Chocapic13's Shaders

A fast and high quality shader pack with multiple performance tiers from Lite to Ultra. One of the oldest shader packs still in use, and the base for many derivatives including Bliss and Aurora Viva. Over 11 million downloads on CurseForge [citation:7].

Quick facts

CategoryPerformance / Vanilla-plus
LoaderIris, OptiFine
MinecraftWide version support
SourceCurseForge
Downloads11.6M (CurseForge) [citation:7]
Last UpdatedFeb 2021 (original) [citation:7]
HardwareIntegrated GPU to mid-range

Source status

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What Chocapic13's Shaders does

Chocapic13's Shaders is a performance-focused shader pack with multiple quality presets. It is not the most visually advanced pack, but it runs on hardware that heavier shaders cannot handle. The Lite preset is specifically designed for low-end systems [citation:7].

The original pack was last updated in February 2021, but it remains widely used and serves as the base for many modern derivatives. If you want a more actively maintained version, consider Bliss (an edit of Chocapic V9) or Aurora Viva [citation:1][citation:12].

Performance tiers

  • Lite — designed for integrated graphics and older laptops.
  • Medium — balanced settings for mid-range GPUs.
  • High / Ultra — full effects for dedicated GPUs.

Installation

  1. Install Iris or OptiFine.
  2. Download the Chocapic13 shader pack from CurseForge.
  3. Place the .zip in .minecraft/shaderpacks.
  4. In-game: Options > Video Settings > Shader Packs. Select Chocapic13.
Consider an edit: The original Chocapic13 pack has not been updated since 2021. If you want active maintenance and newer features, try Bliss (Chocapic V9 edit) or Aurora Viva (Chocapic V9 edit for 26.3) [citation:1][citation:12].

Frequently asked questions

Is Chocapic13 still updated?
The original pack on CurseForge was last updated in February 2021. It still works, but does not receive new features. For an actively maintained edit, use Bliss or Aurora Viva [citation:7][citation:12].
Will Chocapic13 run on my laptop?
The Lite preset is designed for low-end hardware. If it still struggles, try MakeUp Ultra Fast, which is even lighter.
What is the difference between Chocapic13 and Bliss?
Bliss is a large edit of Chocapic13's V9.0–V9.1. It adds features like Distant Horizons support, floodfill colored lighting, and AgX tonemapping. Chocapic13 is the original base [citation:1].

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