Illumination
Illumination adds an enchantment that brightens the player's helmet.
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About this Mod
Illumination
Illumination adds an enchantment that subtly brightens the player's helmet, illuminating their surroundings and offering improved visibility in dark environments. Never be left in the dark again!
Installation
Datapack
- Download the Datapack.
- Copy the .zip file into the datapacks folder which is located under
%APPDATA%\.minecraft\saves\<your-world-name>\datapacks(under Windows).
Replacecorrespondingly. - Reload the World or run the
/reloadcommand.
Mod
- Download the Mod.
- Copy the downloaded
.jarfile into the mods folder which is located under%APPDATA%\.minecraft\mods(under Windows). - Reload the World or run the
/reloadcommand.
Bug Reports and Feature Requests
If you found bugs or need support, contact us by joining our discord server.
Available Versions
How to Install Illumination on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Illumination". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.5, 1.21.4
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Illumination server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Illumination compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Illumination officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.4. 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 Illumination – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Illumination 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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