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Realistic Rapids
This is an addon for Realistic Water, so be sure to check out how it works too. You will be prompted to install it if you haven't already. Instead of needing special rapid water to move waterwheels, with this mod what matters is the jump height: you will need
Quick answer
Which Realistic Rapids release should I use?
Realistic Rapids 0.1.1 targets 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Realistic Rapids required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does Realistic Rapids 0.1.1 need?
0.1.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Realistic Water first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Realistic Rapids without breaking your instance.
Built for Realistic Rapids 0.1.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 0.1.1. It targets 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Realistic Water first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 0.1.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Realistic Rapids add?
This is an addon for Realistic Water, so be sure to check out how it works too. You will be prompted to install it if you haven't already.
Instead of needing special rapid water to move waterwheels, with this mod what matters is the jump height: you will need to find or engineer a vertical waterfall that is tall enough to speed up the flow.
Water will then maintain its speed on steep enough inclines.
Questions and answers
Can I add it to an existing world?
Yes, however in already explored areas the changes won't take effect until you make water dry up and reflow.
How can I tell if the jump is tall enough?
If it's tall enough the lower part will flow faster, that's where you can build your waterwheel.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Realistic Rapids releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.22.6
1 loader build1.22.5
1 loader build1.22.4
1 loader build1.22.3
1 loader build1.22.2
1 loader build1.22.1
1 loader build1.22.0
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Realistic Rapids versions and loaders
0.1.1
realisticrapids_0.1.1.zip
24 Jul 2026
0.1.0
realisticrapids_0.1.0.zip
13 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.