Minecraft Shader Pack

Simplicissimus Shader by RRe36

A shaderpack that tries to stay as simple as possible while still adding dynamic shadows and preserving as much of the vanilla rendering as possible.

Downloads: 220255 · Followers: 140 · updated 3 years ago · Latest: lNKYwjuL

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About Simplicissimus Shader

Simplicissimus Shader is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by RRe36. A shaderpack that tries to stay as simple as possible while still adding dynamic shadows and preserving as much of the vanilla rendering as possible.

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

Simplicissimus Shader maintains compatibility with 32 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.12 up to Minecraft 1.20.1. 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, Simplicissimus Shader is categorized as Potato, Shadows, 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: Simplicissimus Shader has been downloaded 220.3k times on Modrinth and was updated 3 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that RRe36 is actively maintaining Simplicissimus 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, OptiFine

Supported Minecraft versions (32): 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, Shadows, Vanilla Like

How to install Simplicissimus Shader

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.20.1.
  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 Simplicissimus Shader appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Simplicissimus Shader

Which Minecraft versions does Simplicissimus Shader support?

Simplicissimus Shader lists support for 32 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.20.1, 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 Simplicissimus Shader?

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

Does Simplicissimus Shader need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

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

Who created Simplicissimus Shader?

Simplicissimus Shader is published on Modrinth by RRe36. The project was first published 1184 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and RRe36's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Simplicissimus Shader still being updated?

Yes — Simplicissimus Shader was updated 3 years ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from RRe36 generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Simplicissimus Shader safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that RRe36 uploads for Simplicissimus Shader. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Simplicissimus 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 Simplicissimus Shader?

Simplicissimus Shader has been downloaded 220,255 times (220.3k) on Modrinth and has 140 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 Simplicissimus Shader use?

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

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Source, safety, and licensing

Simplicissimus 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 RRe36 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: Simplicissimus Shader was updated 3 years ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit RRe36's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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