BetterTorches
BetterTorches makes torches actually useful beyond just lighting. Stand within 8 blocks of any torch and you'll get a subtle speed boost, making your mining trips and base navigation feel smoother. No annoying particles cluttering your screen.
About this Mod
Better Torches
Better Torches is a simple quality-of-life mod that gives torches an extra purpose beyond lighting. When you're within 8 blocks of any torch (regular or wall-mounted), you'll receive a Speed I effect that makes movement feel smoother and more efficient.
Features
- Speed Boost Near Torches: Get Speed I when standing within 8 blocks of any torch
- Works with All Torches: Both regular torches and wall torches provide the effect
- Clean Implementation: The effect has no visible particles, keeping your screen clutter-free
- Performance Friendly: Checks run once per second to minimize performance impact
- No Configuration Needed: Works out of the box with sensible defaults
Why This Mod?
Torches are one of the most common blocks you'll place in Minecraft, but they only serve one purpose: light. This mod gives them a secondary benefit that rewards you for lighting up your world properly. Whether you're mining, building, or just navigating your base, you'll notice the difference.
Technical Details
- Range: 8 blocks in all directions
- Effect: Speed I (20% movement speed increase)
- Check Interval: Once per second
- Compatible with: Fabric Loader 0.18.0+
- Requires: Fabric API
Installation
- Install Fabric Loader for Minecraft 1.21.11
- Download and install Fabric API
- Drop this mod's JAR file into your mods folder
- Launch the game and enjoy!
Available Versions
How to Install BetterTorches 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BetterTorches". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
BetterTorches 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is BetterTorches compatible with fabric?
BetterTorches officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with BetterTorches – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BetterTorches 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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