There are all kinds of shaders available that achieve different results. One of the best currently available is the complementary shaders available for every Java Edition version from 1.15 to 1.18.2.

Shaders can elevate Minecraft's visuals to an entirely different level compared to the standard graphics. They do this by making significant changes to the way that lighting operates in-game.

Top 5 Shaders for Optifine 1.18.2 Minecraft has a wide array of third-party textures that can be downloaded to add a different visual experience for the player. These textures vary according to ...

After weeks of testing and refinement, Mojang Studios is finally releasing the 1.18.2 patch update for Minecraft: Java Edition, which includes dozens of fixes and technical updates.