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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

DynamicLantern

A Curios decorative lantern that requires no dynamic lighting dependency and no extra libraries — it only needs Curios and shaders to emit light.

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Which DynamicLantern release should I use?

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Latest stable file dynamiclantern-1.9.5-1.20.1.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

dynamiclantern-1.9.5-1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is DynamicLantern 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 Forge
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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does dynamiclantern-1.9.5-1.20.1.jar need?

dynamiclantern-1.9.5-1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Curios API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

4 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
Oculus Optional for dynamiclantern-1.9.5-1.20.1.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: Oculus mc1.20.1-1.8.0
Iris Shaders Optional for dynamiclantern-1.9.5-1.20.1.jar
optional
No matching file
Accessories Optional for dynamiclantern-1.9.5-1.20.1.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: [1.20.1] Accessories [Neoforge] - 1.0.0
Curios API Needed by dynamiclantern-1.9.5-1.20.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: curios-forge-5.14.1+1.20.1.jar

1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add DynamicLantern without breaking your instance.

Built for dynamiclantern-1.9.5-1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use dynamiclantern-1.9.5-1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Curios API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  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 dynamiclantern-1.9.5-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does DynamicLantern add?

Dynamic Lantern **is a mod that allows lanterns and lights equipped in Curios slots to be displayed on the player.

Forge 1.20.1 and NeoForge 1.21.1 are now supported.**

After equipping a vanilla lantern or soul lantern in the Curios belt slot, it will render on the player’s waist with a subtle pendulum swing effect. When Iris and Oculus is installed, compatible shader packs can recognize the lantern in Curios to provide a glow effect, without adding a separate dynamic light source or requiring any extra libraries. It is very lightweight.

The original reason I made this mod was because other similar mods usually require dynamic lighting mods as dependencies, and as we all know, dynamic lighting can have a noticeable impact on performance. Many of those mods also require complicated library dependencies.

So I made this simple and lightweight Dynamic Lantern mod instead. It’s perfect for players who only want the visual effect.

Project description from CurseForge.

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