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Better Torch / Luminous Torch
Harness the power of Light Essence to craft Luminous Torches with increased radius and brilliance.
Quick answer
Which Better Torch / Luminous Torch release should I use?
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

✨ 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

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

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

📜 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.
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
BetterTorch-1.2.0.zip
3 Aug 2026
BetterTorch-1.1.0.zip
29 Jan 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.