Spooklementary
Spooklementary: A free horror-themed shader pack with atmosphere, reflections, bloom, foliage, and shadows. Ranked #22 of 40 in Minecraft Shader Packs by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for players seeking a horror-themed visual treatment.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPlayers seeking a horror-themed visual treatment
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Edition supportJava
- Facts checked25 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free shader pack for Minecraft Java Edition
- Supports Iris and OptiFine
- Adds atmospheric effects, reflections, bloom, foliage, and shadows
Where it doesn't
- Focused on horror styling rather than a neutral visual look
- The published feature detail is limited
- Requires Minecraft Java Edition
Our verdict on Spooklementary
Spooklementary is a free shader pack for Minecraft Java Edition, created by SpacEagle17 as an edit of Complementary Shaders. It shifts the game toward a spooky, moody look intended for Halloween play and scary maps. Players looking to change the atmosphere of a world without paying for a pack are its clearest audience; those who want a neutral visual treatment may prefer a different style.
Its visual effects cover atmospheric lighting and mood, reflections, bloom, foliage, and shadows, and its listed tags include PBR. That combination gives the pack several ways to alter a scene rather than relying on horror styling alone. The project page lists compatibility with both Iris and OptiFine, and support spans Minecraft versions from 1.7.10 through 26.3, including multiple 1.x series. This breadth is useful for players choosing around an existing shader loader or version, though the feature descriptions are less detailed than some alternatives.
The pack is free, so there are no paid tiers to compare. Its scope is specifically a horror-themed visual edit, not a general-purpose presentation for every world or play style. Choose Spooklementary when atmosphere and scary-map presentation are the priority, especially if Iris or OptiFine compatibility matters. Players seeking a broader range of looks or more extensively described rendering options should compare other shader packs before deciding.
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Spooklementary fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Edition support | Java |
| Loader support | Both |
| Hardware tier | Not verified |
| Ray tracing | Not verified |
| PBR materials | Yes |
| Supported versions | 26.3, 26.2, 26.1.x, 1.21.x, 1.20.x, 1.19.x, 1.18.x, 1.17.x, 1.16.x, 1.15.x, 1.14.x, 1.13.x, 1.12.x, 1.11.x, 1.10.x, 1.9.x, 1.8.x, 1.7.10 |
| Visual effects | reflections, bloom, foliage, shadows, atmospheric effects |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | modrinth.com |
| Facts checked | 25 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Spooklementary
- Bloop ShadersA free Java shader pack combining performance profiles with advanced lighting and PBR effects.8.8
- Rethinking VoxelsA free shaderpack for ray-traced lighting, PBR, reflections, and volumetrics.8.0
- Hysteria ShadersA free, horror-focused shaderpack with broad version support and Iris or OptiFine compatibility.7.9
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