
Whiff O' Wisp
Adds a variety of scented candles.
Screenshots
![Mod Showcase [1.20.1]](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/CiQLKfBQ/images/7d5a175e36e34d9bcfa4b0409dfba75ee11eaf48.gif)
![Mod Showcase [1.19.2]](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/CiQLKfBQ/images/97d5d7e307ea2b3cc30b622b0a44595b6f548dbf_350.webp)
About this Mod
Overview
Candlestick makers, rejoice! This mod comes in two parts:
The Whiff
Scented candles cause special effects to living entities in a very small radius when lit. They require netherwax, which comes from smelting netherwart in a furnace.
[1.19.2] Unlike regular candles, placing multiple scented candles in the same block makes for a larger-appearing and singular candle.
[1.20.1] Up to four scented candles can be placed in a single block, like vanilla candles.
Base Mod Candles
| Scent | Effect | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Distant Song | Teleports entities away a short distance. | Popped Chorus Fruit |
| Seafaring Dream | Water Breathing. Bubbles underwater. | Dried Kelp, Sea Pickle |
| Arts and Crafts | Haste. Randomly re-dyes sheep. Smells like glue. | Various Dyes |
| Red Redemption | Resistance | Apple, Sweet Berries |
| Fireside Spat | Blindness | Charcoal, Azure Bluet |
| Homesick | Regeneration, Poison | Ghast Tear, Lily of the Valley |
| Caravan Spice | Speed II | Wandering Trader Exclusive |
[1.20.1] Mod Compat Candles
| Scent | Effect | Ingredients | Mod Dependencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Blanket | Weakness | Flax, White Tulip | Supplementaries |
| Pink Sands | Dolphin's Grace. Bubbles underwater. | Salt, Pink Searocket | Spelunkery, Upgrade Aquatic |
| Vanilla Bunny | Jump Boost II | Vanilla Pods, Cornflower | Neapolitan |
| Forest Haze | Slowness. Fog if Doom & Gloom is installed. | Tree Bark, Moss Carpet | Farmer's Delight |
| Autumn Wreath | Slow Falling | Bottle of Sap, Pumpkin Seeds | Autumnity |
| Midsummer Night | Invisibility | Violet, Spider's Eye | Environmental |
| Tarnation | Fire Resistance. Burns green. | Nether Brass Blend, Soul Candle | Architect's Palette, Buzzier Bees |
| Daily Special | Four random effects. Changes each day. | Spinel, Gunpowder | Caverns and Chasms |
| Broken Trust | Betrayed | Treacherous Flame, Soul Candle | Jaden's Nether Expansion |
| Black Cherry | Darkness. Boosts Shadow Armor items. | Pure Darkness, Cherries | Alex's Caves, Environmental |
| Desert Sunset | Worsening | Barrel Cactus, Yucca Flower | Atmospheric |
I'd like to credit Buzzier Bees for doing scented candles first, even if the feature is no longer implemented. Making unique textures and blocks corresponding to every small flower must've been a stressful endeavor.
The Bumblezone also has a potion-based iteration on the idea (incense candles), which is much more internally consistent. Feel free to check them out and see which you prefer!
The Wisp [Removed as of 1.2.0]
Using a pair of shears on a candle will trim its wick, allowing it burn cleanly. It will no longer emit smoky particles, increasing its utility in daintier builds. Trimming scented candles also greatly reduces their area of effect.
Includes compatibility with Soul Candles from Buzzier Bees (or Jaden's Nether Expansion), as well as skull candles/candle holders from Supplementaries/Amendments!
Candle cakes cannot be trimmed. Steve doesn't like the idea of getting soot all over his food.
Config
You can alter the following:
- Scented candles affect living entities. (default: true)
- Daily special candle ticks, meant to match the day length. (default: 24000)
- Butchers trade red redemption scented candles at expert levels. (default: true)
- [1.20.1] Butchers trade soft blanket scented candles at master levels. (default: true)
- Wandering Traders sell caravan spice scented candles. (default: true)
Requires Blueprint and Statement. Includes certain items optionally depending on a number of mods.
Huge thanks to TheCraftyGhost and noelle (scented candle blocks), TuttaLaGuapa (netherwax), and SuperMightByte (scented candle items) for their texture work!!
Feel free to leave any suggestions and feedback in the issue tracker! I think scented candles (recipes, effects, etc.) could especially use some opinionated feedback.
Available Versions
How to Install Whiff O' Wisp 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 "Whiff O' Wisp". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.19.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Whiff O' Wisp 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 Whiff O' Wisp compatible with forge and neoforge?
Whiff O' Wisp officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.19.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Whiff O' Wisp – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Whiff O' Wisp 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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