Amethyst Shaders

⭐ ⭐ (248 endorsements) 📥 411,396 downloads 📌 v2.4 📅 5/26/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By gamerbenyt · colored-lighting

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/14/2025 📅 Created: 5/26/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #12 of 72 colored-lighting mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

## What are Amethyst Shaders (https://img.shields.io/badge/1.8.9–1.21.11-Blue?logo=modrinth&label=Game%20Versions&style=flat&color=242629&labelColor=00AF5C&logoColor=white)](https://modrinth.com/shader/amethyst-shaders) (https://img.shields.io/modrinth/dt/amethyst-shaders?logo=modrinth&label=&style=flat&color=242629&labelColor=00AF5C&logoColor=white)](https://modrinth.com/shader/amethyst-shaders) (https://img.shields.io/badge/Versions-1.8.9–1.21.8-e04e14?labelColor=242629)](https://curseforge.com/minecraft/shaders/amethyst-shaders) (https://cf.way2muchnoise.eu/full_1277376.svg)](https://curseforge.com/minecraft/shaders/amethyst-shaders) Based on (https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined) Supports Distant Horizons AND PBR! Amethyst Shaders are a modified version on (https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined), with quite a few tweaks to suit our visual style. **It is an Official Amethyst Group Project, made by gamerbenyt.** **Amethyst Shaders** is in a **very Early Alpha state**, and has many bugs. If you encounter any bugs, please (https://github.com/gamerbenyt/amethyst-shaders/issues/new) on the **Amethyst Shaders Support Github**. **Modifications:** - **Daytime sky is more blue** - **Clouds have a thick shiny outline to them (does not reflect world outline preferences)** - **All blocks are more vibrant** - **The Nether is more contrasty (eg. brighter blue in soul sand valleys)** - **The End has brighter beams (the fog-type thing) and more stars** - **The End has a brighter blue-ish-purple sky** - **Rain adds visible light rays to light-emmiting blocks (eg. nether portal)** - **Modified pixelated shadows, included in the default profile.** Our Developers say that they prefer the Reimagined style, as that is what Amethyst Shaders is based on, but there is an option for the Unbound visual style, like normal Complementary. ### Notice: Though Amethyst Shaders is based on (https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined), it **WILL NOT** be getting updates when Reimagined does, and the only updates that will be brought over from (https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined), is their updated license, though updates to the license are very rare. We include the Complementary License and follow it, but you must also agree to (https://github.com/gamerbenyt/Amethyst/blob/main/LICENSE) ### Don't give us the credit! **Amethyst Shaders is based on (https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined), and we have only modified it to our liking! Go support the (https://www.patreon.com/emingt)!** ## Amethyst Shaders 2.3 Out Now! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/9myM2q3T05Y" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> ## Compatibility Amethyst Shaders was build and playtesting using (https://modrinth.com/mod/iris) but should have some compatibility with (https://optifine.net/home), as (https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined) works on (https://optifine.net/home). We cannot guarantee that all features will be functional, or function correctly on (https://optifine.net/home), but most people use (https://modrinth.com/mod/iris) nowadays anyways, so it should be no problem. ## Other Stuff ### **GET OUR FREE** (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13FiIDOtwQOllx-MAMbBx9lLRw80YE5s9?usp=drive_link)!

## What are Amethyst Shaders [!(https://img.shields.io/badge/1. 8. 9–1. 21. 11-Blue?logo=modrinth&label=Game%20Versions&style=flat&color=242629&labelColor=00AF5C&logoColor=white)](https://modrinth.com/shader/amethyst-shaders) [![](https://img.shields.io/modrinth/dt/amethyst-shaders?logo=modrinth&label=&style=flat&color=242629&labelColor=00AF5C&logoColor=white)](https://modrinth.com/shader/amethyst-shaders) [!(https://img.shields.io/badge/Versions-1. 8. 9–1. 21. 8-e04e14?labelColor=242629)](https://curseforge.com/minecraft/shaders/amethyst-shaders) [!(https://cf.way2muchnoise.eu/full_1277376.svg)](https://curseforge.com/minecraft/shaders/amethyst-shaders)

Based on [Complementary Reimagined](https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined)

Supports Distant Horizons AND PBR!

Amethyst Shaders are a modified version on [Complementary Reimagined](https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined), with quite a few tweaks to suit our visual style. It is an Official Amethyst Group Project, made by gamerbenyt.

Amethyst Shaders is in a very Early Alpha state, and has many bugs. If you encounter any bugs, please [create a ticket](https://github.com/gamerbenyt/amethyst-shaders/issues/new) on the Amethyst Shaders Support Github.

Modifications: - Daytime sky is more blue - Clouds have a thick shiny outline to them (does not reflect world outline preferences) - All blocks are more vibrant - The Nether is more contrasty (eg. brighter blue in soul sand valleys) - The End has brighter beams (the fog-type thing) and more stars - The End has a brighter blue-ish-purple sky - Rain adds visible light rays to light-emmiting blocks (eg. nether portal) - Modified pixelated shadows, included in the default profile.

Our Developers say that they prefer the Reimagined style, as that is what Amethyst Shaders is based on, but there is an option for the Unbound visual style, like normal Complementary.

### Notice: Though Amethyst Shaders is based on [Complementary Reimagined](https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined), it WILL NOT be getting updates when Reimagined does, and the only updates that will be brought over from [Complementary Reimagined](https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined), is their updated license, though updates to the license are very rare. We include the Complementary License and follow it, but you must also agree to [Our License](https://github.com/gamerbenyt/Amethyst/blob/main/LICENSE)

### Don't give us the credit! Amethyst Shaders is based on (https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined), and we have only modified it to our liking! Go support the (https://www.patreon.com/emingt)!**

## Amethyst Shaders 2. 3 Out Now!

## Compatibility Amethyst Shaders was build and playtesting using [Iris](https://modrinth.com/mod/iris) but should have some compatibility with [Optifine](https://optifine.net/home), as [Complementary Reimagined](https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-reimagined) works on [Optifine](https://optifine.net/home). We cannot guarantee that all features will be functional, or function correctly on [Optifine](https://optifine.net/home), but most people use [Iris](https://modrinth.com/mod/iris) nowadays anyways, so it should be no problem.

## Other Stuff ### GET OUR FREE [WALLPAPERS**](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13FiIDOtwQOllx-MAMbBx9lLRw80YE5s9?usp=drive_link)!

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📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Shaders
Author
gamerbenyt
Version
2.4
Downloads
411,396
Endorsements
248
Category
colored-lighting
Created
5/26/2025
Updated
12/14/2025
Game Versions
1.8.9, 1.9, 1.9.1, 1.9.2, 1.9.3
Tags
colored-lighting, fantasy, semi-realistic

🔧 How to Install Minecraft Shaders Mods

Download from Modrinth. Use Prism Launcher or drop into your mods folder.

📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Minecraft Shaders →

Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.

🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Minecraft Shaders commands, item IDs, and more.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Shaders versions does Amethyst Shaders support?

The author lists 1.8.9, 1.9, 1.9.1, 1.9.2, 1.9.3, 1.9.4. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of Amethyst Shaders?

Version 2.4, published 2025-12-14 with 411,396 downloads recorded at the source.

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