EffectiveLight
Relevant mobs only spawn at 0-7 blocklight (adjustable).
About this Mod
Effective Light
By blocking spawns under certain blocklight conditions, this mod effectively causes mobs only to spawn at blocklight level 0, by default (up to vanilla 7). Unlike InControl, this does not impede spawning under skylight.
Available Versions
How to Install EffectiveLight on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "EffectiveLight". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.12.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
EffectiveLight server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is EffectiveLight compatible with forge?
EffectiveLight officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with EffectiveLight – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if EffectiveLight 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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