The Minecraft 1.18.1 update was released in December 2021 and improves the game with bug fixes. The most important fix is the increased render distance, so you can better enjoy the Minecraft 1.18.1 shaders. Let’s face it, it’s not fun to only be able to see a few blocks away before a big fog comes. Fortunately, the problem has been fixed in this Java Edition version.
Accordingly, nothing stands in the way of enjoying the great lighting effects in 1.18.1 shaders. All packs from the list are compatible with any Caves & Cliffs Part 2 version. Therefore, we recommend you to choose at least three. The reason for this is that you can test yourself if you get enough FPS. Actually, you should get high FPS in any case, because most 1.18.1 shaders are created for low-end computers and laptops.
Of course, you can also get a shader pack for the previous game version. There is also a complete overview of the best 1.18 shaders.
The new biomes in the Caves & Cliffs Part 2 update will only shine in their full glory if you use a 1.18.1 shader. You can find all free shader download links in this list. All downloadable files are comparatively small, so the download will only take a few seconds. Even if you use a slow internet connection. By the way, the best ones are SEUS Shader 1.18.1 and Sildurs Shader 1.18.1. Both packs and many more are available below.
If you need help with the installation, check out this article on installing shaders in Minecraft. It explains the installation setup process with Optifine and Forge. However, Iris Shaders and Sodium Mod have also increased their popularity. They are said to have even better performance than Minecraft Vanilla and offer a shader installation feature. The only drawback is that all the mentioned programs only work on computers with the Java Edition and not on mobile devices.