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BetterLight
Adds functional, realistic lamps
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which BetterLight release matches 1.20.1 Forge?
Best match for your filters BetterLightMod-1.3.Forge-1.20.1.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge
BetterLightMod-1.3.Forge-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. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is BetterLight 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.
What else does BetterLightMod-1.3.Forge-1.20.1.jar need?
BetterLightMod-1.3.Forge-1.20.1.jar on 1.20.1 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 BetterLight without breaking your instance.
Built for BetterLightMod-1.3.Forge-1.20.1.jar on 1.20.1 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use BetterLightMod-1.3.Forge-1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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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 BetterLightMod-1.3.Forge-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does BetterLight add?
In the future, this mod aims to offer a vast spectrum of lighting options. Whether for walls, floors, or ceilings, the selection will be highly diverse.
I have also incorporated realistic lighting and bulb behavior!
User´s who use Oculus for Shaders, need to download Embeddium. If you start Minecarft without Embeddium, it will crash.
Modversion 1.2-Forge have release for 1.16.5 soon!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
BetterLight by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.19.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.18.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.16.5
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
BetterLight versions and loaders
BetterLightMod-1.3.Forge-1.20.1.jar
BetterLightMod-1.3.12-Forge-1.20.1.jar
15 Nov 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
BetterLightMod-1.2-Forge-1.20.1.jar
30 Oct 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
BetterLightMod-Forge-1.20.1-1.2.HotfixBETA.jar
BetterLightMod-Forge-1.20.1-1.09BETA.jar
21 Oct 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge beta
BetterLightMod-Forge-1.20.1-1.2BETA.jar
BetterLightMod-Forge-1.20.1-1.2BETA-Kupferstaub.jar
21 Oct 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge beta
BetterLightMod-Forge-1.20.1-1.02.jar
20 Oct 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
BetterLightMod-1.20.1-1.01B.jar
BetterLightMod-Forge-1.20.1-1.01B.jar
19 Oct 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge beta
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