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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Better Light

Better Light brings immersive portable lighting to Minecraft.

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Quick answer

Which Better Light release should I use?

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Latest stable file BetterLight 1.20.x-1.0.1
Game version 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20.4
Loader Forge

Better Light BetterLight 1.20.x-1.0.1 targets 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20.4 with Forge. 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 Better Light 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 Better Light BetterLight 1.20.x-1.0.1 need?

BetterLight 1.20.x-1.0.1. 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

Add Better Light without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Light BetterLight 1.20.x-1.0.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use BetterLight 1.20.x-1.0.1. It targets 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20.4 with Forge; 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 BetterLight 1.20.x-1.0.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Light add?

Better Light brings immersive portable lighting to Minecraft.

Carry lanterns on your belt, illuminate the world with dynamic lights, and quickly pick up placed lanterns and torches without breaking them. The mod adds realistic equipment rendering, configurable light behavior, and smooth integration into survival gameplay.

Current features:

  • 🏮 Dynamic lighting from held and equipped light sources

  • 👖 Belt slot for carrying lanterns hands-free

  • 🖱️ Pick up lanterns and torches with a single right-click

  • 🎨 Visible lantern model attached to your character

  • ⚙️ Fully configurable positions, rotations, and light settings

Designed to feel like a natural extension of vanilla Minecraft while remaining lightweight and multiplayer-friendly.

Project description from CurseForge.

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Better Light by Minecraft version and loader

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7 available setups

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Recent files

Better Light versions and loaders

3 of 3 releases match

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