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How to install "AxoShaders"

A performance-first shader pack designed to enhance the vanilla aesthetic with modern flair. Featuring vibrant colored lighting, waving foliage, and semi-realistic shadows, it delivers a refreshed atmosphere without sacrificing your frame rate.

Author

AxolotlsMC

Downloads

1.1K

Last Updated

Mar 17, 2026

License

LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11
atmosphere colored-lighting foliage iris low medium optifine semi-realistic shadows vanilla-like

Quick Install ID

#axoshaders

Install AxoShaders in GDLauncher

  1. Open GDLauncher and pick (or create) the instance you want to add AxoShaders to.
  2. Open the Addons tab and click Add Addons.
  3. Paste the Quick Install ID #axoshaders, select AxoShaders, and click Download. GDLauncher handles dependencies and version matching automatically.
  4. Hit Play and you're done.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what AxoShaders supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.11 are supported. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AxoShaders free?

Yes. AxoShaders is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does AxoShaders support?

AxoShaders supports Minecraft 1.21.11. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does AxoShaders require Forge or Fabric?

Check the Modrinth page for AxoShaders to see which mod loader it supports. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically once you pick the addon.

How do I install AxoShaders?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #axoshaders. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made AxoShaders?

AxoShaders is made by AxolotlsMC. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/shader/axoshaders).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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