CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Flashlight
A simple client-sided flashlight mod can be used in any server
Quick answer
Which Better Flashlight release matches 1.16.2 Forge?
Better Flashlight [1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.4.jar targets 1.16.3, 1.16.1, 1.16 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better Flashlight 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 Better Flashlight [1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.4.jar need?
[1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.4.jar on 1.16.2 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Better Flashlight without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Flashlight [1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.4.jar on 1.16.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use [1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.4.jar. It targets 1.16.3, 1.16.1, 1.16 with Forge; 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 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 [1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.4.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Flashlight add?
A simple flashlight for Minecraft, Client only.

Switch the flashlight just by pressing key i in game (can be changed in game options)
Please switch smooth lighting to max , dark brightness, singleplayer to get the best effect.
Multiplayer or server should work properly in latest version but other players CAN'T see your lights.
Config File:

max_radius (Block): The maximum radius of the light.
sleep_time (Millisecond, 1s = 1000millisecond):
The option is defined for performance, it means the time between every flashlight update.
If you feel the flashlight updates slow, you can turn down the value.
max_distance (Block): The maximum light distance.
Screenshots:


Old 1.0 version description(Not Supported Any More !):
Only one item was added.Right click it to open/off it.
known issue:
It will produce some invisible lights when lighting to places that have block updating.
Solution:Re-enter the save or reload the chunk and it should disappear. (Solved in version 1.3-mc1.16.5)
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Flashlight by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.16.4
1 loader build1.16.3
1 loader build1.16.2
1 loader build1.16.1
1 loader build1.16
1 loader build1.12.2
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Flashlight versions and loaders
[1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.4.jar
25 Aug 2022
[1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.3.jar
21 Aug 2022
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.