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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Dynamic Lights

Adds dynamic lights for players, items, mobs, etc.

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Quick answer

Which Dynamic Lights release should I use?

Updated 1 year ago
Latest stable file 5.3+mod
Game version 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7
Loader Fabric, Forge, NeoForge

Dynamic Lights 5.3+mod targets 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this 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, Forge, NeoForge
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.

What else does Dynamic Lights 5.3+mod need?

5.3+mod. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

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 Dynamic Lights without breaking your instance.

Built for Dynamic Lights 5.3+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 5.3+mod. It targets 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  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 5.3+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Dynamic Lights add?

DESCRIPTION

This data pack makes torches and many other luminous items like glowstone, glowberries, lanters, etc. emit light while in your hand. It also makes certain mobs such as blazes and glow squids glow permanently and dropped light emitting items also glow. The light is server-side and visible to other players. This allows you to explore caves with ease without having to place torches everywhere.

INSTALLATION/UNINSTALLATION GUIDE

Installation:

  • for datapack version, go to your saves folder located here on Windows: C:\Users\(your name)\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\saves
    go to your world's folder, open the datapacks folder, put the zipped file, and restart your world

  • for mod version, put the jar file in c:\Users\(your name)\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\mods and then launch the game

Uninstallation:

for v1: run this command /function dl:uninstall, and then delete the data pack. Make sure to not reload (/reload or by restarting your world) after running the uninstall command until the data pack is deleted!

for v2-v3: make sure you are not holding a torch, run /datapack disable (file), delete the datapack and run /reload

for v4 - v5: use /function dt:config to disable every setting, /datapack disable (file), delete the datapack and reload.

for v5.1+: run /function dt:uninstall and follow instructions

FEATURES/CONFIG OPTIONS

Config

Use /function dt:config to open the config menu.

Feature Stored as (in dt.config scoreboard) Description Default Value
Players holding light glow playersitemsglows If players holding luminous items such as torches should glow true (1)
Item entities glow itemsglow If luminous items dropped on the ground should glow true (1)
Blazes glow blazesglow If blazes should glow true (1)
Glow Squids glow glowsquidsglow If glow squids should glow true (1)
Ignited Creepers glow litcreepersglow If creepers should glow when lit with flint and steel true (1)
Mobs set on fire glow fireglow If mobs set on fire should glow true (1)
Mobs holding light glow mobsitemsglow If mobs, such as zombies, holding luminous items like torches should glow true (1)
Arrows glow arrowsglow If flaming and spectral arrows and should glow true (1)
Fireballs glow fireballsglow If ghast and blaze fireballs should glow true (1)
Magma Cubes glow magmacubesglow If magma cubes should glow true (1)

Each config setting can be edited by using the appropriate /scoreboard players set command. For example, to toggle Players holding light glow, you can use the command /scoreboard players set playersitemsglows dt.config 1 or 0 to enable or disable it, 1 being true and 0 being false. You can run /function dt:config to bring up a menu which you can click to type the commands automatically. (Feel free to message me on discord below for assistance!)

List of luminous items and entities

Luminous Items Luminous Entities
Torch Blazes
Jack o' Lantern Glow Squids
Lantern Magma Cubes
End Rod Creepers (when lit)
Shroomlight Any entity set on fire
Glowstone Any entity (e.g., zombie, player, allay) holding a luminous item
Froglight blocks Flame Arrow
Sea Lantern Spectral Arrows
Beacon Dropped luminous item entity
Campfire Fireballs (shot by blazes/ghasts)
Lava Bucket
Glow Berries
Glow Ink Sac

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

  • You may change settings by running /function dt:config and uninstall by /function dt:uninstall
  • Due to minecraft limitations and the nature of the datapack/mod, it may obstruct flow of liquids like lava and water
  • for feedback, bug reports, or other help, join the discord server from the links section of this page!

Project description from Modrinth.

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