Apollo RT Shaders is one of the best ray tracing shader packs for Minecraft, bringing photorealistic lighting and stunning visual effects to Minecraft 1.20 and 1.19.4. If you want Minecraft to look closer to reality while keeping that blocky Minecraft feel, Apollo RT is the way to go. The lighting is incredible no matter what time of day it is or how bright the area is. You’ll feel like you’re somewhere between regular Minecraft and a real world at the same time.
What You Get
Apollo RT gives you true ray tracing technology, which means light actually bounces around the world like it does in real life. This isn’t fake lighting, it’s the real deal. You get realistic shadows, reflections that look right, and lighting that changes based on what’s actually around you. The shader also includes custom image effects to make everything look polished and clean.
Requirements
You’ll need one of these to use Apollo RT Shaders:
Either one works fine. Most people use Optifine, but Iris is a solid alternative if you prefer it.
How to Install Apollo RT Shaders
The installation process is straightforward once you have Optifine or Iris set up. Head over to our complete shader installation guide for step-by-step instructions. It covers everything from downloading the shader file to putting it in the right folder.
Minecraft Version Compatibility
Apollo RT Shaders works on Minecraft 1.16.5 all the way up to 1.20 and 1.19.4. Download the version that matches your Minecraft installation from the links below.