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Glowing Tools

Adds glowing tools so you don't have to unequip your shield or use a fullbright mod to see while you're busy mining in caves! Works with shaders (tested with BSL and Complementary on Iris)! Requires LambDynamicLights!

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Quick answer

Which Glowing Tools release matches 1.20.2 Forge?

Updated 1 year ago

beta file Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Forge 1.20.2

Game version 1.20.2

Loader Forge

Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Forge 1.20.2 targets 1.20.2 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 Glowing Tools required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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Dedicated server Source doesn’t say

Loader for this release Forge

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What else does Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Forge 1.20.2 need?

Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Forge 1.20.2 on 1.20.2 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 Glowing Tools without breaking your instance.

Built for Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Forge 1.20.2 on 1.20.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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Stick to this file

Use Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Forge 1.20.2. It targets 1.20.2 with Forge; 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 Glowing Tools 1.4.2 for Forge 1.20.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Glowing Tools add?

Glowing Tools

Adds glowing tools so you don't have to unequip your shield or use a fullbright mod to see while you're busy mining in caves! Works with shaders (tested with BSL and Complementary on Iris)!

Requires LambDynamicLights / DynamicLights Reforged!

Instructions

Acquire any compatible tool (any vanilla tool)
Craft a torch
Combine the torch with the tool in the crafting grid to get a glowing tool (Bug: resets item data!)
Glowing diamond tools can be upgraded to glowing netherite tools in the smithing table
Durability, enchantments etc. work exactly as on their vanilla counterpart
Hold the item to lighten up your environment
Place a torch from your inventory by sneaking and right-clicking on a block
Pick up a torch by sneak right-clicking on a torch using any tool (vanilla tools get turned into glowing tools)