Tried out NovaFX Shader on 1.21 and was seriously impressed. It works with RenderDragon, which is already rare — and somehow still looks vibrant and runs smooth.
Just tried out Solace RTX, and it honestly makes Minecraft feel like a totally different game. It’s a PBR texture pack built for RTX — so you get realistic lighting, reflections, and materials that actually react to the environment.
If you’re tired of Minecraft’s default menus and want something cleaner (and honestly, prettier), Goddess UI Pack is worth checking out. It tweaks the classic UI with new layouts, smoother visuals, and some nice quality-of-life touches that just make everything feel more polished.
If you want your game to look better but still feel like vanilla Minecraft, Seraphic RTX Normals is a solid pick. It’s a PBR texture pack built for ray tracing — works on older versions and the latest 1.21 too.
Gave OSimplicity (Vibrant Visuals) a try on Bedrock and it’s actually a really clean look. It’s not one of those heavy shader packs that melts your device — just bright, smooth visuals that make the game feel more colorful without overdoing it.
Gave the Single Pixels Texture Pack a go just out of curiosity — and it’s actually kind of cool. It gives everything this ultra-minimal, blocky look where each texture feels super clean and simple.
Tried out the Realism Glass Texture Pack, and honestly — it’s such a small change, but it makes a huge difference. The glass looks way cleaner and more realistic, with less noise, better transparency, and just a smoother overall feel.