Derivative Shaders (1.21.8, 1.20.1) is a visually rich Minecraft shaderpack designed to blend immersive realism with survival-friendly performance. As the first release by creator HaringPro, this shader aims to deliver a natural lighting experience that enhances atmosphere without compromising playability.
At its core, Derivative focuses on realistic illumination lighting behaves like in the real world, with soft sunlight, moody interiors, and dynamic fog that adds depth to every biome. Whether you’re exploring dark caves or basking in the glow of a sunrise, this shader brings every environment to life while keeping resource usage practical for long survival sessions.
With enhanced sky rendering, Parallax Occlusion Mapping (POM), and full Physically Based Rendering (PBR) support, Derivative adds high-end features typically found in cinematic shaders. The result is a smooth and immersive Minecraft world with lifelike textures, atmospheric skies, and light interactions that feel believable without the lag or visual clutter of overprocessed packs.
Features:
- Realistic lighting system tailored for survival gameplay
- High-quality atmospheric fog for added immersion
- Enhanced sky rendering with natural gradients and cloud movement
- Post-processing effects including subtle bloom and tonemapping
- Full support for Parallax Occlusion Mapping (POM)
- Physically Based Rendering (PBR) for detailed surface effects
- Great balance of performance and visuals
- Compatible with resource packs that support POM/PBR
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Why use Derivative Shaders?
Derivative stands out by offering realism that doesn’t overwhelm gameplay. It avoids overexaggerated effects while still delivering immersive visuals that enhance Minecraft’s atmosphere. It’s perfect for survival players, builders, and adventurers who want a grounded, beautiful world that still performs well on mid-tier systems.
If you’re tired of shaders that look great in screenshots but are impractical in real play, Derivative is a refreshing change. It’s cinematic when it needs to be, but functional when it counts.
FAQs
Is Derivative Shaders good for survival mode?
Yes. It’s specifically built to maintain realism without compromising visibility or performance, making it ideal for long survival gameplay sessions.
Does it support PBR and POM?
Yes. Derivative Shaders supports Physically Based Rendering and Parallax Occlusion Mapping for advanced visual detail when paired with compatible texture packs.
What makes the lighting different from other shaders?
The lighting is physically accurate and carefully tuned to feel natural while keeping areas like caves or nights playable and balanced.
Is it heavy on performance?
No. Derivative is optimized for performance, making it suitable for most modern systems without requiring high-end hardware.
Does it require Iris or OptiFine?
Yes. You need a shader loader like OptiFine or Iris to use Derivative Shaders with Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.20.1, and related versions.
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How to install:
- Please visit the following link for full instructions: How To Download & Install Shaders with OptiFine
Download links
- Download from Server 1:download Download file
