Appreciate Waving Plant Effects in Your World

Observe Affected Blocks

Hearthlight Shaders adds subtle waving animations to tree leaves, crops, and tall grass. These effects are gentle—they enhance immersion without being distracting. Visit forests, plains, and farmland to see the effect in action.

Adjust Wave Intensity

If the waving feels too pronounced or too subtle, access the shader settings and look for animation or foliage-related sliders. You can fine-tune how much leaves and grass sway with the breeze.

Combine with Lighting

The waving effects look best when combined with Hearthlight's soft shadows. Stand in a forest during golden hour (sunrise/sunset) to see how the shader renders moving leaves with warm, dynamic lighting. The effect creates a living, breathing world.

Performance Consideration

If you're on lower-end hardware, waving effects are typically one of the first features to disable for performance gains. They're purely visual and don't affect gameplay, so disabling them won't impact your experience—only the aesthetic.

The subtle animation helps break up the static blocky appearance while keeping the vanilla feel intact.