fantasy Shader based on Derivative shader

Downloads: 95763 · Followers: 39 · updated 1 month ago · Latest: foQdIe7M

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About DERCODE

DERCODE is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by sone4ka. Realistic & Fantasy Shader based on Derivative shader

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

DERCODE maintains compatibility with 16 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.20.1 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, DERCODE is categorized as Fantasy, Path Tracing, and 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: DERCODE has been downloaded 95.8k times on Modrinth and was updated 1 month ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that sone4ka is actively maintaining DERCODE.

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): 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, 1.20.1

Categories: Fantasy, Path Tracing, Realistic

How to install DERCODE

  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 DERCODE appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about DERCODE

Which Minecraft versions does DERCODE support?

DERCODE lists support for 16 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.20.1. 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 DERCODE?

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

Does DERCODE need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

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

Who created DERCODE?

DERCODE is published on Modrinth by sone4ka. The project was first published 91 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and sone4ka's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is DERCODE still being updated?

Yes — DERCODE was updated 1 month ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from sone4ka generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is DERCODE safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that sone4ka uploads for DERCODE. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading DERCODE 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 DERCODE?

DERCODE has been downloaded 95,763 times (95.8k) on Modrinth and has 39 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 DERCODE use?

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

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Source, safety, and licensing

DERCODE 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 sone4ka 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: DERCODE was updated 1 month ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit sone4ka's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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