Torch Mod
by Eddie-Hugo
Torch Mod makes a held torch light the area around the player as they move, with no need to place it.
What it does
Holding a torch in the main hand or the off hand lights the surroundings, so the player can explore caves and dark areas without placing torches. The light follows the player as they move. Standard lanterns behave like torches when held, and a torch that is thrown or dropped on the ground keeps emitting light.
The mod is built for survival play where realism matters more than visual effects. It works with standard torches, and it adds no shaders or extra particles. The mod is Forge only, released for 1.20.1, and it runs on the client alone, so servers do not need it. The code is under All rights reserved, so the mod is not open source.
Key features
Hand-held light
A torch in either hand lights the area around the player, so no block has to be placed.
Dropped torches keep glowing
A torch that is thrown or dropped still emits light on the ground, which adds darkness when the last torch is lost.
Lantern support
Standard lanterns act like torches when held, giving the same dynamic light.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Cave exploration
Players moving through caves carry the light with them instead of stopping to place torches on each wall.
Who it’s for: Players who want dynamic light in survival play without shaders or visual clutter. Anyone who prefers realism over flashy lighting effects will find the held-torch approach suits how they explore caves and dark places.
How it compares
Vanilla Auto Torch is Forge for 1.20.1 and runs on both client and server; it is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 and is not open source. Auto-Torches is Forge for 1.20.1 with an optional environment on either side, and it is licensed as All rights reserved. Stone Torch covers Fabric, Forge and Quilt for 1.20.1, requires both client and server, and is open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2025-10-04 |
| Vanilla Auto Torch | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-02 |
| Auto-Torches | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client or server, optional | 2025-07-27 |
| Stone Torch | Fabric, Forge and Quilt | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2023-08-11 |
Questions
Does Torch Mod need to be installed on a server?
Which loader does Torch Mod use?
Does the light affect performance?
What the author says
🔦 Torch Light — Dynamic Lighting Mod Torch Light adds immersive, dynamic lighting when holding a torch. Whether it’s in your main hand or offhand, the torch will illuminate your surroundings without needing to place it — perfect for cave exploration and survival gameplay. 🆕 Added: Dropped Torch Lighting Torches now…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/torch-mod
- Owner
- Eddie-Hugo
- Published
- 2025-10-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-04
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15