Essential's compatibility with both Fabric and Forge modloaders makes it simple to enhance your game with stunning shaders.

Adding mods for shaders
To enable shader support, choose the appropriate mod based on your modloader. Refer to the installation pages for detailed guidance:
- For Fabric users: Sodium & Iris
- For Forge users: OptiFine
To check which modloader you're currently using, look at the bottom left corner of your screen.

Finding shaderpacks
Our preferred source for high-quality shaders is Modrinth. It offers an easy-to-use platform with a wide selection of top-notch shaders. Explore their collection at Modrinth Shaders.
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