
Colored Lanterns
Adds colored lanterns for each dye, as well as tinted variants!
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About this Mod
Colored Lanterns
This mod is a simple mod that adds a full set of lanterns for each color, as well as tinted glass variants!
Thank you all for 9,000+ downloads!!
Preview

Crafting
The lanterns can be easily crafted with a Soul Lantern, and four stained glass blocks.
For the tinted (and slightly dimmer) variant, surround a colored lantern with four Tinted Glass Blocks.
Other
Light levels for a colored lantern is 15, while the light level for a tinted variant is 12.
Known Bugs
Entering a server with this mod results in a crash. We are currently trying to fix this issue. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconveniences caused.
*this mod's primary home is here, on Modrinth, although this mod is also available on CurseForge
Available Versions
How to Install Colored Lanterns 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 (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Colored Lanterns". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Colored Lanterns 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Colored Lanterns compatible with fabric?
Colored Lanterns officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Colored Lanterns – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Colored Lanterns 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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