You’ve already got MeshBasicMaterial and the powerful MeshStandardMaterial . Now, it’s time to take your skills to the next level with the crown jewel of Three.js materials: MeshPhysicalMaterial . This material is like MeshStandardMaterial’s sophisticated sibling—it does everything MeshStandardMaterial can do, plus a little extra magic. Don’t worry, though; we’ll break it down step by step. ### What is MeshPhysicalMaterial ? MeshPhysicalMaterial is an extension of MeshStandardMaterial. It includes all the features of MeshStandardMaterial—like metalness, roughness, and environment reflections—but adds a few extra tricks to make your 3D objects look even more realistic. The most notable additions are: Clearcoat : A thin, reflective layer on top of the material (think of a car’s glossy paint).