
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Beltborne Lanterns
Beltborne Lanterns — free hands, bright path
Quick answer
Which Beltborne Lanterns release should I use?
Beltborne Lanterns 1.2.5-fabric targets 1.21 with Fabric, Quilt. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Beltborne Lanterns required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Beltborne Lanterns 1.2.5-fabric need?
1.2.5-fabric. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Cloth Config API 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 Beltborne Lanterns without breaking your instance.
Built for Beltborne Lanterns 1.2.5-fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.2.5-fabric. It targets 1.21 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Cloth Config API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.5-fabric. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Beltborne Lanterns add?
Beltborne Lanterns — free hands, bright path
Press B while holding a lantern — it snaps onto your belt. Walk, jump, fight — the lantern sways with physics and casts light near you.
Need it back in your hands? Press B again. 💡
🧩 Why it’s awesome
- One key, zero hassle. Stop digging in your inventory: B instantly attaches or detaches the lantern.
- Living light. Physics makes the glow feel real — a gentle sway as you move and turn.
- Immersion without compromise. Hands free, light by your side — explore, build, survive.
⚙️ How to use
- Hold a lantern.
- Press B — it attaches to your belt.
- Move around — it sways with you and casts light near you.
- Press B again — it detaches.
Dynamic lighting note: the in‑world light effect requires a dynamic lighting mod — see FAQ.
⧉ Add-ons
- Beltborne Lanterns - Accessories Layer: Modrinth / Curseforge / Github
📷 Showcase

❓ FAQ — compatibility & multiplayer
- Does it work in multiplayer? — YES! (Requires both client and server)
- Does it emit light in vanilla Minecraft? — No. Install a dynamic lighting mod to get light from the belt lantern:
- Fabric / Quilt / NeoForge: LambDynamicLights
- Alternative (NeoForge): Dynamic Lights (AtomicStryker)
- Will this work with the Soul Lantern? — YES!
- Will this work with a lantern from another mod? — YES! Add its item tag to the compatible list in the config.
- Does this work with the Accessories? — YES, Install the Beltborne Lanterns: Accessories Layer add-on.
- Does this work with the First-person Model? — YES, and it looks fantastic! (screenshot under spoiler)
Show screenshot
📜 License
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 — see the LICENSE file for details.
Full license text: Apache 2.0
Crafted with ❤️ for the Minecraft community
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Beltborne Lanterns by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.10
3 loader builds1.21.9
3 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
3 loader builds1.21.6
3 loader builds1.21.5
3 loader builds1.21.4
3 loader builds1.21.3
3 loader builds1.21.2
3 loader builds1.21.1
3 loader builds1.21
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 13 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Beltborne Lanterns versions and loaders
1.2.5-fabric
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-fabric+1.21.jar
15 Mar 2026
1.2.5-neoforge
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-neoforge+1.21.jar
15 Mar 2026
1.2.5-fabric
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-fabric+1.21.9.jar
15 Mar 2026
1.2.5-neoforge
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-neoforge+1.21.9.jar
15 Mar 2026
1.2.5-fabric
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-fabric+1.21.8.jar
15 Mar 2026
1.2.5-neoforge
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-neoforge+1.21.8.jar
15 Mar 2026
1.2.5-fabric
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-fabric+1.21.7.jar
15 Mar 2026
1.2.5-neoforge
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-neoforge+1.21.7.jar
15 Mar 2026
1.2.5-fabric
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-fabric+1.21.6.jar
15 Mar 2026
1.2.5-neoforge
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-neoforge+1.21.6.jar
15 Mar 2026
1.2.5-fabric
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-fabric+1.21.5.jar
15 Mar 2026
1.2.5-neoforge
beltborne_lanterns-1.2.5-neoforge+1.21.5.jar
15 Mar 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.