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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

SmoothWater

Fixes smooth lighting for Minecraft water

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Quick answer

Which SmoothWater release should I use?

Updated 8 years ago
Latest stable file SmoothWater 0.1.4 (1.12.2)
Game version 1.12.2
Loader Not required

SmoothWater 0.1.4 (1.12.2) targets 1.12.2. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is SmoothWater required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release No loader listed
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does SmoothWater 0.1.4 (1.12.2) need?

SmoothWater 0.1.4 (1.12.2). Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add SmoothWater without breaking your instance.

Built for SmoothWater 0.1.4 (1.12.2). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use SmoothWater 0.1.4 (1.12.2). It targets 1.12.2; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside SmoothWater 0.1.4 (1.12.2). It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does SmoothWater add?

This mod is deprecated. Please use MAGE instead, which provides the same functionality.

SmoothWater is a simple mod which makes Minecraft water render smoothly on the surface, as well as ensuring liquids allow smooth lighting under them.

Before:

After:

It has no other functionality and is merely a visual tweak. It should be safe to add to modpacks as a default, too!

Additional showcase screenshots are available in the image gallery.

FAQ:

  • Q: Hasn't Forge 2623+ fixed this issue?
  • A: It fixed the second picture (smooth lighting not working underwater), but not the first one (smooth lighting not affecting the water surface). Minecraft 1.10.x and 1.11.x are still affected by both.

Project icon utilizes Unity textures by CyanideX.

Project description from CurseForge.

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SmoothWater by Minecraft version and loader

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3 available setups

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Recent files

SmoothWater versions and loaders

11 of 11 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.