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LambDynamicLights
The most feature-complete and optimized dynamic lighting mod.
Quick answer
Which LambDynamicLights release should I use?
LambDynamicLights 4.12.2 (26.2) targets 26.2 with Fabric, NeoForge, 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. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is LambDynamicLights 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 LambDynamicLights 4.12.2 (26.2) need?
LambDynamicLights 4.12.2 (26.2). Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add LambDynamicLights without breaking your instance.
Built for LambDynamicLights 4.12.2 (26.2). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use LambDynamicLights 4.12.2 (26.2). It targets 26.2 with Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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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 LambDynamicLights 4.12.2 (26.2). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does LambDynamicLights add?
LambDynamicLights
The most feature-complete and optimized dynamic lighting Minecraft mod.
📖 What's this mod?
It's dark outside, extremely dark… You can't see a lot in the darkness, you wish you had a torch, or a lantern to hold and see in the light…
And this is now possible with this mod as it adds dynamic lights to the game. You can see in the darkness thanks to your torch now!
This mod adds dynamic lights to Minecraft. Dynamic lights are lights created by an entity holding an item which makes light as a block, or created by an entity on fire, etc.
Searching other mods to replace OptiFine? Check out that list!
✅ Features:
- Dynamic lighting.
- Settings to select how smoothly the dynamic lighting updates.
- Any entity holding an item which emits light will emit light!
- Item lighting can be customized through resource-packs and can work with modded items!
- Some items like torches, soul torches, etc. will not light up in water.
- Various entities will naturally emit light, like:
- Allays
- Blazes
- Fireballs
- Glow squids
- Magma cubes
- Spectral arrows
- Burning entities emit light.
- Quick and simple API for developers and resource pack makers.
- Check out the documentation for more details!
- And more!
📖 Usage
Using this mod is very simple!
Install it in your mods folder along with Fabric API and ModMenu, (and Sodium if wanted for better performances).
It will work as-is. If you want, you can configure the mod through its settings screen by heading to the video settings or via ModMenu.
Need help? Come check out my Discord server.
📖 Is there an API? How to use it as a developer?
Check out this in-depth documentation.
📖 Compatibility
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
LambDynamicLights by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1-snapshot
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds1.21.11-snapshot
3 loader builds1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.10
3 loader builds1.21.9
3 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
3 loader builds1.21.6
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 15 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
LambDynamicLights versions and loaders
LambDynamicLights 4.12.2 (26.2)
lambdynamiclights-4.12.2+26.2.jar
20 Jun 2026
LambDynamicLights 4.8.10 (1.21.1)
lambdynamiclights-4.8.10+1.21.1.jar
20 Jun 2026
LambDynamicLights 4.12.1 (26.2)
lambdynamiclights-4.12.1+26.2.jar
20 Jun 2026
LambDynamicLights 4.12.0 (26.2)
lambdynamiclights-4.12.0+26.2.jar
16 Jun 2026
LambDynamicLights 4.11.0 (26.1.2)
lambdynamiclights-4.11.0+26.1.2.jar
16 Jun 2026
LambDynamicLights 4.10.3 (26.1.2)
lambdynamiclights-4.10.3+26.1.2.jar
15 Jun 2026
LambDynamicLights 4.8.9 (1.21.1)
lambdynamiclights-4.8.9+1.21.1.jar
15 Jun 2026
LambDynamicLights 4.10.2 (26.1.2)
lambdynamiclights-4.10.2+26.1.2.jar
20 Apr 2026
LambDynamicLights 4.8.8 (1.21.1)
lambdynamiclights-4.8.8+1.21.1.jar
20 Apr 2026
LambDynamicLights 4.10.1 (26.1.1)
lambdynamiclights-4.10.1+26.1.1.jar
7 Apr 2026
LambDynamicLights 4.10.0 (26.1)
lambdynamiclights-4.10.0+26.1.jar
24 Mar 2026
LambDynamicLights 4.10.0-rc.1 (26.1)
lambdynamiclights-4.10.0-rc.1+26.1.jar
22 Mar 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
