CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Vulcan's Darkness
Darkness mod built to work with Vulcan's Flashlights
Quick answer
Which Vulcan's Darkness release should I use?
Vulcan's Darkness vd_forge_1.20.1_1.1.0_2.0.jar targets 1.20.1 with 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 Vulcan's 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.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Vulcan's Darkness vd_forge_1.20.1_1.1.0_2.0.jar need?
vd_forge_1.20.1_1.1.0_2.0.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 Vulcan's Darkness without breaking your instance.
Built for Vulcan's Darkness vd_forge_1.20.1_1.1.0_2.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use vd_forge_1.20.1_1.1.0_2.0.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 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.
- 03
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 vd_forge_1.20.1_1.1.0_2.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Vulcan's Darkness add?

Darkness mod specifically made to be compatible with Vulcan's Flashlights.
All your common Darkness features, but now with flashlight compatability!
ADDITIONS - What's Included?
- Moon phase darkness
- Weather darkness
- Per-dimension darkness
- Darkness is NOT pure black, able to be used with flashlights!
FUNCTIONS - What does it do?
- Full moon gives normal moonlight, a new moon gives none at all
- Rain makes days gloomier and hides half the moonlight
- Thunderstorms make days properly dark and block all moonlight
- Daylight and sunlit areas unaffected
- Unlit areas become near pitch black, no invisible "dynamic light" blocks
CONFIG OPTIONS - How can I change certain aspects?
Many of our functions are optional and you can tailor the mod through our config file!
- Darkness strength
- Amount flashlight affects darkness
- On/off moon phase darkness
- On/off weather darkness
- On/off vanilla vignette
- Darkness per dimension
- Server set darkness level
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Vulcan's Darkness by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Vulcan's Darkness versions and loaders
vd_forge_1.20.1_1.1.0_2.0.jar
5 Nov 2026
vd_neoforge_1.21.1_1.1.0_2.0.jar
5 Nov 2026
vd_neoforge_1.21.11_1.1.0_2.0.jar
5 Nov 2026
vd_neoforge_26.2_1.1.0_2.0.jar
5 Nov 2026
vd_neoforge_26.2_1.1.0.jar
4 Nov 2026
vd_neoforge_1.21.11_1.1.0.jar
4 Nov 2026
vd_neoforge_1.21.1_1.1.0.jar
4 Nov 2026
vd_forge_1.20.1_1.1.0.jar
4 Nov 2026
vd_neoforge_26.2_1.0.2.jar
6 Oct 2026
vd_neoforge_1.21.11_1.0.2.jar
4 Oct 2026
vd_neoforge_1.21.1_1.0.2.jar
2 Oct 2026
vd_forge_1.20.1_1.0.2.jar
2 Oct 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.