Nik's LightBlocks
by NikDev
Nik's LightBlocks, a Forge and NeoForge decoration mod for 1.20.1, adds colored light-emitting blocks that give off light at level 14.
What it does
The mod adds colored blocks that emit light at level 14, the brightest light a block can give, so builders can light rooms, halls and outdoor areas with a choice of colors. Slabs and stairs in the same colors are included, letting the lighting blend into walls, floors and roofs.
Because the blocks are placeable decoration, the mod suits survival bases, creative builds and server spawn areas. Jade's neighbor Just Enough Items (JEI) is optional: when it is installed, it lists the mod's blocks and their crafting recipes in its item browser. Nik's LightBlocks runs on client and server, so the server and every player need the mod. Builds exist for Forge and NeoForge only, both for 1.20.1, and the mod is released under the MIT License, but it is not open source.
Key features
Colored light blocks
Full blocks in several colors that emit light at level 14, placed like any other building block.
Light slabs
Slab versions of the colored light blocks, for half-height lighting along ledges and ceilings.
Light stairs
Stair versions of the colored light blocks, so lit steps and roof edges match the rest of a build.
Planned additions
The author describes the mod as a first project from 2024 and intends to extend it with more blocks later.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Optional 1
How it compares
Colored Torches is open source under the MIT License and runs on Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.1.1, while Nik's LightBlocks covers only 1.20.1 on the same two loaders. Coloful Lighting (Glowworks) is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that is not open source and is licensed as All rights reserved. ColoredStone targets 1.20.4 – 1.20.6 on Forge only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik's LightBlocks | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-12-31 |
| Colored Torches | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-04 |
| Coloful Lighting (Glowworks) | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-06 |
| ColoredStone | Forge | 1.20.4 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2025-03-12 |
Questions
Which loaders does Nik's LightBlocks support?
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Does Nik's LightBlocks need Just Enough Items?
In the catalog
Nik's LightBlocks is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
This mod adds colored blocks that emmit a ligth with a level of 14. ------------------------------------------------------------------- I initially created this mod in the beginning of 2024 and it is the first mod I ever created. I intend to extend this mod in the future.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/lightblocks
- Owner
- NikDev
- Published
- 2024-12-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-12-31
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15