CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Mining Lantern
An item to emit dynamic light from the player, useful for mining in the dark
Quick answer
Which Mining Lantern release matches 1.12.1?
Mining Lantern MiningLantern-1.12.2-1.0.1.jar targets 1.12.1, 1.12, 1.12.2. 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 Mining Lantern 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 Mining Lantern MiningLantern-1.12.2-1.0.1.jar need?
MiningLantern-1.12.2-1.0.1.jar on 1.12.1. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install Albedo first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Mining Lantern without breaking your instance.
Built for Mining Lantern MiningLantern-1.12.2-1.0.1.jar on 1.12.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use MiningLantern-1.12.2-1.0.1.jar. It targets 1.12.1, 1.12, 1.12.2; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Albedo first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 MiningLantern-1.12.2-1.0.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Mining Lantern add?
What is the mod?

The aim of this mod is to provide a simple item which use Albedo to cast light from the player.
The light is using shaders from Albedo which means that it is not real Minecraft light.
The light will not stop mobs from spawning, but then again they will not spawn that close to players anyway.
The lantern can also be seen on other players' backs and will change texture if it is on or off.
The light from other players' lanterns can also be seen when they use their lantern (this is configurable).
The lantern is also a bauble trinket and can go into any baubles slot.
The lantern is activated with a keybind (default is V) such that it can be turned on or off even when in a baubles slot.
Showcase
Before turning on the light in the mine and after
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Rendering on the player
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Feedback
I would welcome both feature requests in what could be missing from the mod and general feedback on the mod
Please post these and bugs on Github or in the comments below.
Know issues
- Since Albedo is incompatible with OptiFine, this mod will not provide any light when OptiFine is installed.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Mining Lantern by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.12.2
1 loader build1.12.1
1 loader build1.12
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Mining Lantern versions and loaders
MiningLantern-1.12.2-1.0.1.jar
20 Sept 2020
MiningLantern-1.12.2-1.0.0.jar
23 Jun 2019
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.