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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Just Like Rays

Ray-like light in minecraft

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Quick answer

Which Just Like Rays release should I use?

Updated 5 days ago
alpha file 0.2.0.alpha-mc26.3
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

Just Like Rays 0.2.0.alpha-mc26.3 targets 26.3 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Just Like Rays 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
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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Just Like Rays 0.2.0.alpha-mc26.3 need?

0.2.0.alpha-mc26.3. 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 Just Like Rays without breaking your instance.

Built for Just Like Rays 0.2.0.alpha-mc26.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 0.2.0.alpha-mc26.3. 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

    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 0.2.0.alpha-mc26.3. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Just Like Rays add?


Overhaul minecraft block light to behave more like real light, for example walls will cast shadows


Disclaimer: this isnt a shader

This mod impact server side and saves. You cant (yet) disable it as you would for a shader. Consider either doing a backup or using it on a new world.


torches lighting circular areas with villager's houses walls casting shadows from them


This mod is in alpha. It should be stable but expect quirks in edge cases scenarios.
Please report any bug, It help immensely.

Info:

  • On adding/removing/updating this mod, do Edit>Optimize world>Erase cache for compatibility.

Known Incompatibilities:

  • Starlight/ScallableLux
  • Bobby
  • Sinytra connector for forge 1.20.1 (otherwise it works)
  • Sable

Project description from Modrinth.

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Recent files

Just Like Rays versions and loaders

35 of 35 releases match

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