Use Big Water Mod with Shader Packs

Compatibility with Shaders

Big Water Mod works seamlessly with shader packs that read normal and specular maps. If your shader supports animated normal maps, the mod will enhance fluid visuals even further.

Enable Animated Normal Maps

When running shaders, the mod can process animated normal maps for water and lava. This creates dynamic, flowing surface details that respond to lighting and camera angle. Check your shader's documentation to confirm it supports normal map animation.

Combine with Custom Resource Packs

The mod reads custom liquid scales and textures from resource packs you've installed. If you use a shader-compatible resource pack alongside Big Water Mod, the mod will apply its 4×4 stretching to those custom textures. This means you get both the shader's lighting effects and the mod's reduced repetition in a single setup.