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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

True Darkness

Moonless nights and enclosed spaces are truly dark. (Fabric and Forge)

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Quick answer

Which True Darkness release should I use?

Updated 3 years ago
Latest stable file darkness-fabric-mc119-2.0.103.jar
Game version 1.19.3
Loader Fabric, Quilt

True Darkness darkness-fabric-mc119-2.0.103.jar targets 1.19.3 with Fabric, Quilt. 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 True Darkness 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, Quilt
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 True Darkness darkness-fabric-mc119-2.0.103.jar need?

darkness-fabric-mc119-2.0.103.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 True Darkness without breaking your instance.

Built for True Darkness darkness-fabric-mc119-2.0.103.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use darkness-fabric-mc119-2.0.103.jar. It targets 1.19.3 with Fabric, Quilt; 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 darkness-fabric-mc119-2.0.103.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does True Darkness add?

Moody brightness not dark enough? Do you want moonless nights and unlit caverns to be pitch black? This mod is for you!

Discord: https://discord.gg/7NaqR2e

Available for Forge starting with Minecraft version 1.17

There's also a Forge port for version 1.16.

Quick Facts

  • Full moon = normal Minecraft brightness
  • New moon = no light at all
  • No torch light and no sky light = pure black, irrespective of moon phase
  • For Fabric Mod Loader
  • Client-side only
  • No dependencies

Configuration

Configuration is in config/darkness.properties

dark_overworld: enable in Overworld (default: true)

dark_default: enable in modded dimensions with a sky, like Overworld (default: true)

dark_nether: enable in Nether (default: true)

dark_end: enable in End (default: true)

dark_skyless: enable in modded dimensions without a sky, like End and Nether (default: true)

dark_nether_fog: Set to a value between 0.0 and 1.0 (inclusive) to make Nether fog darker (default: 0.5)

dark_end_fog: Set to a value between 0.0 and 1.0 (inclusive) to make End fog darker (default: 0.0)

Without

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With

With

You are welcome to use this mod in mod packs.

Project description from CurseForge.

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