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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Optimized Fullbright

Fullbright mod that disables the lighting system to improve performance. Now toggleable with a keybind!

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Quick answer

Which Optimized Fullbright release should I use?

Updated 2 months ago
Latest stable file Optimized Fullbright 2.0.0 Fabric 26.2
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Optimized Fullbright 2.0.0 Fabric 26.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Optimized Fullbright required on the client, server, or both?

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

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
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

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Optimized Fullbright 2.0.0 Fabric 26.2 need?

Optimized Fullbright 2.0.0 Fabric 26.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 3 required mods have matching files

Install Craft Config Lib, Fabric API, Craft Config Lib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Craft Config Lib Needed by Optimized Fullbright 2.0.0 Fabric 26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: Craft Config Library 1.1.12 Fabric 26.2
Fabric API Needed by Optimized Fullbright 2.0.0 Fabric 26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: [26.2] Fabric API 0.160.0+26.2
Craft Config Lib Needed by Optimized Fullbright 2.0.0 Fabric 26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: 1.1.12+26.2-fabric

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Optimized Fullbright without breaking your instance.

Built for Optimized Fullbright 2.0.0 Fabric 26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Optimized Fullbright 2.0.0 Fabric 26.2. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Craft Config Lib, Fabric API, Craft Config Lib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

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

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Optimized Fullbright 2.0.0 Fabric 26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Optimized Fullbright add?

Optimized Fullbright

How does this mod differ from the others?

Instead of just changing minecraft's gamma value like many other fullbright mods, this mod also completely disables minecraft's lighting engine. This reduces the number of lighting calculations the game has to perform, improving performance since there's no reason to compute light levels when they’re always at the maximum.

Because of this, F3 will display every block’s light level as 15, indicating that the mod is working.

working example

Performance comparison

With a simulated lag machine designed to cause more light updates:

(LEFT) Fullbright Disabled : ~210 fps

‎(RIGHT) Fullbright Enabled : ~260fps

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Of course, in normal gameplay the performance gap will be smaller. However, it can provide noticeable improvements in areas with huge amount of block/light updates, e.g. large scale farms that use pistons.

Compatible mods:

  • Sodium
  • Bad Optimizations
  • ScalableLux

By default, fullbright is toggleable by using the key (G). It can be changed in the controls setting.

This mod is purely visual and does not affect any other game mechanics.

Dependencies (For versions >= 2.0.0)

Fabric Dependencies

Mod Menu is optional.

Modrinth Curseforge
Craft Config Lib Craft Config Lib
Fabric API Fabric API
Mod Menu Mod Menu

(Neo)Forge Dependencies

Modrinth Curseforge
Craft Config Lib Craft Config Lib

Project description from CurseForge.

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Showing the newest 12 of 36 game versions. Older files are in the list below.

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Recent files

Optimized Fullbright versions and loaders

35 of 35 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.