TorchLauncher
by WarDanger
TorchLauncher lets players shoot torches across long distances, so caves can be lit without walking to each spot to place one.
What it does
The launcher fires torches over long distances. A torch lands where it strikes and is placed automatically on a valid surface, which lets a player light a cave from the entrance without stopping at every wall. Torches cannot be placed onto dropped collectible items.
The launcher is recharged by carrying regular torches in the inventory. It uses durability rather than consuming torches directly, and the Unbreaking enchantment raises its maximum durability instead of reducing durability loss, so the launcher wears out more slowly but still runs down with use. Installation is for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and the mod runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. Files are published for 16 release versions, 1.20.1 – 26.2, and the code is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Long-range torch launching
Torches are fired over long distances to light up areas that are out of reach.
Automatic placement
A launched torch is placed on a valid surface where it lands, with no separate action needed.
Recharging from inventory
The launcher is refilled from regular torches carried in the inventory.
Durability-based launcher
The launcher spends durability instead of torches, and Unbreaking raises its maximum durability.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Lighting caves
A player can light a cave from its entrance and move on without stopping to place each torch by hand.
Who it’s for: Players who explore caves and mines in survival worlds, and server owners who want players to be able to light large areas quickly.
How it compares
TorchBowMod is a torch-firing option that is open source under the MIT License and runs on client and server, with files for 1.20 – 26.1. Hardcore Torches is also client and server, but it is released under the CC0 1.0 Universal license and works on 1.18 – 26.1.2. Ranged Torches is Forge-only and limited to 1.20.1, with a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TorchLauncher | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-07-17 |
| TorchBowMod | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 26.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-28 |
| Hardcore Torches | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.18 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-09-17 |
| Ranged Torches | Forge | 1.20.1 | Not published | 2024-03-11 |
Questions
Does TorchLauncher need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does TorchLauncher support?
Does Unbreaking work with the launcher?
In the catalog
TorchLauncher is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
The Torch Launcher lets you shoot torches from a distance. Light up caves without constantly stopping to place torches!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/torchlauncher
- Owner
- WarDanger
- Published
- 2026-07-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15