CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Dynamic Lighting (Entities)
A dynamic light for all light-emitting items and glowing entities
Quick answer
Which Dynamic Lighting (Entities) release should I use?
Dynamic Lighting (Entities) dynamic-lighting-26.x.jar targets 26.1.2, 26.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. 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 Dynamic Lighting (Entities) required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Dynamic Lighting (Entities) dynamic-lighting-26.x.jar need?
dynamic-lighting-26.x.jar. 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 mods.
Before you install it
Add Dynamic Lighting (Entities) without breaking your instance.
Built for Dynamic Lighting (Entities) dynamic-lighting-26.x.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use dynamic-lighting-26.x.jar. It targets 26.1.2, 26.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside dynamic-lighting-26.x.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Dynamic Lighting (Entities) add?
Dynamic Lighting
adds dynamic lighting to Minecraft, All light-emitting items and glowing entities produce light that follows them around

Light Levels
| Light Level | Brightness | Light Sources | Entities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Brightest | Glowstone, Sea Lantern, Lantern, Jack O'Lantern, Shroomlight, Beacon, All Froglights (Verdant, Pearlescent, Ochre) | Blazes |
| 14 | Bright | Torch, Campfire, Lava Bucket, End Rod | — |
| 10 | Medium | Soul Torch, Soul Lantern, Soul Campfire, Redstone Torch, Glow Berries | Magma Cubes, Glow Squids |
| 7 | Dim | Blaze Rod, Blaze Powder, Glowstone Dust, Glow Ink Sac | — |
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Dynamic Lighting (Entities) by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
4 loader builds26.1.1
4 loader builds26.1
4 loader builds1.21.11
4 loader builds1.21.10
4 loader builds1.21.9
4 loader builds1.21.8
4 loader builds1.21.7
4 loader builds1.21.6
4 loader builds1.21.5
4 loader builds1.21.4
4 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 33 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Dynamic Lighting (Entities) versions and loaders
dynamic-lighting-26.x.jar
21 Jun 2026
dynamic-lighting-1.0.jar
8 Apr 2026
dynamic-lighting-1.0.0.jar
11 Jan 2026
dynamic-lighting-1.0.jar
11 Jan 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
