burning effect
by Xander_Core
Burning effect is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that shows, as a status effect, how much burn time a player has left when they catch fire.
What it does
When a player catches fire, the mod applies a burning status effect, and its length tracks the time left before the flames go out. The effect icon is animated and appears both in the inventory screen and on the on-screen HUD, so the countdown stays in view during play. The effect can also be applied with the effect command.
The mod is published only for Forge, with a single game version, 1.20.1. It runs on the client and the server, so both sides need it installed. Its code is released under the MIT License. The latest file is 1.1 for 1.20.1, and the mod sits in the Magic category with Game mechanics and Utility as secondary categories.
Key features
Remaining burn time display
A status effect displays the burn time left to a player while they are on fire.
Automatic burning effect
The effect is applied on its own when a player catches fire, and its length follows the flames.
Command support
The burning effect can also be given to a player with the standard effect command.
Localized interface
The mod ships language files for English, German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Polish.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Survival play with fire hazards
A player walking through lava or near flames can read the remaining burn time in the HUD and decide when to reach water.
Adventure maps
Map makers can use the effect command to apply the burning effect to players in scripted scenes.
Who it’s for: Players and server owners on Forge 1.20.1 who want a visible burn countdown. Since the mod must run on both sides, server owners should install it alongside every client.
How it compares
Scaffolding no burn is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 with the same client and server environment, released under the MIT License. No Burning Armor Stands runs on Fabric, Forge and Quilt for 1.20.4, and it only needs to be on the server, with clients optional. Realistic Item Burn Mechanics targets Forge 1.19.2 and is server-side only, changing item burning rather than showing a status effect.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| burning effect | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-20 |
| Scaffolding no burn | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2024-04-19 |
| No Burning Armor Stands | Fabric, Forge and Quilt | 1.20.4 | Server required, client optional | 2024-04-10 |
| Realistic Item Burn Mechanics | Forge | 1.19.2 | Server-side only | 2024-06-02 |
Questions
Which loader does Burning effect use?
Does the server need Burning effect?
Is the source code available?
In the catalog
burning effect is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Adds a simple Burning Effect that shows how much burn time the player has left. When the player catches fire, the effect is applied automatically, and its duration matches the remaining burn time.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/burning-status
- Owner
- Xander_Core
- Published
- 2025-01-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15