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Enable Water and Block Reflections

Locate Reflection Settings

Open the shader options menu and find the PBR (Physically Based Rendering) or reflection settings. These are usually in a section labeled "Reflections," "Surface Details," or "Advanced Visuals."

Turn On PBR Reflections

Enable the PBR reflection toggle. Once active, you'll notice:

  • Water surfaces reflect the sky and nearby blocks realistically
  • Wet blocks (after rain or near water) show subtle reflections
  • Polished stone and metal-like blocks catch light more naturally

Adjust Reflection Intensity

If available, you can control how strong reflections appear. Lower values create subtle, realistic reflections; higher values make them more pronounced. Start with default settings and adjust only if reflections feel too weak or too strong.

Check Performance Impact

Reflections are the most demanding feature in Vivid Radiant Lighting. If your frame rate drops noticeably, you can disable this feature while keeping the improved lighting and colors active.