CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Illuminated
Illuminate your world with a flashlight!
Quick answer
Which Illuminated release should I use?
Illuminated 1.2.0 (26.2) targets 26.2 with Fabric, Quilt. 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 Illuminated required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Illuminated 1.2.0 (26.2) need?
Illuminated 1.2.0 (26.2). Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install LambDynamicLights, Fabric API, LambDynamicLights - Dynamic Lights first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Illuminated without breaking your instance.
Built for Illuminated 1.2.0 (26.2). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Illuminated 1.2.0 (26.2). It targets 26.2 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install LambDynamicLights, Fabric API, LambDynamicLights - Dynamic Lights first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Illuminated 1.2.0 (26.2). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Illuminated add?
Illuminated

This mod adds various light sources demonstrating the power of the LambDynamicLights API, while still adding some really cool features to the game.
You need to install LambDynamicLights (CurseForge page) along with this mod.
🎥 Trailer
✅ Features
🔦 Flashlight
A flashlight, making a light shape normally impossible in Minecraft.
Ideal for horror themed events, maps or packs.

It can be crafted as so:

The flashlight can be toggled on and off by right-clicking.
📖 I want to use this API as well!
Check out this in-depth documentation for LambDynamicLights.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Illuminated by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1-rc-1
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.8-rc1
2 loader builds1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7-rc2
2 loader builds1.21.7-rc1
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 18 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Illuminated versions and loaders
Illuminated 1.2.0 (26.2)
illuminated-1.2.0+26.2.jar
8 Jul 2026
Illuminated 1.1.0 (26.1)
illuminated-1.1.0+26.1.jar
29 Mar 2026
Illuminated 1.0.1 (1.21.5, 1.21.8, 1.21.10, 1.21.11)
illuminated-1.0.1+1.21.5.jar
25 Mar 2025
Illuminated 1.0.1 (1.21.4)
illuminated-1.0.1+1.21.4.jar
21 Mar 2025
Illuminated 1.0.1 (1.21.1)
illuminated-1.0.1+1.21.1.jar
21 Mar 2025
Illuminated 1.0.0 (1.21.4)
illuminated-1.0.0+1.21.4.jar
3 Dec 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.