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    Complementary Shaders - Unbound

    Shader

    A shader pack that gives your world a more realistic look.

    A94/ 100
    • OverviewA
    • SecurityPassed
    • PrivacyNothing sent
    • AIPossible AI tool
    • CompatibilityUp to 26.3
    • ModpacksIn 24,930
    • ReleasesLatest 15 Sep

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    ComplementaryUnbound_r5.9.3.zip

    Released 15 Sep 2026 · 540.4 KB

    Passed: our checks found nothing harmful in this file.

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    Required to run

    • Iris ShadersAMinecraft 26.3 · Fabric (release 1.11.7)
    • SodiumNeeded by Iris ShadersAMinecraft 26.3 · Fabric (release 0.9.2)
    OverviewSecurityPrivacyAICompatibilityModpacksReleases

    Why grade A

    How grades work

    Strengths

    • Regular releases for the newest Minecraft versions
    • A place to report problems
    • Widely used
    • Around for years

    Points lost

    • Releases replaced within 3 days to fix a problem−2 points
    • Many modpacks removed it−1 point
    All 10 criteria
    • Maintenance

      Full points27 / 27
      Last releaseHow long ago the newest file came out, or an existing file was marked as working on a new Minecraft version.6 weeks ago (15 Sep 2026) 12 / 12
      Supports popular versionsWhether the project has a file for a Minecraft version that 15% or more of the popular mods updated in the last 6 months also support. A version many modpacks use, like 1.20.1 or 1.21.1, also counts after a release in the last 12 months.26.3 (latest) 9 / 9
      Regular releasesIn how many of the last 24 months a new file came out. Full points at 3 months.Releases in 9 of the last 24 months 6 / 6
    • Stability

      3 points lost14 / 17
      Removed from modpacksHow many modpacks removed it in a later version of the pack. We can only see this in modpacks with two or more versions. A pack that swaps it for another edition of the same project, or that is rebuilt from scratch, does not count.77 of the 380 modpacks with two or more versions removed it in a later one (20%) See the 77 modpacks4 / 5
      Quick fixesHow often a release needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem in it.3 of its 17 releases in 2 years needed a quick fix (18%) See the 3 releases5 / 7
      Known conflictsHow many projects say they do not work with it, compared with how widely it is used. Packs, small projects, forks, ports, add-ons, alternatives and old versions do not count.None 5 / 5
    • Transparency

      Full points3 / 3
      Source codeWhether the project page links to its source code, so anyone can read what it does.Does not apply. A shader's files can be read in the download.
      Place to report problemsWhether the project page links to a place where players can report problems: an issue tracker or a Discord server.complementary.dev 3 / 3
    • Popularity

      Full points4 / 4
      DownloadsDownloads on Modrinth and CurseForge. Full points from 5 million.194,360,372 4 / 4
    • Track record

      Full points8 / 8
      AgeHow long the project has existed. It counts less when no new file came out recently.6.4 years, 74 releases 8 / 8
    Total94 / 100

    55.5 of the 59 points that apply = 94 out of 100. The points above are rounded to whole numbers.

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    About

    Complementary Shaders Unbound is a configurable Minecraft shader pack that enhances the game’s visuals with detailed effects while aiming to remain unobtrusive during play and offer performance options from Potato to Ultra. Unbound is the pack’s more realism-oriented default style, while Reimagined offers a different look that preserves Minecraft’s distinctive visual character; both styles can be customized, including mixing choices such as blocky clouds or realistic water. Its effects cover almost every block, and documented visual features include dynamic lighting and shadows, bloom, water waves and reflections, rain puddles, fog, auroras, Nether heat refraction, underwater lighting, and material details such as emissive surfaces and parallax effects.

    Written from Modrinth and CurseForge . How we write it

    In-game changes

    Changes how the game looks: 37 shader programs, for the Overworld, the Nether and the End. Draws its own shadows, water, sky, clouds and weather.

    Settings in English. Has programs for Distant Horizons and Voxy.

    Often used with it

    See all 30
    Fresh AnimationsABSL ShadersAChat HeadsAAmendmentsAEssential ModB

    Details

    Creator
    EminGT
    License
    Custom license
    Downloads
    194.4M
    Created
    26 May 2020
    Official pages
    Modrinth , CurseForge
    Links
    Source code , Discord

    Security

    No harmful code found

    We checked what is inside its files, without opening them in the game.

    Why we show this: a shader cannot run programs, but its file can hide one. Our checks look for known signs of harm. They cannot prove that a file is harmless. In the grade: malware means no grade.

    How we checked · All 8 latest files checked, last on 15 Oct 2026
    • FilesWe download the files from Modrinth or CurseForge and look at what is inside them and what their code can do, without running them. Fixed rules tell what is harmful.
      8 latest files: the newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The answer above is about the one for a recent version. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks. See each file in Releases
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares that the project reads or edits things on your system outside the game. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when this applies.
      Nothing declared about your system outside the game.

    Privacy

    Sends nothing

    A shader has no code that can connect to the internet, so it cannot send anything about you.

    AI

    An AI tool may have been used

    GitHub Copilot (coding agent) took part in its pull requests.

    This does not show that it was used to make the files you download.

    Why we show this: some players and servers avoid projects made with AI. Not in the grade: using AI does not tell whether a project works well or is kept up to date.

    How we checked · 7 places read
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a substantial part of the code is AI output, when an asset is mainly AI output, or when the project or its page relies on generative AI.
      No AI content declared.
    • Code historyThe public code on GitHub: who made each change, credit lines such as "Co-authored-by", and its files.
      Nothing found
      38 commits read
    • Pull requestsThe recent pull requests, comments, topics and README of the GitHub repository.
      Possible signThe tool was seen around the project. This does not show that it was used to make the files you download.: GitHub Copilot (coding agent) took part in 5 of 38 pull requests · See one
    • Description and changelogsThe description, project page and newest changelogs: sentences saying an AI tool was used, and text pasted from an AI chat.
      Nothing found
      8 of 40 changelogs read
    • Its filesFiles that AI coding tools leave behind (like AGENTS.md), and the texts inside the files you download.
      Nothing found
    • Images in its filesHidden data in the images of the files you download, where AI image tools write their name and settings.
      Nothing found
      3 images read
    • Icon and galleryThe metadata of the original icon and gallery images of the project.
      Nothing found
      12 images read

    Compatibility

    See all 74 files
    Minecraft
    1.71.91.131.171.2126.2

    Point at or tap a version to see it.

    Runs onWhere to install it: in your game, on the server, or both. As the author says on Modrinth.Install it in your game only. Servers do not need it, so you can join any server.
    RequiresProjects you must also install for it to work. From the author's lists for its files for recent Minecraft versions, or from its project page.
    Iris ShadersA
    OptionalProjects it can work with but does not need. The author lists them.Nothing
    IncludesProjects packed inside its files.Nothing
    Speed of updatesHow fast it gets a file for new Minecraft versions, on average, compared with similar projects. Not part of the grade.About as fast as most shaders. On average, it gets a file 48 days after a new Minecraft version comes out. Measured on the last 6 Minecraft versions.

    Related projects

    Projects that need Complementary Shaders - Unbound to work.

    ProjectTypeDownloadsGrade
    Plushie Beds: Cute Cow & Bear BedsBResource pack6.8K downloads[No Signal Error]AResource pack703 downloadsDistinctive Infested BlockEResource pack634 downloads

    Modpacks using this project

    Modpacks that released a new version with this project, each month
    2K1K0
    Oct 2024: 1,170 modpacksNov 2024: 1,073 modpacksDec 2024: 1,140 modpacksJan 2025: 1,268 modpacksFeb 2025: 1,243 modpacksMar 2025: 1,310 modpacksApr 2025: 1,486 modpacksMay 2025: 1,490 modpacksJun 2025: 1,418 modpacksJul 2025: 1,431 modpacksAug 2025: 1,494 modpacksSep 2025: 1,441 modpacksOct 2025: 1,548 modpacksNov 2025: 1,724 modpacksDec 2025: 1,816 modpacksJan 2026: 1,876 modpacksFeb 2026: 1,644 modpacksMar 2026: 1,651 modpacksApr 2026: 1,730 modpacksMay 2026: 1,899 modpacksJun 2026: 1,972 modpacksJul 2026: 1,962 modpacksAug 2026: 1,962 modpacksSep 2026: 1,844 modpacks
    Oct 2024Oct 2025Sep 2026
    Modpacks that released a new version with this project, each month
    Oct 20241,170
    Nov 20241,073
    Dec 20241,140
    Jan 20251,268
    Feb 20251,243
    Mar 20251,310
    Apr 20251,486
    May 20251,490
    Jun 20251,418
    Jul 20251,431
    Aug 20251,494
    Sep 20251,441
    Oct 20251,548
    Nov 20251,724
    Dec 20251,816
    Jan 20261,876
    Feb 20261,644
    Mar 20261,651
    Apr 20261,730
    May 20261,899
    Jun 20261,972
    Jul 20261,962
    Aug 20261,962
    Sep 20261,844

    24,930 modpacks include Complementary Shaders - Unbound in at least one of their versions. Here are the 30 most downloaded.

    ModpackDownloadsLast version with it
    All the Mods 10 - ATM1022.5M downloadslast version with it 15 Oct 2026All the Mods 9 - ATM913.7M downloadslast version with it 12 Oct 2025COBBLEVERSE - Pokemon Adventure [Cobblemon]12.6M downloadslast version with it 22 Jul 2026DawnCraft - Echoes of Legends10.5M downloadslast version with it 20 Nov 2025DeceasedCraft - Urban Zombie Apocalypse9.8M downloadslast version with it 17 Jul 2026All the Mods 8 - ATM89.3M downloadslast version with it 17 Dec 2023Cursed Walking - A Modern Zombie Apocalypse8.7M downloadslast version with it 8 Aug 2026Cave Horror Project 18.2M downloadslast version with it 1 Oct 2026All the Mods 6 - ATM66.5M downloadslast version with it 24 Jan 2024Immersed With Shaders4.5M downloadslast version with it 6 Oct 2025
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    Often in the same modpacks

    Mods that modpacks often add together with Complementary Shaders - Unbound. Share: how many of the modpacks with Complementary Shaders - Unbound also have that mod.

    ProjectTypeShareGrade
    Fresh AnimationsAResource packin 39% of the modpacks with Complementary Shaders - UnboundBSL ShadersAShaderin 37% of the modpacks with Complementary Shaders - UnboundChat HeadsAModin 37% of the modpacks with Complementary Shaders - UnboundAmendmentsAModin 34% of the modpacks with Complementary Shaders - UnboundEssential ModBModin 33% of the modpacks with Complementary Shaders - UnboundChippedCModin 33% of the modpacks with Complementary Shaders - UnboundsparkAModin 32% of the modpacks with Complementary Shaders - UnboundSodium Dynamic LightsCModin 32% of the modpacks with Complementary Shaders - UnboundMacaw's Lights and LampsBModin 31% of the modpacks with Complementary Shaders - UnboundMacaw's TrapdoorsAModin 31% of the modpacks with Complementary Shaders - Unbound
    1 to 10 of 30123

    Latest files

    The newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The files for recent versions come first. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks.

    MinecraftVersionSecurityRequires
    1.7.10 to 26.3r5.9.3r5.9.3 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.9.3.zipRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.
    Older Minecraft versions
    1.18.14.3.24.3.2 · ComplementaryShaders_v4.3.2.zipRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.
    1.184.3.14.3.1 · ComplementaryShaders_v4.3.1.zipRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.
    1.16.43.093.09 · Complementary_v3.09_[UNZIP_ME].zipRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.
    1.16.33.063.06 · Complementary_v3.06_[UNZIP_ME].zipRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.
    1.16.23.033.03 · Complementary_v3.03d2_[UNZIP_ME].zipRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.
    1.16.13.013.01 · Complementary_v3.01_[UNZIP_ME].zipRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.
    1.7.2 to 1.7.94.64.6 · ComplementaryShaders_v4.6.zipRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.

    74 releases

    MinecraftVersionReleasedSecurityGet it onDownload
    1.7.10 to 26.31.7.10 to 26.3The latest file for its Minecraft version and loaderr5.9.3r5.9.3 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.9.3.zip (main file)·15 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 540.4 KB
    1.7.10 to 26.21.7.10 to 26.2r5.9.2r5.9.2 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.9.2.zip (main file)·14 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 540.3 KB
    1.7.10 to 26.21.7.10 to 26.2r5.9.1r5.9.1 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.9.1.zip (main file)·11 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 540.0 KB
    1.7.10 to 26.21.7.10 to 26.2r5.9r5.9 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.9.zip (main file)·2 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 539.5 KB
    1.7.10 to 26.21.7.10 to 26.2r5.8.1r5.8.1 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.8.1.zip (main file)·21 May 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 534.1 KB
    1.7.10 to 26.1.21.7.10 to 26.1.2r5.8r5.8 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.8.zip (main file)·14 May 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthNot on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 531.9 KB
    1.7.10 to 26.1.21.7.10 to 26.1.2r5.7.1r5.7.1 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.7.1.zip (main file)·30 Jan 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 510.7 KB
    1.7.10 to 1.21.111.7.10 to 1.21.11r5.7r5.7 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.7.zip (main file)·28 Jan 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthNot on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 510.3 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.21.111.8.9 to 1.21.11r5.6.1r5.6.1 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.6.1.zip (main file)·10 Oct 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 489.0 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.21.101.8.9 to 1.21.10r5.6r5.6 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.6.zip (main file)·3 Oct 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthNot on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 488.7 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.21.101.8.9 to 1.21.10r5.5.1r5.5.1 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.5.1.zip (main file)·29 Apr 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 445.6 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.21.51.8.9 to 1.21.5r5.5r5.5 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.5.zip (main file)·29 Apr 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 445.6 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.21.51.8.9 to 1.21.5r5.4r5.4 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.4.zip (main file)·21 Jan 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 441.8 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.21.31.8.9 to 1.21.3r5.3r5.3 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.3.zip (main file)·23 Sep 2024PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 436.2 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.21.11.8.9 to 1.21.1r5.2.2r5.2.2 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.2.2.zip (main file)·6 Jul 2024PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 431.3 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.211.8.9 to 1.21r5.2.1r5.2.1 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.2.1.zip (main file)·6 Jun 2024PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 429.6 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.211.8.9 to 1.21r5.2r5.2 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.2.zip (main file)·6 Jun 2024PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 429.6 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.20.61.8.9 to 1.20.6r5.1.1r5.1.1 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.1.1.zip (main file)·30 Nov 2023PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 400.3 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.20.21.8.9 to 1.20.2r5.1r5.1 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.1.zip (main file)·29 Nov 2023PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 400.3 KB
    1.8.9 to 1.20.21.8.9 to 1.20.2r5.0.1r5.0.1 · ComplementaryUnbound_r5.0.1.zip (main file)·10 Sep 2023PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 392.8 KB
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    Quick fixes

    In the last 2 years, 3 releases needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem. This lowers the grade by 2 points.

    See them, newest first

    Quick fixesReleases followed within 3 days by a new release that fixes a problem in them.3

    • Complementary Unbound r5.9.315 Sep 2026…bunch of tweaks, improvements, and a ton of bug fixes as always. The full list of changes can be found at…
    • r5.7.130 Jan 2026…shafts, improved colored lighting, tons of fixes to world-space reflections, new player reflections, mirror…
    • r5.5.129 Apr 2025…makes a lot of tweaks to existing features, and fixes a bunch of bugs as usual. The full list of changes can…