Sulkan
ModVulkan shader support for minecraft 26.2+
Type
Mod
Modrinth Downloads
1,738
Modrinth ID
jqg5mkGh
Last Updated
Jun 2, 2026
Description
Sulkan
Sulkan is a Fabric mod that adds shader support to the Vulkan graphics API built into Minecraft.
Its goal is to enable modern shader-based rendering on top of Minecraft’s Vulkan backend, unlocking improved visuals and potential performance benefits on supported systems. Actual results may vary depending on hardware, drivers, installed mods, and game settings.
✨ Features
- Shader support for Minecraft’s Vulkan rendering pipeline
- Enables modern graphics effects using Vulkan
- Designed to work with the built-in Vulkan backend
- Potential performance improvements on compatible systems
- Built for the Fabric mod loader
📋 Requirements
- GPU and drivers with Vulkan 1.2 support or higher
- Minecraft version with Vulkan support enabled
- Fabric Loader
- Compatible mod environment
⚙️ Installation
- Install Fabric Loader
- Ensure your Minecraft setup supports the Vulkan renderer
- Place the Sulkan.jar file into your Minecraft mods folder
- Launch the game
⚠️ Compatibility
Compatibility with other mods is not guaranteed.
Mods that rely on OpenGL behavior or make direct OpenGL calls may:
- Fail to function correctly
- Cause crashes
- Introduce rendering issues
Please review known incompatibilities before reporting issues.
Note:
Sulkan is a standalone mod and is not compatible with VulkanMod or Sodium.
💬 Community
For support, feedback, or development updates:
- Discord: https://discord.gg/9wXEBAmDNS
☕ Support Development
Developing Sulkan requires significant time and effort. If you'd like to support continued development:
- Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/mravatin
🐛 Issues
Before reporting an issue, please ensure:
- Your system supports Vulkan
- You are not using incompatible mods
- The issue has not already been reported
Providing detailed information (logs, system specs, and steps to reproduce) will help resolve issues faster.
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