Complementary Shaders – Reimagined
Preserving the essence of Minecraft with outstanding quality, refined detail, and optimized performance.
About Complementary Shaders
Complementary Shaders is a Minecraft Java Edition shader pack characterized by its meticulous attention to detail, high-quality visual effects, and exceptional optimization. Designed to maintain smooth gameplay without obstruction, it delivers a broad array of stunning effects, two distinct default visual styles, and customized visuals for nearly every block in the game. The shader pack features profiles ranging from Potato (for low-end systems) up to Ultra (for powerful setups), making it accessible to a wide range of hardware.
Initially conceived as a modification of BSL Shaders in 2018, Complementary Shaders has evolved through extensive updates and a complete rewrite to fulfill the high standards of the Minecraft community. It continuously adapts based on player feedback and remains under regular development to offer new improvements and enhancements.
Reimagined Visual Style
The Reimagined style is one of the two foundational visual setups provided in Complementary Shaders r5. This look is meticulously developed to retain the classic and unique visual atmosphere of Minecraft, while enhancing and refreshing the game’s original aesthetic. With Reimagined, you can enjoy a reworked vanilla feel that honors Minecraft’s core appearance.
Choose Your Style
Complementary Shaders includes two primary visual styles:
- Reimagined Style: Designed for players who prefer an updated take on Minecraft’s original charm, while keeping its distinctive graphics intact.
- Unbound Style: Crafted for those seeking heightened realism, this style offers a more natural appearance and atmospheric effects.
Although each style comes with its own default settings, every aspect can be customized after installation. For example, it is possible to enable blocky clouds while using the Unbound Style or apply realistic water effects within the Reimagined Style. All visual tweaks can be managed in the Shader Options menu.
Style Comparison
Both styles focus on different aspects of Minecraft’s atmosphere, giving you the tools to tailor your visual experience to your preferences.
Installation Guide
Quick Setup: Use the Complementary Installer for fully automated installation—simply download and click Install.
Manual Installation Steps:
- Install either OptiFine or the Iris mod to enable shaderpack support. (Opt for Iris for broader compatibility.)
- Launch Minecraft and navigate to Video Settings, then open the Shaderpacks/Shaders menu.
- Click the button in the menu to open your shaderpacks folder.
- Download Complementary Shaders and place the file (without unzipping it) into the shaderpacks folder.
- Return to the game, select Complementary from the shaderpacks menu. If it does not appear, refresh the menu.
With Complementary Shaders, you can enjoy finely-tuned graphics in Minecraft, tailored to your individual style and hardware capabilities.
Except for special cases, Minecraft Shaders are generally backward compatible, but not forward compatible.
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- If you don’t know how to use Minecraft Shaders, please click to view the Shaders usage tutorial.
