TorchPlaceMod
TorchPlaceMod lets players place torches from the inventory or the world while holding a weapon or tool in the main hand, without needing the off hand.
What it does
Right-clicking a block with a torch while holding a weapon or tool in the main hand places the torch, which keeps the off hand free for a shield during long mining sessions. Torches can also be placed by right-clicking in the world with a tool or weapon in the main hand. By default, the mod avoids placing torches on blocks that open a GUI, such as chests and crafting tables, so those interactions still work as usual.
The mod decides which held items count through item tags. Players and other mods can add their own tags, and the config file sets which default tags register items. Other mods that add items can therefore include them without any code change. The current build is a complete rewrite that makes the code simpler behind the scenes, and it moves forward on NeoForge only.
TorchPlaceMod is published for NeoForge, with files for 1.21.4 and 1.21.5. Either side can run it, and neither needs it, so the mod can sit on a client, a server or both. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Place torches from the inventory
Right-clicking while holding a weapon or tool places a torch from the inventory, keeping the off hand free.
Place torches in the world
A torch can be placed on a block in the world by right-clicking with a tool or weapon in the main hand.
Protect GUI blocks
By default, torches are not placed on chests, crafting tables and other blocks that open a screen.
Item tags and config
Held items are matched through item tags, and the config file sets which default tags other mods register items under.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who use weapons or tools in the main hand and want to place torches without switching items. Server owners who want the same behavior on a multiplayer server can run the mod there.
How it compares
Re:Forge is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 with a client and server environment, released under the MIT License and not open source. Torches is also for NeoForge and 1.21.1, is client and server, and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. No Offhand Torch Placement covers 1.21 – 26.1.1 on NeoForge, is server required with client optional, and is open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TorchPlaceMod | NeoForge | 1.21.4 – 1.21.5 | Client or server, optional | 2025-04-29 |
| Re:Forge | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-21 |
| Torches | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-29 |
| No Offhand Torch Placement | NeoForge | 1.21 – 26.1.1 | Server required, client optional | 2026-04-02 |
Questions
Does TorchPlaceMod need to be installed on both sides?
Which loader does TorchPlaceMod support?
Will torches be placed on chests or crafting tables?
In the catalog
TorchPlaceMod is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 7,420 Equipment mods for NeoForge. 15,307 mods support Minecraft 1.21.5.
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What the author says
This mod lets you place torches in the world by simply right-clicking with a tool or weapon is in your main hand. So long as you have torches in your inventory, and the block you're clicking isn't interactive, a torch will be placed. Perfect for placing torches while on a long mining session, and no more needing to…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/torchplacemod
- Owner
- DimensionsInTime
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-04-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15