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Stazza’s Super Shaders 1.20, 1.19.4 → 1.18.2

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Developer👤 Stazza85
Style🌅Realistic
Support GPUs
Loaders
Performance ImpactLow
Settings66
Presets 🛠️ Low+3
Features Sunset+43
CreatedFeb 28, 2014
UpdatedMay 12, 2016
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Stazza’s Super Shaders is a trendy shader pack for the original Shaders Mod by Karyonix or Optifine, and there’s a good reason for this – it just works. While many shaders seem to be plagued by bugs and loaded with crappy content, confusing colors, and objects that won’t stop moving, as if there’s a constant tornado making the world whirl around, you don’t get those things from Stazza’s Super Shaders. This fits the bill for a simple shader pack that focuses on lighting and shading elements rather than altering the world in weird ways. If you’re looking for something like that, you found it.

Like many other shader packs, Stazza’s Super Shaders takes little bits and pieces from Chocapic13’s Shaders, which is one of the most popular and well-known shader packs for Minecraft to date. Some features from the KUDA Shaders pack have also made their way into here, including the dirty lens effect when standing in or around the fire and improved lens flare visuals. The end product is something that’s bold, bright, and beautiful but not plagued by unnecessary colors and strange gradients of gray. More than anything, the lights, shadows, and textures look natural, which makes this a realistic shader pack.

Requirements for Stazza’s Super Shaders pack are relatively high and even higher when talking about the Ultra version of the mod, which is one of the most demanding shader packs ever. There’s no way you’ll be able to use Stazza’s Super Shaders while relying on integrated Intel graphics, so you’re going to need a good GPU, and you’re going to need to make sure it’s compatible too. With additions like variable penumbra shadows, enhanced bloom effects, and specular lighting during rainy weather, this shader pack makes it easier to see many things in Minecraft when you normally wouldn’t be able to.

Surely, some players will consider this cheating, but how many times have you been out in a rainstorm and become totally blind to what was around you? The rain would have to be coming down pretty hard for that to happen, but that’s precisely what happens whenever it rains at all in Minecraft, and Stazza’s Super Shaders make the bold move of fixing that issue. With no significant bugs, glitches, or errors to worry about and regular updates still coming along every few months, this is definitely one of the better shader packs out there, and it comes highly recommended.

Stazza’s Super compatible versions:
  • 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
  • 1.11.2
  • 1.11.1
  • 1.11
  • 1.10.2
  • 1.10.1
  • 1.10
  • 1.9.4
  • 1.9.3
  • 1.9.2
  • 1.9.1
  • 1.9
  • 1.8.9
  • 1.8.8
  • 1.8.7
  • 1.8.6
  • 1.8.5
  • 1.8.4
  • 1.8.3
  • 1.8.2
  • 1.8.1
  • 1.8
  • 1.7.10
  • 1.7.9
  • 1.7.8
  • 1.7.7
  • 1.7.6
  • 1.7.5
  • 1.7.4
  • 1.7.2
  • 1.7
  • 1.6.4
  • 1.6.2

Stazza’s Super — Versions

Features

Over 43 new features are available in Stazza’s Super Shaders to enhance your gaming experience.

📊 Performance Impacts

  • None
    No performance decreases
  • Small
    ~5%
  • Medium
    ~10%
  • High
    ~25%
  • Extreme
    +50%

There are 4 profiles pre-built into Stazza’s Super Shaders to adjust the level of intensity of these effects.

Profiles

Low

Standard

High

Ultra

CLOUDS_HQ
CLOUDS_HQ_FPSBOOST
CLOUDS_LQ
DOF_LQ
DYNAMIC_HANDLIGHT
Godrays
HQ_DOF
HQ_SHADOW_FILTER
KUDA_LENS
Lens Flare
Motion blur
NIGHT_LIGHT_DESATURATION
POM
POST_BLOOM
PSEUDO_HDR
RAIN_DROPS
RAIN_LENS
RAIN_PUDDLES
SHADOWDISTANCE
80110140180
SHADOWMAPRESOLUTION
512102420484096
SOFT_SHADOWS
SPECULAR_MAPPING
SSAO
STARS
STEPS_QUALITY
1455
PCSS
VOLUMETRIC_LIGHT
WATER_CAUSTIC

How To Install Stazza’s Super Shaders

Supported Optifine Recommend • 1.19.1—1.8.8
  • Support Forge / Vanilla
  • Extra features
  • Good performance
Supported Iris Recommend • 1.19.1—1.16.2
  • Support Fabric / Quilt
  • Better performance, depend on your hardware
Supported GLSL Shaders Discontinued • 1.8—1.6.4
  • No modding required Support Forge
  • No modding required Older versions of Minecraft are supported
Optifine Installation Guide

Note

Your device must have Java installed to run the Forge and Optifine installers.

Quick Java Installation Guide
  1. Download Java

    Download the Java installer from the official website here.

  2. Open Installer

    Once you have downloaded the file, run it and click the Install button.

How to install Stazza’s Super Shaders with Optifine?

  1. Download Optifine

    Get the latest version of Optifine for your Minecraft version.
    Download Optifine

  2. Install Optifine

    Run the Optifine installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  3. Download Stazza’s Super Shaders

    Go to the download section and get shaders zip file. Unzip the file if necessary, as some shader developers may bundle multiple shader versions in one zip file.

    Jump to Download Section

  4. Launch Minecraft

    Start the Minecraft launcher and make sure you have the Optifine profile selected.

  5. In-game Shaders menu

    Go to Options > Video Settings > Shaders to access the shaders menu.

  6. Open shaderpacks folder

    Click on the "Shaders Folder" button to open the folder where shaders are stored, so you can add or remove shaders as desired.

  7. Install Stazza’s Super Shaders

    Copy or move the downloaded Stazza’s Super shaders zip file into the shaderpacks folder.

  8. Select Stazza’s Super Shaders

    Choose Stazza’s Super shader pack from the list of available shaders in the options menu.


How to install Stazza’s Super Shaders with Forge and Optifine?

Quick Installation Guide
  1. Install Forge

    Obtain the latest version of Forge that is compatible with your Minecraft version.
    Download Minecraft Forge

  2. Launch Minecraft

    Start the Minecraft launcher and select the version of Minecraft you want to install Forge on. Run the game once by clicking on the "Play" button to create necessary files for Forge.

  3. Install Forge Client

    Double-click on the Forge installer jar file and choose "Install Client" in the window that appears.

  4. Install Optifine

    Download the Optifine jar file after Forge is installed. Move the Optifine jar file to the mods folder in the .minecraft directory.
    Download Optifine

  5. Launch Forge Profile

    Launch Minecraft using the "Forge" profile, Optifine will be automatically loaded along with Forge.

  6. Install Chocapic13's Shaders

    Now the installation is the same as from the above Optifine instructions, just follow the steps starting from step 5.

Iris Installation Guide

Note

Your device must have Java installed to run the Iris installer.

Quick Java Installation Guide
  1. Download Java

    Download the Java installer from the official website here.

  2. Open Installer

    Once you have downloaded the file, run it and click the Install button.

How to install Stazza’s Super Shaders with Iris?

  1. Download Iris Shaders

    Find the latest version of the Iris Shaders installer and download it.
    Download Iris Installer

  2. Install Iris Shaders

    Open the downloaded jar file, and choose the preferred game version and installation type.

    ⯈ Iris Install:
    If you don't plan on using any other mods with Iris, choose this option.

    ⯈ Fabric Install:
    Choose this option if you want to use Iris with Fabric and other mods. The Iris jar files will be copied to the mods folder within the .minecraft directory.

  3. Start Installation

    After selecting the game version and installation type, click the "Install" button to start the installation process.

  4. Launch Minecraft

    Start the Minecraft launcher and make sure you have the Iris profile selected.

    Note

    Select the Fabric profile if you opt for the Fabric installation type.
  5. In-game Shader Menu

    Open the Minecraft game and go to Options > Video Settings > Shader Packs to access the shaders menu.

    Tip

    To simplify the process, simply drag and drop the shader ZIP file directly into the Minecraft window, bypassing the next two steps.
  6. Open shaderpacks folder

    Click on the "Open Shader Pack Folder" button to access the folder where shaders are stored.

  7. Install Stazza’s Super Shaders

    Copy or move the shaders zip file into the shaderpacks folder.

  8. Select Stazza’s Super Shaders

    Choose installed shader pack from the list of available shaders in the options menu and click the "Apply" or "Done" button to select it.

    Tip

    When the shader pack is selected, its name will be changed to yellow.
GLSL Installation Guide

Warning

Using this Shader loader is only recommended if you are playing on very old versions of Minecraft, such as 1.6.4 or 1.7.10. For the latest versions of Minecraft, please use Optifine or Iris shaders for better performance and support for the latest features.

How to install Stazza’s Super Shaders with GLSL Shaders Mod?

  1. Install Forge

    Download the latest version of Forge that is compatible with your Minecraft version.
    Download Minecraft Forge

  2. Launch Minecraft

    Start the Minecraft launcher and select the version of Minecraft you want to install Forge on. Run the game once by clicking on the "Play" button to create the necessary files for Forge.

  3. Install Forge Client

    Double-click on the Forge installer jar file and choose "Install Client" in the window that appears.

  4. Install GLSL Shaders Mod

    Download the GLSL jar file after Forge is installed. Move the GLSL jar file to the mods folder in the .minecraft directory.
    Download GLSL Shaders

  5. Launch Forge Profile

    Launch Minecraft using the "Forge" profile, and GLSL Shaders will be automatically loaded along with Forge.

  6. In-game Shaders menu

    Go to Options > Shaders to access the shaders menu.

  7. Open shaderpacks folder

    Click on the "Open shaderpacks folder" button to open the folder where shaders are stored.

  8. Install Stazza’s Super Shaders

    Copy or move the downloaded shaders zip file into the shaderpacks folder.

  9. Select Stazza’s Super Shaders

    Choose Stazza’s Super shader pack from the list of available shaders in the options menu.

📥 Stazza’s Super Shaders — Download

Something You Should Know

  • Our links are only from the official developer, so you can be sure they are secure.
  • No modifications or edits are made to the files.
  • 👨‍💻 Stazza85 is the creator of Stazza’s Super Shaders

🔄 Update Logs

V5.0
  • Volumetric Light Based on Robobo’s shaders
  • New colour ToneMap, Shaders option to return to Default colour if you like the old one better
  • New lighting and colour tone to nights
  • Shadows now pass through water onto the terrain underneath
  • Stars at night time
  • all new Bloom thanks to the creator of BSL Shaders
  • New look to water along with “Basic” Caustics
  • Desaturation Option to desaturate the colour or make everything Black and White
  • Added DISTANT_BLUR to blur objects that are far away
  • Added custom Shader Options for 1.8.9+ (also works on 1.9 and .1.9.2)
  • Removed Dirty lens that could be seen when looking at Torches
  • changed how 2D god rays look (Colour) and increased sun glow
  • Fixed indoor light/shadows
  • Fixed clouds reflecting on lower sky line
  • A few other small improvements and changes that I most likly have missed
V4.1

New Features

  • Changed watercolor and transparency, as well as added increased waves when raining
  • Improved specular/rain effects on ground
  • Increased tone map color and lighting brightness
  • New 2D clouds from Chocapic’s V5 shader with my own touch to them
  • The standard version of the shader still has the old 2D clouds that have had some improvements, as these clouds are more efficient and have no FPS hit.
  • Plus has the new 2D clouds
  • New Dirty lens from DeDelner (KUDA Shaders) when looking at torches/glow stones
  • New Sky Colour
  • New animated shadows (from Chocapic’s V5 shader) for waving entities like grass, leaves, and vines
  • A new addition to the Lens Flare, star-shaped beams of light from the sun

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed rain particles flickering during the nighttime
  • Fixed POM color tone mapping
Lite v1.0
  • Dynamic Tone Mapping
  • Dynamic Torch System
  • New water from Chocapic13’s 4.8 shader
  • Lens Flare
  • New and improved Procedural clouds!
  • MotionBlur and DOF (off by default), and both can be turned on at the same time.
  • Cool new raindrops on screen (but they come with a bug during the transition from clear to rain with lighting/color problems)
  • Double the FPS of my last standard version.

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