CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Vulcan's Flashlights
Handheld or wearable flashlights for lighting your way.
Quick answer
Which Vulcan's Flashlights release should I use?
Vulcan's Flashlights vfl_forge_1.20.1_3.1.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge, NeoForge. 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 Vulcan's Flashlights 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 Vulcan's Flashlights vfl_forge_1.20.1_3.1.1.jar need?
vfl_forge_1.20.1_3.1.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Vulcan's Flashlights without breaking your instance.
Built for Vulcan's Flashlights vfl_forge_1.20.1_3.1.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use vfl_forge_1.20.1_3.1.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge, NeoForge; 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 vfl_forge_1.20.1_3.1.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Vulcan's Flashlights add?

**2.0 recent ports, critical bug fixes, and added compatabilities!
3.0 added models, dyability, new UV lens, and added abilities!**Now fully compatible with Vulcan's Darkness and Vulcan's Darkness Hurts!
ADDITIONS - What's Included?
- Standard and Ultra Flashlight and Miner's Helmet
- Flashlights and Miner's Helmets dyable 16 colors
- Standard Lens and UV Lens that burns undead (config)
- Humanoid mobs and armor stands can hold lights
- Battery drain and flicker for more powerful mobs (config)
3.0 RECIPES - How to make them!
---> Lens :

---> UV Lens :

---> Flashlight :

---> Ultra Flashlight :

---> Dyable : (Miner's Helmet as well)

---> Miner's Helmet :

---> Battery :

---> Charge Battery :

---> Ultra Battery :

---> Charge Ultra Battery :

2.0 RECIPES - How to make them!
---> Flashlight :

---> Ultra Flashlight:

---> Miner's Helmet:

---> Ultra Miners Helmet:

How do I charge them?
- Repair flashlight via redstone dust. Repair ultra via redstone block. Does not require anvil.
FUNCTIONS - What do they do?
- Flashlights and Helmets guide you through caves and oceans when it's dark without having to constantly place torches or glowstone
- Flicker at low battery
- Items/entities can cause flickering and/or drain the battery faster
- UV flashlights and helmets burn undead
CONFIG OPTIONS - How can I change certain aspects?
Many of our functions are optional and you can tailor the mod through our config file! (If unsure on this a YouTube search on 'How to change a mods config' will help!)
- Flicker: On/off, list block/entity + flicker multiplier, range
- Drain: On/off, list block/entity + drain multiplier, range
- On/off flicker look (for those with sensory sensitivities)
- UV: on/off, damage per second, battery cost, and which mobs count as undead
- Enderman anger on/off
- Mobs flee from light
- Whether armor stands, mobs, and placed helmets can have lit lights, and whether those lights drain
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Vulcan's Flashlights by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.1
2 loader builds1.20.1
3 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Vulcan's Flashlights versions and loaders
vfl_forge_1.20.1_3.1.1.jar
4 Nov 2026
vfl_neoforge_26.2_3.1.3.jar
6 Oct 2026
vfl_neoforge_1.21.11_3.1.3.jar
6 Oct 2026
vfl_neoforge_1.21.1_3.1.1.jar
6 Oct 2026
vfl_neoforge_1.21.11_3.1.1.jar
4 Oct 2026
vfl_neoforge_1.21.1_3.1.0.jar
4 Oct 2026
vfl_neoforge_1.21.1_3.0.1.jar
2 Oct 2026
vfl_fabric_1.21.1_2.0.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
vfl_neoforge_1.21.1_2.0.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
vfl_fabric_1.20.1_2.0.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
vfl_forge_1.20.1_2.0.0.jar
27 Sept 2026
vfl-1.0.1.jar
31 Oct 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.