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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Better Flashlight

A simple client-sided flashlight mod can be used in any server

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Which Better Flashlight release matches 1.16.3 Forge?

Updated 4 years ago
Best match for your filters [1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.4.jar
Game version 1.16.3, 1.16.1, 1.16
Loader 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.

Client Source doesn’t say
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Loader for this release Forge
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 Better Flashlight [1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.4.jar need?

[1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.4.jar on 1.16.3 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

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 Better Flashlight without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Flashlight [1.16.5] Better Flashlight - 1.4.jar on 1.16.3 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.

  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 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:

Config

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.

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