Spooklementary Shaders are a Minecraft shader pack designed to transform the game's visual aesthetic into a moody, spooky, and haunting experience [1] [2] [3]. It is a specialized edit of the popular Complementary Shaders, focusing on creating a darker and more atmospheric environment
This shader pack aims to evoke a sense of dread and mystery, making it ideal for Halloween-themed gameplay or for players seeking a more sinister adventure [2] [5].
Key features and effects of Spooklementary Shaders include:
Desaturated and Moody Visuals: The overall color palette is shifted to be less vibrant and more somber, contributing to a gloomy atmosphere [1] [2] [5]. Flickering Lights: Block light sources flicker randomly, adding an unsettling and dynamic element to the environment [1] [2] [5]. Eyes in the Dark: Glowing eyes, sometimes white and sometimes red, can randomly appear in dark areas, providing jump scares and enhancing the horror theme [1] [2] [4]. Rare Environmental Anomalies: Very occasionally, strange occurrences like leaves disappearing can happen, further contributing to the eerie and unpredictable nature of the world [1] [2] [4]. Flickering Emissives: Glowing objects within the game can also flicker, making the environment feel more unpredictable [1] [5]. Enhanced Darkness and Fog: The shader significantly increases the amount of fog, obscuring vision, and intensifies darkness, especially in caves where it can fade to complete blackness, making exploration more challenging [1] [2] [4] [5]. Blood Moons: Full moons are transformed into blood-red moons, adding a chilling visual element to the night sky [1] [2] [4] [5]. Dramatic Lightning: Lightning bolts illuminate both the surroundings and custom clouds in an eerie manner, heightening tension during storms [1] [2] [4] [5]. Detailed Lava: Lava textures are made more detailed and frightening [1] [2] [4]. Custom Jack O' Lantern Animation: Jack O' Lanterns feature a unique flickering animation, perfect for horror-themed builds [1] [2]. Chromatic Aberration and Static Noise: Prolonged exposure to darkness can induce chromatic aberration effects and static noise, building up before the infamous Minecraft cave sounds play, creating a disorienting and terrifying experience [1] [2] [4] [5].
Spooklementary Shaders are compatible with a wide range of Minecraft Java Edition versions, from 1.8.9 up to the most recent 1.21.8 as of July 28, 2025 [1] [2] [3] [5]. To install and use the shaders, players typically need to have a shader loader like OptiFine or Iris installed [2] [3] [5]. While the shader is designed to be dark, users can adjust brightness settings within the shader options if they find it too dark, though some core features like flickering lights cannot be disabled [2]. The developer, SpacEagle17, also created Euphoria Patches, another shader mod
