Minecraft Shader Pack
Pegasus Shaders by timetravelbeard
A shader that blends high performance range with new features, and lots of stylistic range!
Downloads: 711666 · Followers: 251 · updated 5 months ago · Latest: Iv0aHhDV
About Pegasus Shaders
Pegasus Shaders is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by timetravelbeard. A shader that blends high performance range with new features, and lots of stylistic range!
On the technical side, Pegasus Shaders ships for Iris Shaders. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Pegasus Shaders maintains compatibility with 24 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.19 up to Minecraft 1.21.9. 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, Pegasus Shaders is categorized as Atmosphere, Fantasy, and Pbr. 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: Pegasus Shaders has been downloaded 711.7k times on Modrinth and was updated 5 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that timetravelbeard is actively maintaining Pegasus 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
Supported Minecraft versions (24): 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
Categories: Atmosphere, Fantasy, Pbr
How to install Pegasus Shaders
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.9.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Pegasus Shaders appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Pegasus Shaders
Which Minecraft versions does Pegasus Shaders support?
Pegasus Shaders lists support for 24 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.9, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.19. 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 Pegasus Shaders?
Pegasus Shaders publishes files for Iris Shaders. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Pegasus Shaders into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Pegasus Shaders need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Pegasus Shaders is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Pegasus Shaders.
Who created Pegasus Shaders?
Pegasus Shaders is published on Modrinth by timetravelbeard. The project was first published 703 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and timetravelbeard's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Pegasus Shaders still being updated?
Yes — Pegasus Shaders was updated 5 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from timetravelbeard generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Pegasus Shaders safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that timetravelbeard uploads for Pegasus Shaders. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Pegasus 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 Pegasus Shaders?
Pegasus Shaders has been downloaded 711,666 times (711.7k) on Modrinth and has 251 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 Pegasus Shaders use?
Pegasus Shaders is distributed under the LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Pegasus Shaders into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Pegasus 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 timetravelbeard 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: Pegasus Shaders was updated 5 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit timetravelbeard's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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