
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Darkness Engine
Makes darkness absolutely pitch-black. Bring torches!
Quick answer
Which Darkness Engine release matches 26.2?
Darkness Engine 1.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
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.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Darkness Engine 1.2 need?
1.2 on 26.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install Fabric 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 Darkness Engine without breaking your instance.
Built for Darkness Engine 1.2 on 26.2. 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 Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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.
26.2
2 loader buildsCheck 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-fabric-26.2-1.2.jar
2 Jul 2026
1.2
darkengine-neoforge-26.2-1.2.jar
2 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.