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Miner's Helmet
A mod that simply adds a helmet with dynamic lighting.
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Quick answer
Which Miner's Helmet release should I use?
Miner's Helmet Mining Helmet 26.1.2-v2.1.3 targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. 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 Miner's Helmet 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.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Miner's Helmet Mining Helmet 26.1.2-v2.1.3 need?
Mining Helmet 26.1.2-v2.1.3. 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.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Miner's Helmet without breaking your instance.
Built for Miner's Helmet Mining Helmet 26.1.2-v2.1.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Mining Helmet 26.1.2-v2.1.3. It targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge; 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 it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Mining Helmet 26.1.2-v2.1.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Miner's Helmet add?

A mod that simply adds a helmet with dynamic lighting.
🔦 What is it?
This is a very simple mod that just adds a mining helmet that lights up your way in dark areas such as caves and ravines. Zombies can spawn with Iron Pickaxes, and mining helmets. There’s a config option to disable this.
🧪 Latest Updates
- The mod now supports Minecraft 1.19!
- The mobs that spawn as miners is now a tag,
#mining_helmet:miner_mobs, and has been expanded to Husks and Zombie Villagers alongside the original Zombie for customizability - Added Lucent Support, (see below)!
💡 Try Pairing this mod with Lucent!
Download here: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/lucent Lucent is our open source smooth dynamic lighting mod that will automatically turn the Miner's Helmet dynamic lighting into a buttery smooth experience! It is not required, however when it is installed it will use that instead. That'll give you smoother, more performant lighting, and all the other benefits it brings! Here's a video comparison!
⛏️ Crafting
You will unlock the recipe for the Mining Helmet as soon as you obtain a Lantern. You can craft it as follows:

Light up the deep dark!
Brighten up those dark caverns and rooms in the Ancient City! Warning, this product does not protect you from the Darkness.

Explore the Nether!
Light your way inside the Nether while trying to find Netherite!

Works well in caves
Use this helmet to light your path in dark areas and caves.

Lights up dark underwater areas
Swim with your mining helmet and light your path through dark trenches.

Mobs can wear (and spawn with) it too!
There’s also a chance for mobs to spawn with a pickaxe in their hands. When you slay them, there’s a chance that they will drop their helmets.

Do you want to be able to explore Minecraft's vast oceans with ease? Try out our sister mod to Miner's Helmet called, Scuba Gear! Click here to view the project.
🌐 Translate Miner's Helmet - Help break the language barrier!
All translators are credited here. Thank you to everyone who helps make this mod accessible!
Afrikaans (Suid-Afrika) translations by: Wendigo44
اللغة العربية (alLuġah al'Arabiyye) translations by: Master Z
Azərbaycanca (Azərbaycan) translations by: Esmira
Български (България) translations by: Assia
Català (Catalunya) translations by: Laura P.
Čeština (Česko) translations by: Blanka S.
Cymraeg (Cymru) translations by: Fl3x_X_Placid
Dansk (Danmark) translations by: Louise P.
Deutsch translations by: sigy4444
Ελληνικά (Ελλάδα) translations by: Rain
English (Australia) translations by: Kangaroo
English (Canada) translations by: Vamacheron
English (United Kingdom) translations by: MCVinnyq
English (New Zealand) translations by: Jesterguy
Pirate Speak translations by: Phygie
ɥsᴉꞁᵷuƎ (uʍoᗡ ǝpᴉsd∩) translations by: Phygie
Español (Argentina) translations by: Fernando
Español (Chile) translations by: Fernando
Español (Ecuador) translations by: Fernando
Español (España) translations by: Minaderm
Español (México) translations by: Vamacheron
Español (Venezuela) translations by: Jonathing
Eesti (Eesti) translations by: Airi W.
فارسی (Fārsiy) translations by: Adeleh
Suomi (Suomi) translations by: Josasim
Filipino (Filipinas) translations by: Minzhire
Français (Québec) translations by: Lachney
Français (France) translations by: Lachney
Galego (Galicia) translations by: Minaderm
עברית ('Ivriyþ) translations by: DayColor
हिन्दी (Hindī) translations by: Obasi, Narayan
Magyar (Magyarország) translations by: Erika N.
Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesia) translations by: Sunu S.
Íslenska (Ísland) translations by: Linda R.
日本語 (Nihongo) translations by: Vamacheron
ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannađa) translations by: Ganesh
한국어 (Hangugeo) translations by: Anna K.
LOLCAT (Kingdom of Cats) translations by: Phygie
Lietuvių translations by: Kristina P.
Latviešu (Latvija) translations by: Andrejs G.
Македонски (Makedonski) translations by: Milena
Bahasa Melayu (Malaysia) translations by: Haikal I.
Vlaams (Vlaanderen) translations by: Sindarin27
Nederlands (Nederland) translations by: Sindarin27
Norsk nynorsk (Norge) translations by: Marie F.
Polski (Polska) translations by: Asher097
Русский (Russkiy) translations by: CptIdea
Slovenščina (Slovenija) translations by: Jaka
Српски (Србија) translations by: Katarina
Svenska (Sverige) translations by: Stefan L.
ไทย (thay) translations by: Supanat T.
tlhIngan Hol (tlhIngan wo') translations by: Phygie
Türkçe (Türkiye) translations by: Cem B.
Українська (Ukrayins'ka) translations by: Andrey K.
Tiếng Việt (Việt Nam) translations by: Tien L.
简体中文(中国大陆) translations by: 935484425, Gao
繁體中文(台灣) translations by: 礦工頭盔
🤚 Support: If you have questions or any issues with our mods, read the FAQ! You can also either submit an issue on the issue tracker, or come into our Discord server where we can help you!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Miner's Helmet by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader build1.19.3
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.19.1
1 loader build1.19
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader build1.16.4
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 18 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Miner's Helmet versions and loaders
Mining Helmet 26.1.2-v2.1.3
mining_helmet-26.1.2-2.1.3.jar
2 May 2026
Mining Helmet 1.21.7-v2.1.2
mining_helmet-1.21.7-2.1.2.jar
30 Jun 2025
Mining Helmet 1.21.4-v2.1.2
mining_helmet-1.21.4-2.1.2.jar
26 Jan 2025
Mining Helmet 1.20.4-v2.1.2
mining_helmet-1.20.4-2.1.2.jar
14 Jan 2024
Mining Helmet 1.19.4-v2.1.2
mining_helmet-1.19.4-2.1.2.jar
17 Mar 2023
Mining Helmet 1.19.3-v2.1.1
mining_helmet-1.19.3-2.1.1.jar
14 Dec 2022
Mining Helmet 1.19.0-v2.1.1
mining_helmet-1.19-2.1.1.jar
27 Jul 2022
Mining Helmet 1.16.5-v2.0.1
mining_helmet-1.16.5-2.0.1.jar
12 Apr 2021
Mining Helmet 1.16.4-v2.0.0
mining-helmet-1.16.4-2.0.0.jar
2 Nov 2020
Mining Helmet 1.16.3-v1.0.9
mining-helmet-1.16.3-1.0.9.jar
23 Sept 2020
Mining Helmet 1.15.2-v1.0.9
mining-helmet-1.15.2-1.0.9.jar
23 Sept 2020
Miner's Helmet 1.16.3-v1.0.8
mining-helmet-1.16.3-1.0.8.jar
10 Sept 2020
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
