Making a roblox custom water script from scratch

Building your own roblox custom water script is honestly one of the best ways to make your game stand out without relying on the chunky, memory-heavy terrain water we're all used to. Let's be real, the default terrain water looks okay for some projects, but it's a bit of a resource hog and doesn't always fit the aesthetic of a stylized or low-poly game. Plus, you have almost no control over how it behaves beyond a few basic settings. If you want water that acts like a specific part, glows in the dark, or moves in a funky way, you're going to have to script it yourself. ...

February 14, 2026 · 7 min · Erick Hain