Optimize Water Appearance and Reflections

Locate Water Settings

In Shader Options, find the water-specific section. NovaShade separates water quality from other visual elements.

Adjust Water Clarity

Look for controls affecting:

• Water Transparency: Controls how far you can see through water. Increase for clearer underwater visibility; decrease if you want more opaque, stylized water.
• Wave Height: Adjusts surface wave amplitude. Higher values create more noticeable ripples; lower values produce calm, mirror-like surfaces.
• Reflection Strength: Controls how much the sky and surroundings reflect on the water surface.

Balance Visuals and Performance

Water reflections and transparency are moderately demanding. If frame rates drop near large water bodies, reduce reflection strength or wave detail before lowering transparency.

Test Different Conditions

View your water at different times of day and weather conditions. Water appearance changes dramatically under sunlight versus rain or night. Adjust settings during daytime for the most noticeable effect, then verify they look good in other conditions.