FastPBR
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #9 of 223 atmosphere mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
## What is the FastPBR Shader? This is a fast shaderpack that still offers high-quality visuals and uses PBR atmospherics, hence its name.
PBR does not mean specular support, so do not confuse these terms despite this being a common misconception in the shaderpacks community.
## Where can I download it? Either here or via my website (link below).
## What features does it offer? Dynamic soft shadows Optional screen-space indirect lighting using HBIL Temporal Anti-Aliasing and Upscaling (TAAU) Procedural realistic skybox including volumetric clouds Volumetric fog Various optional lens effects such as depth of field, lens flares and vignette Compatibility with Distant Horizons since v2. 0
## Any Requirements? Iris 1. 6. 0 or newer OptiFine is NOT supported and will not be unless it catches up with Iris' more advanced featureset A graphics card that supports OpenGL 4. 3 or newer Windows/Linux
## External Links: My Website: (https://rre36.com) * My Discord Server: (https://discord.gg/y5xzQ6H)
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FastPBR is a fast shaderpack for Minecraft that delivers high-quality visuals with PBR atmospherics, including dynamic shadows, volumetric clouds, and fog. It requires Iris 1.6.0+ and OpenGL 4.3, and supports Distant Horizons. With 636 endorsements and 1.8M downloads, it's a popular choice for performance-conscious players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (1.8M) shows it's a proven performer
- Fast performance without sacrificing visual quality
- Distant Horizons compatibility is a big win for exploration
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Iris 1.6.0+ and OpenGL 4.3, so older GPUs are out
- OptiFine not supported, which may disappoint some users
- PBR doesn't mean specular support, so don't expect that
This is for players who want a good-looking shaderpack that runs smoothly on mid-range hardware. If you're into exploration with Distant Horizons, this is a solid pick. Also great for those who prefer Iris over OptiFine.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your graphics card supports OpenGL 4.3 or newer, or the shader won't run.
- If you use Distant Horizons, update to v2.0 or later for compatibility.
- Tweak the optional lens effects in the shader settings to balance looks and performance.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Shaders
- Author
- RRe36
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 1,827,448
- Endorsements
- 636
- Category
- atmosphere
- Created
- 4/29/2023
- Updated
- 2/28/2025
- Game Versions
- 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3
- Tags
- atmosphere, low, realistic
🔧 How to Install Minecraft Shaders Mods
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Shaders versions does FastPBR support?
The author lists 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of FastPBR?
Version 2.0, published 2025-02-28 with 1.8M downloads recorded at the source.
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