Shaders Mod 1.8.1 -

Since 1.8.1 was a transitional version, the most reliable way to get shaders working is through a Forge-based setup:

Once in-game, go to > Video Settings . You should now see a Shaders button. How to Add Shader Packs

: Download the ShadersModCore (version 2.4.11 or similar for 1.8) and place it into the same mods folder. Launch & Configure : Open the Minecraft Launcher and select the Forge profile. Shaders Mod 1.8.1

: Download and install the Minecraft Forge version compatible with 1.8.

For Minecraft version 1.8.1, there is no official, stable release of the standalone Shaders Mod. To use shaders in this version, you should use the of the GLSL Shaders Mod or, ideally, use OptiFine , which eventually integrated shader support directly. Installation Guide for Minecraft 1.8.1 Since 1

: Run Minecraft 1.8.1 at least once from your launcher to ensure all base files are present.

The mod itself only provides the "engine"; you need a "pack" for the actual visuals. How To Install Minecraft Shaders For 1.8 (Step by Step) Launch & Configure : Open the Minecraft Launcher

: Download OptiFine HD for 1.8. Place the .jar file into your .minecraft/mods folder. This provides the necessary "Shaders" button in your video settings.