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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Flat Lighting

Adds a video setting to make block lighting flatter.

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which Flat Lighting release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 1.4.2
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

Flat Lighting 1.4.2 targets 26.3 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Flat Lighting required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Flat Lighting 1.4.2 need?

1.4.2. 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 Flat Lighting without breaking your instance.

Built for Flat Lighting 1.4.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.4.2. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; 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

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.4.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Flat Lighting add?

Flat Lighting 💡

Adds a new video setting to make lighting flatter. It does this by removing the shading differences between the sides and top of blocks, which gives the game's lighting a softer or flat appearance.

The effect is similar to the Old Lighting setting from Optifine's internal shaders.

Comparison 🎨

A comparison of a village with/wihout the mod.

Usage 👤

After installing the mod, navigate to the game's video settings and set Cardinal Lighting to off to make the lighting flatter. Keeping the setting on will keep lighting identical to the vanilla game.
A screenshot showing the settings menu with Sodium

Dependencies & Compatibility 🔌

This mod has no dependencies. It is compatible with Fabric API, Sodium and Iris.

Project description from Modrinth.

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Flat Lighting by Minecraft version and loader

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Showing the newest 12 of 30 game versions. Older files are in the list below.

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Recent files

Flat Lighting versions and loaders

8 of 8 releases match

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