Better Lightmap

Makes the lighting more dim and cozy by adding color variation between light levels. Now configurable!

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About this Mod

This mod aims to make the game more cozy and vibrant by changing the light color depending on the light level

Default Features:

Makes the blocklight warmer
Tints the darker areas a purple-blue color
Makes the light darker overall
A simple config letting you configure the colors and influence

Examples:

Comparison - Night

Comparison - Day

Available Versions

Better Lightmap 2.0.0+1.21.1release

MC 1.21.1fabric

December 30, 2025

Better Lightmap 2.0.0+1.20.1release

MC 1.20.1fabric

December 30, 2025

Better Lightmap 1.1.0+1.20.1release

MC 1.20.1fabric

November 25, 2025

Better Lightmap 1.0.0+1.20.1release

MC 1.20.1fabric

November 16, 2025

Better Lightmap 1.0.0+1.21.1release

MC 1.21.1fabric

November 16, 2025

How to Install Better Lightmap on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Lightmap". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1, 1.20.1

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Better Lightmap server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Better Lightmap compatible with fabric?

Better Lightmap officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Better Lightmap – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Lightmap 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.