Loot Beams: Refork
by Clefal
Loot Beams: Refork is a client-side mod that draws a beam of light over items dropped in the world, so loot stands out and is easier to find.
What it does
Dropped items get a light beam that makes them easier to spot from a distance. Only the client needs the mod, and a server can run without it. The mod is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 12 release versions in the 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 range, with the latest Fabric, Forge and NeoForge files dated 2026-07-02.
Refork rewrites the code of an earlier beam mod from the ground up to widen compatibility and allow more extensions. It needs Nirvana Library installed alongside it. Several events can be listened to by other mods, and a large set of options controls the beams, with editing in the in-game configuration screen recommended over the TOML file. The code is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
Light beams on dropped items
Items in the world receive a colored beam, making valuable drops visible at a distance.
Rarity-aware colors
Items from rarity-providing mods take the rarity color those mods assign, including tiered and affix gear.
Artifact and equipment support
Artifacts from Curios and the trinket mods are recognized as equipment, so their light effect and sound can be controlled.
Event hooks for developers
Several events let other mods react to beams, which supports add-on integrations.
Wide configuration options
Many options adjust beam behavior, and the in-game configuration screen is the suggested way to change them.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Loot-heavy modpacks
Packs with many rarity tiers use beams to show which drops are worth picking up.
Exploration in large worlds
Beams help players locate dropped loot after a fight or a dungeon run.
Who it’s for: Players who run modpacks with rarity or loot mods, and modpack authors who want consistent item visibility on the client side.
How it compares
Beam Blocks is a Fabric, Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 that runs on client and server and is all rights reserved, so it is not open source. Loot Beams Up runs client-side only on Fabric and Quilt for 1.20 – 1.21.4 under the MIT License, and it is not open source. Block Beams is client-side only on Fabric and Quilt for 1.19.3 – 1.21.11 and is open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loot Beams: Refork | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-02 |
| Beam Blocks | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-03-26 |
| Loot Beams Up | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-03-16 |
| Block Beams | Fabric and Quilt | 1.19.3 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-09-30 |
Questions
Does Loot Beams: Refork need Nirvana Library?
Which loaders does the mod support?
Can the beams be changed without editing the config file?
In the catalog
Loot Beams: Refork is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
a client-side mod that adds a beam of light effect to items dropped in the world, making them more noticeable and guiding players to loot with ease. This mod is a fork of Loot Beams: Relooted!. but its code has been overwritten totally. The aim of rewriting the code is to provide more compatibility and extension…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/loot-beams-refork
- Owner
- Clefal
- Published
- 2025-04-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-02
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15