Offhand Torch & Lantern Tweak

Prevents placement of the last torch/lantern from offhand

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About this Mod

This mod prevents annoying accidental placement of the last torch or lantern in your offhand when you eat or try interact with right click.

Can be turned off in config screen, also has option to affect only toches/lanterns if any issues with using other items in offhand.

Available Versions

Offhand Torch & Lantern Tweak 1.0.0release

MC 1.20.1forge

March 15, 2026

How to Install Offhand Torch & Lantern Tweak 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 (1.20.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Offhand Torch & Lantern Tweak". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Offhand Torch & Lantern Tweak 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Offhand Torch & Lantern Tweak compatible with forge?

Offhand Torch & Lantern Tweak officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Offhand Torch & Lantern Tweak – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Offhand Torch & Lantern Tweak 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.