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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Actual Darkness

a mod that changes the shadow system in minecraft, making it perfect for horror

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Quick answer

Which Actual Darkness release should I use?

Updated 15 days ago
Latest stable file actual_darkness-21.2.1.jar
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Actual Darkness actual_darkness-21.2.1.jar targets 1.21.1 with 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 Actual Darkness 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 NeoForge
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 Actual Darkness actual_darkness-21.2.1.jar need?

actual_darkness-21.2.1.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

Add Actual Darkness without breaking your instance.

Built for Actual Darkness actual_darkness-21.2.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use actual_darkness-21.2.1.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; 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 actual_darkness-21.2.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Actual Darkness add?

This mod focuses on appying horrific darkness into minecraft, makes caving scary, horror modpacks even more horrific and more.

**Mod Usage Information:**Applying darkness: /truedarkness darknessLevel (0-100, default is 80).

Synchornizing the darkness can be selected within the command, either a single target or all players

**Notes:**The mod is Common-Side(Client and server need to have the mod!) for it to work.

Darkness won't apply if you're using shaders! this will be fixed in the future.

You may notice visual bugs, like the sky turns black all of a sudden, if happened, feel free to report them!

Project description from CurseForge.

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Actual Darkness by Minecraft version and loader

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1 available setups

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Recent files

Actual Darkness versions and loaders

3 of 3 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.