Enhance Water Reflections and Clarity

Open Water Settings

Access the shader configuration menu (default: K) and navigate to the water or reflection section. RtfShader provides several options to control how water looks.

Configure Reflection Quality

Adjust these settings to improve water appearance:

• Reflection strength: Increase to make sky and landscape reflections more visible on water surfaces.
• Water clarity: Higher values make water more transparent, letting you see underwater blocks and mobs more easily.
• Wave intensity: Control how much the water surface ripples and moves.

Optimize for Your Build

Water appearance matters most near lakes, rivers, and decorative pools. After changing settings, visit a large water body and observe from different angles—ground level, elevated positions, and while swimming. Reflections should feel natural without washing out the water's color. If reflections are too bright and hide the water's tint, reduce reflection strength. For better underwater visibility in survival, increase clarity.