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Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Darkness Engine
Makes darkness absolutely pitch-black. Bring torches!
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Darkness Engine release matches 26.2 NeoForge?
Best match for your filters 1.2
Game version 26.2
Loader NeoForge
Darkness Engine 1.2 targets 26.2 with NeoForge. 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 Darkness Engine 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 NeoForge
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.
What else does Darkness Engine 1.2 need?
1.2 on 26.2 NeoForge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Darkness Engine without breaking your instance.
Built for Darkness Engine 1.2 on 26.2 NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.2. It targets 26.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Darkness Engine add?
Darkness Engine zeroes out the lightmap's sky brightness and ambient color. The effect is scoped to the overworld dimension.
Essentially, this does the same thing as 'True Darkness' and 'True Darkness Refabricated'. However, this mod doesn't have fancy day-night cycles yet. It's planned, though.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Darkness Engine by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Darkness Engine versions and loaders
1.2
darkengine-neoforge-26.2-1.2.jar
2 Jul 2026
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · NeoForge setup 26.2NeoForge release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
