How do rivers connect to the ocean?

Larger rivers form coastal deltas near the ocean, where they split into multiple separate channels before emptying out into the water. Smaller mountain streams flow downhill and merge into main river valleys that eventually reach these deltas.

Can I use Create mod water wheels with these rivers?

Yes, water wheels will turn when placed directly in flowing river channels, allowing you to generate power from the moving currents.

Does this work with the Wavify mod?

Yes, Dynamic Waters matches wave directions downstream when playing alongside Wavify, creating a cohesive water simulation.

What happens if I try to place this mod in an old world?

The mod won't generate new river paths in existing worlds—only newly created worlds will have the flowing rivers. Old worlds will continue to have static water.

Do rivers flow in realistic directions?

Yes, the mod tracks terrain heightmaps to calculate natural river paths, so water flows downhill from mountain streams through valleys and into deltas, mimicking real-world geography.

Can I navigate rivers by boat?

Yes, you can travel by boat along flowing rivers, and the current will push you downstream. This makes rivers useful for transportation as well as aesthetics.

Dynamic Waters Realistic Flowing Rivers Wiki & Guide

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Guides
Recipes
Items
Blocks
Configuration
Frequently asked questions
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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

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Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

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Items

Flow Wand

Blocks

Flow Override

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

Option	What it does
`branch1stDegreeBaseWidth`	1st Degree Branch Base Width
`branch1stDegreeRandomWidth`	1st Degree Branch Random Width
`branch2ndDegreeBaseWidth`	2nd Degree Branch Base Width
`branch2ndDegreeRandomWidth`	2nd Degree Branch Random Width
`animalSpeed`	Animal River Flow Speed
`biomeBlacklist`	Biome Blacklist
`customEntitySpeeds`	Custom Entity Flow Speeds
`customMainMenuPanorama`	Custom Main Menu Panorama
`defaultSpeed`	Default Entity Flow Speed
`disableTectonicUndergroundRivers`	Disable Tectonic Underground Rivers
`enableWatersheds`	Enable Mountain Rivers (Watersheds)
`enableNormalRivers`	Enable Normal Rivers
`enableRiverParticles`	Enable River Particles
`enableRiverSound`	Enable River Sounds
`enableRiverVisualFlow`	Enable Visual River Flow
`General`	General
`Generation`	Generation
`HIGH`	High (Default)
`itemSpeed`	Item River Flow Speed
`LOW`	Low
`MEDIUM`	Medium
`WatershedBaseWidth`	Mountain River Base Width
`mountainRiverDensity`	Mountain River Density
`mountainRiverOceanDensity`	Mountain River Ocean Spawn Rate

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to start a new world to use this mod?

Yes, you must create a brand-new world from the main menu. Existing worlds cannot generate the new river paths because they were already created with static water.

How do I know if rivers are actually flowing?

Flowing rivers will push you and your boat downstream, and any objects (like items or mobs) placed in the water will drift along the current instead of staying still. You can also see water blocks moving in set directions rather than spreading outward randomly.

Can I use this mod with biome mods like Terralith or Biomes O' Plenty?

Yes, Dynamic Waters is compatible with major biome mods including Biomes O' Plenty, Terralith, Regions Unexplored, and Nature's Spirit. The mod calculates river paths to fit naturally into the terrain these mods generate.

Will this mod slow down my world generation?

No, the mod calculates river paths in the background during early world generation to prevent loading freezes. You won't experience lag spikes when creating your new world.

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