Flimsy Torches
by pbloaf
With Flimsy Torches, every torch placed in the world slowly burns out, and torches carry a chance to turn into flimsy versions when a chunk first loads.
What it does
Torches burn through four states before they are depleted, and the same mechanic extends to lanterns, candles, campfires and waxed torches. Burnt out torches can be recycled to make new torches cheaper, and torch scraps return part of the coal used to make them. Regular torches are still obtainable, though crafting them takes additional effort through a flimsy torch recipe that uses magma cream, while soul torches are crafted from soul sand or soil.
The mod changes how torches behave in the world, so it suits survival worlds where light is a resource to manage. Villagers can replace nearby torches that have burnt out, and blazing campfires spread fire to nearby blocks at their maximum state. Fuel and burn behavior can be adjusted in the config, which also accepts custom items as campfire fuel.
Installation runs on Forge and NeoForge, with files for 1.16.4, 1.16.5, 1.19.2, 1.20.1 and 1.21.1. Installation covers the server and each player's game. It is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Four-state torch decay
Torches move through four states, and each depleted torch disappears from the world.
Flimsy campfires
Campfires burn through five states and accept logs and planks as fuel when right-clicked.
Blazing campfire spread
At its maximum state a campfire spreads fire to blocks around it, and this behavior can be set in the config.
Villager torch replacement
Villagers replace nearby torches once they burn out, so village lighting stays maintained.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Fire Aspect Torch is a Fabric and NeoForge mod for 1.14.4 – 26.2 under All rights reserved. Realistic Torches is a Forge mod for 1.7.10 – 1.21 under a Creative Commons license with non-commercial terms. Lit on fire is open source under the MIT License and covers Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.4.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flimsy Torches | Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.4 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-10 |
| Fire Aspect Torch | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.14.4 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-25 |
| Realistic Torches | Forge | 1.7.10 – 1.21 | Client and server | 2024-06-26 |
| Lit on fire | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2025-06-10 |
Questions
Does Flimsy Torches need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Flimsy Torches support?
Can villagers still work with flimsy torches?
In the catalog
Flimsy Torches is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
[ Now supports Campfires! ] # What's the mod about? Beware: A blazing campfire (max state) can spread fire to nearby blocks
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/flimsy-torches
- Owner
- pbloaf
- Published
- 2025-09-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15