If you want to play Minecraft Java Edition with RTX shaders, this is the guide for you! Ray tracing can make Minecraft look stunning, with realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections. While RTX is officially available for Minecraft Bedrock Edition, you can still achieve similar effects on Java using OptiFine and SEUS PTGI shaders.
This guide will take you step by step through downloading and installing the RTX Pack for Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.4. Let’s get started!
Why Use an RTX Pack for Java Edition?
Minecraft Java doesn’t natively support RTX, but with the right shaders, you can get:
- Realistic lighting & reflections
- Smooth water textures with reflections
- Soft shadows that move naturally
- Better atmosphere with enhanced sky & clouds
This setup doesn’t require an RTX graphics card, but having a strong GPU will help improve performance.
Step 1: Download the Required Files
To enable RTX-like shaders in Minecraft Java, you’ll need these:
- OptiFine – Optimizes Minecraft and allows shaders
- SEUS PTGI Shaders – Realistic shaders that mimic RTX
Scroll down to the download section to get the latest versions for Minecraft 1.21.4.
Step 2: Install OptiFine for Minecraft
Before using shaders, you need OptiFine, which improves performance and enables the shaders option.
- Download OptiFine from the link at the bottom of this page.
- Move the OptiFine file to your desktop.
- Double-click the file and run the installer.
- Click Install and wait for the process to complete.
- Open Minecraft Launcher, choose OptiFine 1.21.4, and click Play once to set it up.
Now, OptiFine is installed, and we can move on to adding RTX shaders!
Step 3: Install SEUS PTGI RTX Shaders
Now that OptiFine is ready, let’s install the shaders:
- Download SEUS PTGI Shaders from the link below.
- Open File Explorer and press Win + R to open the Run window.
- Type
%appdata%and press Enter to open the .minecraft folder. - Locate the shaderpacks folder (if missing, create a new one).
- Drag and drop SEUS PTGI Shaders into the shaderpacks folder.
Step 4: Enable RTX Shaders in Minecraft
- Open Minecraft and select OptiFine 1.21.4 from the version list.
- Click Play and go to Options > Video Settings > Shaders.
- Click Shaders Folder (if needed) and make sure SEUS PTGI is selected.
- Adjust the settings for better performance (e.g., lower shadows, turn off motion blur).
Now, enjoy RTX-like graphics in Minecraft Java Edition!
Final Thoughts
With OptiFine and SEUS PTGI shaders, you can make Minecraft look better than ever. Whether you want realistic water, smooth shadows, or lifelike lighting, this is the best way to get an RTX experience on Minecraft Java Edition.
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Downloads – Get RTX Shaders for Minecraft 1.21.4
- OptiFine: Click here
- SEUS PTGI Shaders: Click here
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