Hardcore Torches

Hardcore Torches

Makes torches burn out after a configurable amount of time, as well as optionally starting unlit and extinguishing when broken or in the rain

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About this Mod

NOW A FABRIC MOD
Hardcore Torches makes torches and lanterns temporary, and now campfires as well! You place them and they burn out eventually.

By default, torches last 40 minutes, and cannot be moved once placed. Lanterns last 3x as long, are currently filled with coal, and can be moved around. Campfires are lit by fuel items for 8x the amount of time that the item would burn in a furnace.

You can configure:

  • how long they last

  • if you can pick them up again once placed down

  • if they extinguish in the rain

  • if they are crafted pre-lit or must be lit with flint and steel

  • among others

Tag Configuration:
Some configuration options must now be done through tags. You can make a datapack, or add items to tags through a mod like CraftTweaker. The tags are:

Blocks:
hardcore_torches:blocks/free_torch_light_blocks - Blocks you can right click with a torch to light the torch

Items:
Item tags are 3 parts:
consume, damage, free - whether the item will be consumed, durability damaged, or not affected.
torch, lantern - whether this tag applies to torches or lanterns.
light, extinguish, smother - light lights the block, smother makes it smoldering, extinguish makes it unlit. Currently, lantern only has light.

Example: hardcore_torches:items/damage_torch_light_items - Items which take damage to light a torch (Flint and Steel)

PLANS:

I plan on adding many more features. Some include:

  • Candles which also burn out

  • Different qualities of torches for modded coals

  • Torch Bandolier which condenses torches for easy placement

  • More configuration options

  • And more

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Available Versions

Hardcore Torches 1.21.0-2.2release
MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2neoforge
May 5, 2026
Hardcore Torches 1.21.0-2.1release
MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2neoforge
May 5, 2026
Hardcore Torches 1.21.0-2.0release
MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2neoforge
May 5, 2026
Hardcore Torches 1.21.0-1.9release
MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2neoforge
May 5, 2026
Hardcore Torches 1.21.0-1.8release
MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2neoforge
May 5, 2026

How to Install Hardcore Torches on Your Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforgeneoforge

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+19 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Hardcore Torches 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Hardcore Torches compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?

Hardcore Torches officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. 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 Hardcore Torches – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Hardcore Torches 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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Details

License
Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal
Server-side
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Supported Versions

26.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.5+12 more