
Torch on the belt
Wear a torch on your belt, light the way hands-free, and remove it anytime with a keybind.
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About this Mod

Torch on the belt is a Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.11 that lets you equip a regular vanilla torch on your belt and carry light without keeping it in your hand.
Designed for players who want a simple and immersive solution for exploration, this mod gives you a moving light source while keeping your hands free for mining, combat, building, or using tools.
Features
- Equip a normal torch on your belt with
V - Remove it and return it to your inventory with
G - Emits moving light around the player while equipped
- Keeps the normal vanilla right-click torch placement
- Uses a standard vanilla torch instead of adding a separate custom item
- Visually appears on the player model for a more immersive look
Why use it?
Exploring caves with a torch in your hand is inconvenient, especially when you need to mine, fight, or move quickly.
Torch on the belt solves that problem by letting you wear your torch instead of holding it.
You keep the familiar vanilla torch, but gain a cleaner and more practical exploration experience.
How it works
- Hold a normal torch in your hand
- Press
Vto equip it on your belt - The torch is removed from your inventory and attached to your player
- While equipped, it creates moving light around you
- Press
Gto remove it and return it to your inventory
Notes
- Works with regular vanilla torches
- Torches can still be placed normally with right-click
- If your inventory is full when removing the torch, it will be dropped near the player
- Requires Fabric API
Requirements
- Minecraft: 1.21.11
- Mod Loader: Fabric
- Dependency: Fabric API
Available Versions
How to Install Torch on the belt on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Torch on the belt". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Torch on the belt 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Torch on the belt compatible with fabric?
Torch on the belt officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Torch on the belt – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Torch on the belt 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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