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Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric)

A simple mod to provide users with NEI-like light level overlay.

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Quick answer

Which Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) release should I use?

Updated 5 months ago
Latest stable file [Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0
Game version 1.21.11
Loader Fabric

Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) [Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0 targets 1.21.11 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
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 Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) [Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0 need?

[Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0. 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 Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) without breaking your instance.

Built for Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) [Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use [Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric; 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 it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside [Fabric 1.21.11] v14.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Light Overlay (Rift/Forge/Fabric) add?

This mod provides users with a NEI-like light overlay.

This mod requires Rift, Forge or Fabric. (Fabric API, Cloth Config (Fabric) and Architectury are required for Fabric, Cloth Config (Forge) and Architectury are required for Forge)

Light Overlay is a client ONLY mod, putting this on a server will do nothing.

Press F7 to toggle the light overlay, configurable through Controls Settings.

A yellow cross means that mobs can spawn at night, a red cross means that mobs can spawn anytime.

A blue cross means that mobs can spawn if there is a spawner (1.18 only)

Config:

  • Rift 1.13.2: Config Screen Not Available

  • Forge 1.13.x: Config Screen Not Available

  • Forge 1.14+: Mod List > Config

  • Fabric 1.14+: Mod Menu > Config

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Known Issue:

This mod does not work well with OptiFine shaders: https://github.com/shedaniel/LightOverlay-Fabric/issues/5, however you can use the number display mode which will work with shaders.

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