Build Mountain-Spring Style Water Features That Show Off the Shader

Fresh Water Shader makes water areas look like mountain springs, with clean, clear and vibrant water. You can design builds around that look so the effect stands out.

Pick a good setting

• Choose high ground. Mountain and hill biomes match the spring theme, and the sky behind them sets off the water well.
• Keep pools shallow near the edges. The water is clearer, so the blocks underneath show through. What you place on the bottom becomes part of the look.
• Leave some deeper sections. This shows how the clarity changes as the water gets deeper.

Build the scene

1. Carve a basin into the hillside and line the bottom with natural blocks such as stone, gravel, sand or moss. These will show through the water.

2. Place a water source higher up so it flows down as a small waterfall into the basin.

3. Add a stream that runs out of the basin and down the slope. This links several pools together.

4. Plant greenery along the banks, like grass, flowers, leaves or lily pads, so the clean water contrasts with the surroundings.

5. Add something worth seeing underwater, such as a sunken path or decorative blocks on the floor. The improved underwater view will make it visible.

Take screenshots

Shoot in daylight for the most vibrant water color. Try one shot from above the surface and one from underwater to capture both effects.