The Middle Torch
The Middle Torch is a client-side utility that lets players place a torch from a key or mouse button without moving it into the hotbar first.
What it does
Players bind a key, which can be any key or the middle mouse button, and pressing it places a torch in the world. The binding is set in the normal game settings. Torches from the vanilla game work, and so do torches added by other mods, including Tinkers Construct's Stone Torches, Silent's Gems Torch Bandolier, Carpenter's Blocks torches, TerraFirmaCraft's torches and Gravity Torch's Mounted Torch.
Matching is done through a torches tag: forge:torches on versions before 1.21 and c:torches on 1.21 and later. Mods that add torch-like items through a data pack are picked up when they use that tag. Builds cover 1.7.10 – 1.21.1 for Forge and NeoForge, and the mod works purely on the client, so a server does not need it installed. Released under the MIT License, the code is open source and public links exist for the source and the issue tracker.
Key features
Placement key binding
A configurable key places a torch at the targeted position, without opening the hotbar or switching slots.
Vanilla and modded torches
Torches from the base game and from supported mods can all be placed through the same binding.
Torch tag matching
Items are recognized through the forge:torches tag before 1.21 and the c:torches tag from 1.21 on.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.13.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.11.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.10.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.9.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.8.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.7.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Easy Auto Torch is a NeoForge client-side mod for 1.21.1 with All rights reserved, so its code is not open source. Torch Key [Forge] is open source under the MIT License, client-side only and covers 1.7.10 – 1.19.3 on Forge. Arrows Break Torches is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, runs on client and server and is limited to 1.16.4 – 1.16.5.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Middle Torch | Forge and NeoForge | 1.7.10 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2024-07-30 |
| Easy Auto Torch | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-03-03 |
| Torch Key [Forge] | Forge | 1.7.10 – 1.19.3 | Client-side only | 2023-04-06 |
| Arrows Break Torches | Forge | 1.16.4 – 1.16.5 | Client and server | 2021-09-09 |
Questions
Does The Middle Torch need to be installed on a server?
Which torches can be placed with the key?
Which loaders and versions are supported?
In the catalog
The Middle Torch is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
This mod adds a key binding to the game to place a torch. Configure that key to anything (e.g. middle mouse button) in the normal game settings. It works purely client-side and does not need to be installed on the server. Note: The torches must be in your hotbar.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/middle-torch
- Owner
- HenryLoenwind
- Published
- 2024-06-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-07-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15