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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Swinging Lanterns

Swinging Lanterns adds subtle movement to Minecraft lanterns and attached chains, making builds feel more dynamic and alive.

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Updated 2 months ago
Latest stable file swinginglanterns-fabric-26.2-1.5.2.jar
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Swinging Lanterns swinginglanterns-fabric-26.2-1.5.2.jar targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Swinging Lanterns required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does Swinging Lanterns swinginglanterns-fabric-26.2-1.5.2.jar need?

swinginglanterns-fabric-26.2-1.5.2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods 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 mods.

Before you install it

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Built for Swinging Lanterns swinginglanterns-fabric-26.2-1.5.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use swinginglanterns-fabric-26.2-1.5.2.jar. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  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

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside swinginglanterns-fabric-26.2-1.5.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Swinging Lanterns add?

Swinging Lanterns – preview

Swinging Lanterns logo

Swinging Lanterns adds subtle movement to Minecraft lanterns and attached chains, making builds feel more dynamic and alive.

Client-side only — works on vanilla servers.

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Features

  • Smooth lantern swinging
  • Weather-aware movement
    Rain and thunder increase the intensity for a more immersive animation
  • Moving chains (optional)
    Chain + attached lantern movement can be toggled in config
  • Lightweight & performance-friendly
    Built to keep overhead minimal
  • Visual-only enhancement
    Designed to improve ambience without changing gameplay (works on vanilla servers)
  • Resource pack support
  • Configurable in-game (Mod Menu) or via JSON
  • No shaders needed
  • Compatible with third-party lanterns
    Enjoy watching your modded lanterns swing too!

Lanterns swinging
Lanterns gently sway, adding life and movement to your builds.

Weather-aware movement
Thunderstorms hit different 🌧️

Configuration

You can tweak the mod to match your build style:

  • Enable/disable chain movement
  • Adjust swing movement and responsiveness
  • Tune weather multipliers (rain / thunder)
  • Adjust indoor movement (or disable it)

Compatibility

  • Works alongside most client-side performance mods
  • Shaders: usually fine, but some shader packs may handle colored/emissive lighting differently

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Project description from CurseForge.

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