Dynamic Lights
Adds dynamic lights for players, items, mobs, etc.
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About this Mod
DESCRIPTION
This data pack makes torches and many other luminous items like glowstone, glowberries, lanters, etc. emit light while in your hand. It also makes certain mobs such as blazes and glow squids glow permanently and dropped light emitting items also glow. The light is server-side and visible to other players. This allows you to explore caves with ease without having to place torches everywhere.
INSTALLATION/UNINSTALLATION GUIDE
Installation:
for datapack version, go to your saves folder located here on Windows:
C:\Users\(your name)\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\saves
go to your world's folder, open the datapacks folder, put the zipped file, and restart your worldfor mod version, put the jar file in
c:\Users\(your name)\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\modsand then launch the game
Uninstallation:
for v1: run this command /function dl:uninstall, and then delete the data pack. Make sure to not reload (/reload or by restarting your world) after running the uninstall command until the data pack is deleted!
for v2-v3: make sure you are not holding a torch, run /datapack disable (file), delete the datapack and run /reload
for v4 - v5: use /function dt:config to disable every setting, /datapack disable (file), delete the datapack and reload.
for v5.1+: run /function dt:uninstall and follow instructions
FEATURES/CONFIG OPTIONS
Config
Use /function dt:config to open the config menu.
| Feature | Stored as (in dt.config scoreboard) |
Description | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Players holding light glow | playersitemsglows |
If players holding luminous items such as torches should glow | true (1) |
| Item entities glow | itemsglow |
If luminous items dropped on the ground should glow | true (1) |
| Blazes glow | blazesglow |
If blazes should glow | true (1) |
| Glow Squids glow | glowsquidsglow |
If glow squids should glow | true (1) |
| Ignited Creepers glow | litcreepersglow |
If creepers should glow when lit with flint and steel | true (1) |
| Mobs set on fire glow | fireglow |
If mobs set on fire should glow | true (1) |
| Mobs holding light glow | mobsitemsglow |
If mobs, such as zombies, holding luminous items like torches should glow | true (1) |
| Arrows glow | arrowsglow |
If flaming and spectral arrows and should glow | true (1) |
| Fireballs glow | fireballsglow |
If ghast and blaze fireballs should glow | true (1) |
| Magma Cubes glow | magmacubesglow |
If magma cubes should glow | true (1) |
Each config setting can be edited by using the appropriate /scoreboard players set command. For example, to toggle Players holding light glow, you can use the command /scoreboard players set playersitemsglows dt.config 1 or 0 to enable or disable it, 1 being true and 0 being false. You can run /function dt:config to bring up a menu which you can click to type the commands automatically. (Feel free to message me on discord below for assistance!)
List of luminous items and entities
| Luminous Items | Luminous Entities |
|---|---|
| Torch | Blazes |
| Jack o' Lantern | Glow Squids |
| Lantern | Magma Cubes |
| End Rod | Creepers (when lit) |
| Shroomlight | Any entity set on fire |
| Glowstone | Any entity (e.g., zombie, player, allay) holding a luminous item |
| Froglight blocks | Flame Arrow |
| Sea Lantern | Spectral Arrows |
| Beacon | Dropped luminous item entity |
| Campfire | Fireballs (shot by blazes/ghasts) |
| Lava Bucket | |
| Glow Berries | |
| Glow Ink Sac |
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
- You may change settings by running
/function dt:configand uninstall by/function dt:uninstall - Due to minecraft limitations and the nature of the datapack/mod, it may obstruct flow of liquids like lava and water
- for feedback, bug reports, or other help, join the discord server from the links section of this page!
Available Versions
How to Install Dynamic Lights on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Dynamic Lights". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+30 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Dynamic Lights server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Dynamic Lights compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Dynamic Lights officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Dynamic Lights – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Dynamic Lights consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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