Node Wake is a lightweight add-on that provides a collection of 16 stackable node groups for building realistic water shaders. The nodes offer drag-and-drop functionality for generating common water effects, including waves, ripples, foam, algae, and shoreline interactions.

Rather than relying on fluid simulations, the system uses procedural generation to allow real-time customization. Users can apply individual nodes independently or layer them to construct complex water surfaces such as calm ponds, detailed lakes, or turbulent oceans.