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True Darkness Refabricated
Moon phases and pitch black caves. A fork of the 'True Darkness' mod for Fabric 1.20.1-1.21.1 with enhancements!
Quick answer
Which True Darkness Refabricated release should I use?
True Darkness Refabricated v1.2.0 for Fabric 1.21.1 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 3 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is True Darkness Refabricated 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 True Darkness Refabricated v1.2.0 for Fabric 1.21.1 need?
v1.2.0 for Fabric 1.21.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API, oωo (owo-lib), oωo (owo-lib) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add True Darkness Refabricated without breaking your instance.
Built for True Darkness Refabricated v1.2.0 for Fabric 1.21.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use v1.2.0 for Fabric 1.21.1. 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 Fabric API, oωo (owo-lib), oωo (owo-lib) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 v1.2.0 for Fabric 1.21.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does True Darkness Refabricated add?

True Darkness Refabricated
This is a fork of the True Darkness mod by GrondagTheBarbarian, maintaining it for Fabric 1.20.1 and beyond.
GrondagTheBarbarian is the original author and all credit belongs to him.
Description:
Moody brightness not dark enough? Do you want moonless nights and unlit caverns to be pitch black? This mod is for you!
In addition to maintaining the mod for newer versions, this fork also fixes compatibility issues with Distant Horizons and adds some server-side functionality, such as config syncing.
Dependencies:
Optional: Mod Menu
Note that the mod itself and its effect is only required client-side to function, though it does have some additional functionality when installed on a server.
Need help?
Mod trailer:
FAQ:
Question: Does this mod work with shaders?
- Answer: No it doesn't. This mod achieves the darkening by modifying the vanilla lightmap, which shaders typically disregard entirely. If you are looking for a similar experience with shaders, ComplementaryShaders happens to include options to make caves completely dark as well as having moon-phases affect lighting.
Question: Does this mod need to be on the server too?
- Answer: Nope. The visual effects of this mod is entirely client-side. However, installing it on the server will unlock additional functionality like config synchronization.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
True Darkness Refabricated 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
2 loader builds1.20.5
2 loader builds1.20.4
2 loader builds1.20.3-Snapshot
2 loader builds1.20.3
2 loader builds1.20.2-Snapshot
2 loader builds1.20.2
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader builds1.20
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
True Darkness Refabricated versions and loaders
v1.2.0 for Fabric 1.21.1
darkness-fabric-1.2.0+mc1.21.1.jar
12 Nov 2024
v1.2.0 for Fabric 1.20.6
darkness-fabric-1.2.0+mc1.20.6.jar
12 Nov 2024
v1.2.0 for Fabric 1.20.4
darkness-fabric-1.2.0+mc1.20.4.jar
12 Nov 2024
v1.2.0 for Fabric 1.20.2
darkness-fabric-1.2.0+mc1.20.2.jar
12 Nov 2024
v1.2.0 for Fabric 1.20.1
darkness-fabric-1.2.0+mc1.20.1.jar
12 Nov 2024
v1.1.3 for Fabric 1.21.1
darkness-fabric-1.1.3+mc1.21.1.jar
12 Sept 2024
v1.1.3 for Fabric 1.20.6
darkness-fabric-1.1.3+mc1.20.6.jar
12 Sept 2024
v1.1.3 for Fabric 1.20.4
darkness-fabric-1.1.3+mc1.20.4.jar
12 Sept 2024
v1.1.3 for Fabric 1.20.2
darkness-fabric-1.1.3+mc1.20.2.jar
12 Sept 2024
v1.1.3 for Fabric 1.20.1
darkness-fabric-1.1.3+mc1.20.1.jar
12 Sept 2024
v1.1.2 for Fabric 1.21(.1)
darkness-fabric-1.1.2-mc1.21.jar
27 Aug 2024
v1.1.2 for Fabric 1.20.6
darkness-fabric-1.1.2-mc1.20.6.jar
27 Aug 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.

