CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better water
more water, and realistic water
Quick answer
Which Better water release should I use?
Better water better_water-1.0.4 (Version compatibility fix!) targets 1.21.8 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better water required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Better water better_water-1.0.4 (Version compatibility fix!) need?
better_water-1.0.4 (Version compatibility fix!). Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Better water without breaking your instance.
Built for Better water better_water-1.0.4 (Version compatibility fix!). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use better_water-1.0.4 (Version compatibility fix!). It targets 1.21.8 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside better_water-1.0.4 (Version compatibility fix!). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better water add?
(This is my first ever mod so please dont judge 😭)
Better water is a mod that adds new types of water such as "better water" which is just the normal water but more realistic
Here are some more things this mod has!
- Normal realistic water
- Green water
- Jello
- Water block
and more!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better water by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better water versions and loaders
better_water-1.0.4 (Version compatibility fix!)
better_water-1.0.4-neoforge-1.21.8.jar
5 Mar 2026
better_water-1.0.3
better_water-1.0.3-neoforge-1.21.8.jar
5 Mar 2026
better_water-1.0.0
better_water-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.8.jar
3 Mar 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.