Description
# Wispy Shaders V1.4
A performance-optimized shader pack initially based on Mellow Shaders and outperforms many other so claimed 'potato' shaders. Works on all major versions
## Credits
* **Original Shader**: [Mellow Shaders](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/shaders/mellow) by [TheCMK](https://www.curseforge.com/members/thecmk/)
* **Performance Optimizations**: [l\_aggy](https://www.curseforge.com/members/l_aggy/projects)
## Features
(All information and statistics is based on V1.3)
* **Ultra-optimized** for integrated graphics (iGPUs)
* **40%+** improvement on Balanced compared to MakeUp-Ultrafast with all effects off
* **Color grading** and biome‑specific lighting for all dimensions.
* **Cinematic post‑processing**: bloom, sharpening, tonemapping, TAA, motion blur, film grain, vignette.
## To-do
1. More benchmarking
2. Adding features (Can't really optimize more)
3. Bugfix some features
## Performance Profiles
* iGPU (8 Chunks) tested on i5-4570 (HD4600) on CachyOS
* dGPU (24 Chunks) tested on R9 8940HX (5060 Laptop=4060 desktop) on Windows 11
* Choose a profile in shader settings that matches your hardware:
| Profile |FPS (iGPU) |FPS (dGPU) |Description |
| ----------------- |---------- |---------- |---------------------------- |
| ULTRA_PERFORMANCE |190+ |440+ |Maximum FPS, minimal effects |
| PERFORMANCE |190+ |?? |Good balance for iGPU |
| BALANCED |180+ |?? |A mix of features |
| QUALITY |120+ |?? |More effects |
| ULTRA_QUALITY |120+ |380+ |Lowest FPS, All features |
## Installation
1. Install [Iris Shaders](https://irisshaders.dev/) or OptiFine
2. Download Wispy Shaders
3. Place the ZIP file in `.minecraft/shaderpacks/`
4. Select Wispy in Video Settings → Shaders
5. Choose a performance profile
## Optimizations
* ~~Disabled~~ Deleted expensive composite passes by default
* Fast gamma correction
* Simplified post-processing
* Optimized every composite pass and fog,lighting,sky,water,taa,bloom e.t.c
* Reduced shader complexity
* Too many to count now mainly faster math less calls,lookups and samples check [source](https://github.com/Epxlsol/Wispy-Shader) for more
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## Links
- Original Mellow: https://modrinth.com/shader/mellow
- Report Issues: https://github.com/epxlsol/wispy-shader/issues
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**Note**: This is a performance-focused fork. For the original experience with all features, use [Mellow Shaders](https://modrinth.com/shader/mellow).
