Anti Mob Torch (Prevent Monster Spawn)

Before Installation

This mod adds custom entities. They must all be removed before uninstalling, or the server will crash. Use /amt uninstall --confirm true and follow the instructions before removing the mod.

This mod is in early development, so bugs may occur.

ALWAYS backup your world before installing any mod.

Hytale's torch light only stops some cave mobs from spawning — most spawns ignore light entirely. AntiMobTorch uses Hytale's built-in spawn suppression system to block all (configurable) hostile spawns within a configurable radius around every placed torch.

Features

• No-spawn zones around placed torches (default: 10 block radius)
• Works on spawn types that ignore light (markers, patrols, surface spawns)
• 8 supported torch types with global or per-torch settings
• Mob group filtering — choose which groups to block
• Marker suppression — blocks dungeon/structure spawn points too
• Light toggle mode — extinguish a torch to disable its zone, relight to restore it
• Admin & player dashboard UI (/amt ui) with visualization
• Hot-reloadable config, persistent across restarts

How It Works

Hytale has several spawn systems — beacons, world spawns, markers, and manual triggers. Most of them don't care about light levels. Only some cave spawns (goblins, rats, bats) check for darkness.

AntiMobTorch bypasses light checks entirely. When you place a torch, the plugin spawns an invisible suppressor entity. The engine handles the rest — no spawns within the radius, including pre-placed dungeon markers. The suppressor stays as long as the torch exists. Remove the torch or extinguish it (with light toggle mode) and spawning resumes.

Long Version

Commands

Install

1. Drop antimobtorch-*.jar into your mods/ directory
2. Configure with /amt ui or /amt set