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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Dynamic Lights

Supported entities and items such as torches, lanterns, or enchanted gear emit light! Server-side!

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which Dynamic Lights release matches 26.2-rc-2?

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Best match for your filters 1.9.3+mod
Game version 1.17, 1.17.1-pre1, 1.17.1-pre2
Loader Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt

Dynamic Lights 1.9.3+mod targets 1.17, 1.17.1-pre1, 1.17.1-pre2 with Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. 2 required mods need a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Dynamic Lights required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Dynamic Lights 1.9.3+mod need?

1.9.3+mod on 26.2-rc-2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

2 required mods need a matching file

Install Fabric API, Quilted Fabric API (QFAPI) / Quilt Standard Libraries (QSL) first, but 2 required mods have no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

5 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
Mod Menu Optional for Dynamic Lights 1.9.3+mod
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 20.0.0-beta.2
Fabric API Needed by Dynamic Lights 1.9.3+mod
required
No matching file
MidnightLib Optional for Dynamic Lights 1.9.3+mod
optional
No matching file

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 Dynamic Lights without breaking your instance.

Built for Dynamic Lights 1.9.3+mod on 26.2-rc-2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.9.3+mod. It targets 1.17, 1.17.1-pre1, 1.17.1-pre2 with Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API, Quilted Fabric API (QFAPI) / Quilt Standard Libraries (QSL) first, but 2 required mods have no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.9.3+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Dynamic Lights add?

Tschipcraft's Dynamic Lights



Server-side dynamic lighting for 1.17.x-26.2.x

Note:

For heavily modded setups, modpacks, as well as for playing on external servers, I recommend LambDynamicLights or similar client-side mods instead.
-> For details, check this wiki page.

💡 Features

This data pack/mod brings dynamic lighting to Minecraft without any client-side requirements. Supported entities and items (like torches, glowstone, or enchanted gear), held or worn by players, mobs, or placed in item frames, will emit light using the light block added in Snapshot 21w13a.

  • 50+ supported vanilla items out of the box
  • Multiple light levels: 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15
  • Water-sensitive behavior with sounds for some items
  • Enchanted items glow by default (light level 6), with special cases for Fire Aspect, Riptide, Channeling (light level 9)
  • Amethyst-trimmed armor emits light
  • Mobs, falling blocks, and display entities can emit light if carrying a supported item
  • Curios API support for modded inventory slots See issue #76

Since this project is completely server-side, players joining a server with Dynamic Lights installed will not need to install anything on their end for it to work! However, you can still use the mod version on the client for single-player worlds only. Joining a server that does not have Dynamic Lights installed will have no effect.

-> For a complete list of supported items & entities, and available settings, take a look at the wiki <-

ℹ️ Limitations

Since this is a data pack at its core, there are some limitations compared to other purely modded solutions.

Limitations (click to expand)
  • Dynamic Lights may stutter while moving around. This project solely relies on vanilla light blocks, which are restricted to the block grid. Smooth transitions between blocks are not feasible
  • This pack currently uses marker entities to keep track of dynamic light positions. If these entities are cleared by you or plugins like EntityTrackerFixer, light blocks will be left behind. See issue #25
  • Vanilla light blocks are unfortunately immovable by pistons and block explosion damage. This can cause some redstone contraptions to malfunction. Please report any issues, I try to prevent common cases. See e.g. fixed issues #51, #15, #12, #10
  • In Minecraft 1.21.4 and below, dynamic light updates will always trigger block updates. This could cause floating blocks affected by gravity, like sand or gravel, to fall
  • Some shader packs that ignore the vanilla lightmap, such as Rethinking Voxels, will not display the dynamic lights. See issue #59
  • Dynamic Lights cannot function in 1x1 block spaces occupied by non-solid blocks, as there is simply no space for placing light blocks. See issues #39 and #43
  • Dynamic Lights per player operate globally. See a detailed explanation here

🔧 Installation & Use

Install either as:

  • Data Pack [DP] ➜ Place .zip in your world's datapacks folder
  • Mod [Mod] ➜ Drop into your mods folder and optionally install MidnightLib for a global config file and UI

To manage settings, reset, or uninstall the pack, use /trigger tschipcraft.menu or /function #tschipcraft:menu.

🧩 Compatibility

Forge is only natively supported until Minecraft 1.21.5.

This data pack follows the Smithed and essential MC Datapacks Discord Server Conventions to ensure data pack compatibility.

🔗 External Links

CurseForge logo PlanetMinecraft logo

🤝 Partner Offers

Want to buy Hytale or upgrade your edition? Use creator code Tschipcraft upon checkout for me to receive a commission! (The price for you stays the same)

Project description from Modrinth.

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