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SOLAR Shader

A customized and optimized version of Solas Shader focused on beautiful visuals and higher FPS. credits to solar shader.

File Details

Solar shader 1.1 1.20.x 26.x

  • R
  • Jun 20, 2026
  • 1.17 MB
  • 488
  • 26.1.2+22

File Name

SOLAR_MAX_PERFORMANCE.zip

Supported Versions

  • 26.1.2
  • 26.1.1
  • 26.1
  • 1.21.11
  • 1.21.10
  • 1.21.9
  • 1.21.8
  • 1.21.7
  • 1.21.6
  • 1.21.5
  • 1.21.4
  • 1.21.3
  • 1.21.2
  • 1.21.1
  • 1.21
  • 1.20.6
  • 1.20.5
  • 1.20.4
  • 1.20.3
  • 1.20.2
  • 1.20.1
  • 1.20
  • Iris

SOLAR Shader v1.1

Performance Update

SOLAR Shader v1.1 focuses on improving performance and creating a smoother experience on mid-range and older hardware while maintaining the visual style of Solas Shader.

Added

  • SOLAR Shader branding

  • Updated SOLAR icon

  • SOLAR performance profile

  • Improved preset structure

  • Better compatibility information

Improved

  • Shadow performance

  • Water rendering performance

  • Overall GPU efficiency

  • Preset organization

  • User experience

Optimized

  • Reduced shadow rendering cost

  • Reduced shadow distance on performance presets

  • Reduced GPU load in heavily populated areas

  • Optimized settings for Radeon RX Vega M Graphics

  • Optimized settings for GTX 1050-class hardware

  • Reduced unnecessary visual overhead

  • Improved FPS stability

Presets

  • LOW – Maximum FPS

  • MEDIUM – Balanced performance

  • HIGH – Enhanced visuals

  • ULTRA – Best visual quality

  • SOLAR – Performance-focused recommended preset

Recommended Settings

  • 1080p Resolution

  • 8 Chunk Render Distance

  • 4 Chunk Simulation Distance

  • 512 Shadow Resolution

  • 32 Block Shadow Distance

Compatibility

  • Minecraft 1.20.x

  • Minecraft 1.21.x

  • Iris Shader Loader

Credits

Original Shader:
Solas Shader by Septonious

Customization & Optimization:
SOLAR Shader