Do I need OptiFine to use Voxlementary Shaders?

Yes, OptiFine is required. Shaders need OptiFine to run in Minecraft. Download it from the OptiFine website and install it before using any shader pack.

What's the difference between Voxlementary and regular Complementary Shaders?

Voxlementary adds colored voxel lighting on top of Complementary. This means light bounces with color based on the blocks around it, giving you more realistic color mixing and shadows.

Why does the shader require shadow quality x1?

The colored voxel lighting system is designed to work at x1 shadow quality. Higher settings won't improve the effect and may cause issues.

Can I use Voxlementary with other mods?

Voxlementary works with most mods. Just make sure you're using OptiFine with your mods and there shouldn't be conflicts.

Should I use Voxlementary or Rethinking Voxels instead?

Rethinking Voxels is the newer version with better performance. Try that first, but if you prefer how Voxlementary looks, it still works fine.

Voxlementary Shaders 1.18.2, 1.16.5 Colored Voxel

Voxlementary Shaders adds colored voxel flood fill lighting on top of Complementary Shaders. This means colored blocks actually cast colored light onto nearby surfaces. Red bricks throw red light, green grass casts green shadows, that kind of thing. It’s a nice visual upgrade if you want your lighting to feel more realistic.

Heads up: This shader has been replaced by Rethinking Voxels Shaders, which does similar stuff with better optimization. Voxlementary still works though if you prefer it.

What You Need

You’ll need OptiFine to use this shader. Don’t have it yet? Here’s our full guide: How To Download & Install Shaders with OptiFine

Requirements

OptiFine

Important Setting

Shadow quality must be set to x1 for this shader to work properly. Higher settings won’t give you better results here, so stick with x1.

How to Install

Install OptiFine for your Minecraft version
Download Voxlementary Shaders from the link below
Drop the .zip file into your shaderpacks folder (.minecraft/shaderpacks)
Launch Minecraft and select it from Options > Video Settings > Shaders

Need more help? Check out our complete guide: How To Download & Install Shaders with OptiFine

Supported Versions

Voxlementary Shaders is available for Minecraft 1.18.2 and 1.16.5. Download the version that matches your game version.

Download Voxlementary Shaders

Voxlementary-Shaders-All-Versions.zip
This file is part of Voxlementary Shaders 1.18.2, 1.16.5 Colored Voxel. Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.

Size: 3.3 MB
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