CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Useful Lanterns
This mod adds a dedicated Trinket slot for lanterns so you can always make use of them!
Quick answer
Which Useful Lanterns release should I use?
Useful Lanterns usefullanterns-1.0.6-1.21.jar targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 5 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Useful Lanterns 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 Useful Lanterns usefullanterns-1.0.6-1.21.jar need?
usefullanterns-1.0.6-1.21.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fzzy Config, Fabric API, Trinkets (Fabric), Trinkets and 1 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 5 come through another mod in the chain.
5 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. 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 Useful Lanterns without breaking your instance.
Built for Useful Lanterns usefullanterns-1.0.6-1.21.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use usefullanterns-1.0.6-1.21.jar. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fzzy Config, Fabric API, Trinkets (Fabric), Trinkets and 1 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 5 come through another mod in the chain.
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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 usefullanterns-1.0.6-1.21.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Useful Lanterns add?
Useful Lanterns
This mod adds a Trinket slot called the "Lantern Slot" that let's you put a lantern on your hip which renders on your character with dynamic lighting and very cool physics.

Dependencies
This mod requires Trinkets to function.
For it to emit light LambDynamicLights is required.
For the in-game config screen you need to install Mod Menu and Fzzy Config. Otherwise you need to manually edit the file config/usefullanterns/config.toml.
Currently you can configure which side the lantern is on with the Lantern On Right Side config value and also the Scale value of the lantern.
Mod Compatibility
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This mod by default works with:
- Vanilla Lanterns
- Chipped
- Supplementaries Squared
- [Let's Do] Meadow
- Enderscape
But don't worry, you can easily add your own mod compatibility with just a single datapack. By editing the tag data/trinkets/tags/items/legs/lantern.json you can make any lantern work with Useful Lanterns!
Example:
{
"replace": false,
"values": [
"myfavoritemod:cute_lantern",
"myfavoritemod:cool_lantern"
]
}
The "replace": false is really necessary here, since if you overwrite the default tag none of the lanterns this mod supports will work. Yes, not even the vanilla ones.
Credits
The renderer of this mod was written with the assist of Claude AI but the mod logo and the description is entirely made by Fyoncle, so is the other classes.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Useful Lanterns by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.5
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Useful Lanterns versions and loaders
usefullanterns-1.0.6-1.21.jar
2 Aug 2026
usefullanterns-1.0.5-1.21.jar
14 Jul 2026
usefullanterns-1.0.4-1.21.jar
16 Jun 2026
usefullanterns-1.0.4-1.20.jar
16 Jun 2026
1.0.3-1.21
usefullanterns-1.0.3-1.21.jar
11 Mar 2026
1.0.3-1.20
usefullanterns-1.0.3-1.20.jar
11 Mar 2026
1.0.2
usefullanterns-1.0.2.jar
7 Mar 2026
1.0.1
usefullanterns-1.0.1.jar
7 Mar 2026
1.0.0
usefullanterns-1.0.0.jar
4 Mar 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
