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Better Torch / Luminous Torch

Harness the power of Light Essence to craft Luminous Torches with increased radius and brilliance.

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Quick answer

Which Better Torch / Luminous Torch release should I use?

Updated 22 days ago
Latest stable file BetterTorch-1.2.0.zip
Game version 0.5
Mod system Built-in Hytale mod system

Better Torch / Luminous Torch BetterTorch-1.2.0.zip targets 0.5. Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer. No required dependencies listed for this file.

Where it goes

Where should Better Torch / Luminous Torch be installed in Hytale?

Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer.

Separate client mod Not supported
World host / dedicated server Required
Mod system for this release Built-in Hytale mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

Put Hytale mods on the world host or dedicated server. Singleplayer runs a local server too; Hytale does not use separate client mods.

What else does Better Torch / Luminous Torch BetterTorch-1.2.0.zip need?

BetterTorch-1.2.0.zip. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No required dependencies 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 project dependencies. Check the creator notes before changing an existing world.

Before you install it

Add Better Torch / Luminous Torch without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Torch / Luminous Torch BetterTorch-1.2.0.zip. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use BetterTorch-1.2.0.zip. It targets 0.5; another release may target a different game build or dependency set.

  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

    Enable it on the world host

    Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside BetterTorch-1.2.0.zip. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Torch / Luminous Torch add?

🔦 Luminous Torch

By harnessing the primal forces of Life and Fire, you can forge superior light sources that pierce even the deepest shadows of the underworld.

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✨ Key Features

  • Luminous Torch: A high-intensity lighting item with a 12-block light radius (8 is the standard torch range).
  • Luminous Crystal: A decorative luminous block crafted from White Crystal Shards, any Stone and Light Essence, perfect for illuminating large builds.
  • Light Essence: A mystical crafting ingredient infused with pure Life and Fire energy.
  • Lore Integration: Fully balanced for survival progression, requiring the Arcane Bench for synthesis.

🧪 Crafting

The creation process is handled through the Arcane Bench, requiring multiple crafting steps.

1. Light Essence Synthesis

Combine the primal elements at the Arcane Bench on the Misc tab.

Materials Required:

 2x Life Essence
 1x Fire Essence

Result:

3x Light Essence

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2. Luminous Torch Forge

Upgrade your standard equipment using the newly synthesized essence at the Arcane Bench on the Misc tab.

Materials Required:

1x Light Essence
10x Crude Torches

Result:

10x Luminous Torches

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3. Rock Crystal Luminous Block

Combine White Crystal Shards and any Stone with Light Essence at the Furniture Bench on the Lighting tab.

Materials Required:

2x Light Essence
1x Any Stone
3x White Crystal Shards

Result:

1x Luminous Crystal

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📜 Author's Note

"In the deepest darkness, only the purest light will guide the adventurer's path." — Taurus_Zaphyre_XIII

Project description from CurseForge.

Pick your setup

Better Torch / Luminous Torch releases for each Hytale build.

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

1 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Better Torch / Luminous Torch releases and Hytale builds

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