Minecraft Shader Pack
Phoxel PT by Despatra
[WIP] A Minecraft shader that strives to capture some of the beauty of real life, mixed with the unique ambience and blocky beauty of the Minecraft we've all come to love
Downloads: 164095 · Followers: 158 · updated 3 months ago · Latest: HzxDiNcr
About Phoxel PT
Phoxel PT is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by Despatra. [WIP] A Minecraft shader that strives to capture some of the beauty of real life, mixed with the unique ambience and blocky beauty of the Minecraft we've all come to love
On the technical side, Phoxel PT ships for Iris Shaders. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Phoxel PT maintains compatibility with 12 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.20.4 up to Minecraft 26.1.2. 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, Phoxel PT is categorized as Colored Lighting, Path Tracing, 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: Phoxel PT has been downloaded 164.1k times on Modrinth and was updated 3 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that Despatra is actively maintaining Phoxel PT.
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 (12): 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4
Categories: Colored Lighting, Path Tracing, Vanilla Like
How to install Phoxel PT
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.1.2.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Phoxel PT appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Phoxel PT
Which Minecraft versions does Phoxel PT support?
Phoxel PT lists support for 12 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.1.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.20.4. 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 Phoxel PT?
Phoxel PT publishes files for Iris Shaders. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Phoxel PT into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Phoxel PT need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Phoxel PT is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Phoxel PT.
Who created Phoxel PT?
Phoxel PT is published on Modrinth by Despatra. The project was first published 809 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and Despatra's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Phoxel PT still being updated?
Yes — Phoxel PT was updated 3 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from Despatra generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Phoxel PT safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that Despatra uploads for Phoxel PT. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Phoxel PT 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 Phoxel PT?
Phoxel PT has been downloaded 164,095 times (164.1k) on Modrinth and has 158 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 Phoxel PT use?
Phoxel PT is distributed under the Apache 2.0 — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Phoxel PT into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Phoxel PT 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 Despatra before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: Apache 2.0 — permissive open source license (Apache-2.0).
Freshness signal: Phoxel PT was updated 3 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit Despatra's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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