Verifying the Underwater Elytra Fix in Game

Testing Swim Activation

If you want to confirm that the fix for bug MC-260440 is active and functioning properly in your world, you can run a simple test in any body of water.

1. Place an elytra into your chest armor slot.

2. Walk into water that is deep enough to cover your character completely.

3. Switch to a third-person camera perspective so you can clearly see your player model.

4. Move forward and press your sprint key to activate swim mode.

Checking the Results

Observe how your character behaves when moving forward:

• Fixed behavior: Your character lays completely flat, kicks their legs, and performs the standard swimming animation. The elytra remains inactive on your back.
• Bugged behavior: The elytra wings snap open and deploy underwater, canceling the swim animation and keeping you upright or awkwardly gliding beneath the surface.

Once you observe the smooth swimming animation while wearing the wings, you can explore aquatic environments freely without needing to unequip your elytra.