Adjust Water Reflection Intensity

Access Shader Settings

Press the shader configuration key (default: Right Shift + R) while in-game to open the Eventide Shaders menu. Look for the Water or Reflections section in the settings panel.

Fine-Tune Reflection Quality

Locate the water reflection slider or toggle. You can adjust:

• Reflection Strength — increase to make clouds and sky more visible on water surfaces, or decrease if reflections feel too dominant
• Reflection Detail — higher settings show more landscape detail mirrored in calm water
• Ripple Effect — control how much water surface movement affects reflection clarity

Test Your Changes

Navigate to a large body of water—an ocean, lake, or river works best. Watch how the sky, clouds, and nearby mountains reflect on the surface as you adjust each slider. Changes apply in real-time, so you'll see results immediately.

If reflections look too sharp or unrealistic, lower the detail setting. If they're too subtle, increase reflection strength. Most players prefer moderate settings that balance visual beauty with performance.