How to get Minecraft BSL shader 1.21

There are a lot of great things about Minecraft, but the one area where the game lacks is how it looks. Graphics is one area where the sandbox title fails to impress, and that’s why there are shaders and resource packs that completely change how the game looks. The BSL shader pack for Minecraft is one of the most downloaded ones.

In this article, we will explain how you can get the latest version of BSL shader, version 1.21, for the game that features new items, such as the mace, heavy core block, and new areas such as the trial chambers. We also look at how to install the shader on your computer.

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How to get and install Minecraft BSL shader 1.21

The BSL Shader changes the lighting of the game (Image via BSL Shader/Mojang Studios)

You can download the latest version of BSL shader from multiple websites, such as Minecraft Shaders, CurseForge, or Resourcepack.net. However, we recommend going with the official BSL shaders website. From the downloads tab, select the latest version, which in this case is version 1.21.

Once you start the download, you will see a zipped file (.zip) downloading. Keep the download folder open as you will need the file to install it in the game. After the file has been downloaded, install it in Minecraft.

Do note that you need to have either OptiFine or Iris installed beforehand. OptiFine and Iris make mods run smoother and prevent any mishaps. Here's a step-by-step process:

• Launch the game and head over to Options>Video Settings.
• Here, select the ‘Shaders’ from the menu. For Iris, it should say ‘Shader Packs.’
• Click on ‘Open Shader Pack Folder.’ This will open a folder with the path name ‘.minecraft/shaderpacks.’
• Copy and paste the BSL shader 1.21.zip file into this folder.
• From the game menu, select BSL shader. The shader pack should be loaded and running in the game.

The shader improves the game's visuals (Image via BSL Shader/Mojang Studios)

The BSL shader adds realistic lighting effects with real-time shadows, volumetric lighting, ambient occlusion, improved cloud visuals and water, and many other things to give Minecraft the latest graphics.

To make the game look even better, you can add other mods, such as resource packs to change how the blocks look, new texture packs to customize the appearance of the game, and animation mods to make it look and feel smoother.