This is an older issue, previously tracked in MC-1531 and MC-68129.
The bug
Smooth lighting doesn't work on the water surface. Simple as that.
Screenshot
[media]Smooth lighting is at maximum in this screenshot.
Note
@unknown is aware of this issue: https://twitter.com/Xilefian/status/1399412383710318592
Related issues
is duplicated by
MC-3553
Smooth lighting is inconsistent
MC-100177
water_overlay.png Has No Smooth Lighting
MC-119860
Shadows On Water Don't Use Smooth Lighting
MC-160343
lightning issue in minecraft 1.14.4
MC-176743
Smooth Lighting doesn't work on water
MC-215740
Smooth lighting don't work on water
MC-227048
Smooth lighting doesn't work in water
MC-227975
Smooth lighting doesn't exist when viewing water from above it
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Comments
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migrated
Why did you report the bug here if you know the developers are aware of the issue?
violine1101
So that the bug can be tracked. Even if they know it now, if they don't plan to fix it, they might forget. So it's still good to have it in a data base.
migrated
Oh that makes sense
Thanks!
Brevort
I can confirm that this is an issue.
Avoma
I am also able to confirm that this is an issue.
violine1101
It seems like there's already an older bug report for this, although it is about paintings and item frames as well: MC-1531. I've split the water surface case from that bug report and we're going to continue tracking it here.
Avoma
Can confirm in 1.17.
ampolive
Can confirm in 1.17.1 Pre-release 1.
Avoma
Can confirm in 1.17.1.
windwend
So they fixed smooth lighting underwater in MC-68129 and forgot about this.
gameo7
Pretty much lol. I guess it’s a different part of the code and not as easily noticeable unless you’re in a cave or there’s a torch near water. Who knows, may not be as simple as “water smooth lighting = yes” lol
ampolive
Can confirm in 21w37a.
ampolive
Can confirm in 21w38a.
ampolive
Can confirm in 21w40a.
ampolive
Can confirm in 21w41a.
ampolive
Can confirm in 21w42a.
ampolive
Can confirm in 21w44a.
ampolive
Can confirm in 1.18 Pre-release 1.
muzikbike
As the owner of MC-1531, can I request ownership of this as well?
Avoma
Can confirm in 1.18.1.
Avoma
Can confirm in 1.19.
Avoma
Can confirm in 1.19.1.
Avoma
Can confirm in 1.19.2.
pulpetti
In 1.20.4
violine1101