Simple Flares

Adds throwable small and sticky large flares for cave exploration.

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Screenshots

Showcase of Small and Large flares in action inside a cave

About this Mod

Simple Flares

Simple Flares is a mod that creates temporary light sources (flares), making it perfect for cave explorers who want to light up deep chasms without spamming torches everywhere.

Small Flare:

small flare

Behavior: Bouncy. It bounces off walls and solid blocks.

Lifespan: Burns for 25 seconds.

Light level: 12.

1 Stick + 1 Gunpowder = 2 Small Flares

craft small flare

Large Flare:

Large_flare

Behavior: Sticky. It automatically sticks to any wall or ceiling it hits—perfect for lighting up giant ravines from above or from the sides.

Lifespan: burns for 1 minute.

Light level: 15.

1 Stick + 1 Slimeball + 1 Glowstone Dust + 2 Paper = 2 Large Flaers

craft large flare

Available Versions

Simple Flares 1.3.0release

MC 1.21.1neoforge

May 17, 2026

How to Install Simple Flares on Your Server

Order Server

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

Set neoforge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

neoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Simple Flares server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Simple Flares compatible with neoforge?

Simple Flares officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Simple Flares – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Simple Flares 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.