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Trigger Night Vision

by ShadowDara

Trigger Night Vision is a datapack that lets players switch night vision on and off with a trigger command, without crafting potions.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltServer required, client optionalAll rights reserved1.14 – 1.21.8

What it does

The pack is installed as a datapack in a world's datapacks folder and does not need any mod loader to run. Players activate the effect with the trigger command and turn it off the same way, so night vision can be used instantly while caving, exploring the deep ocean or traveling at night, without carrying torches or additional items.

Each player on a server uses the trigger separately, so one person toggling the effect does not affect others. The duration behavior can be adjusted to suit a given gameplay style, and the pack is described as lightweight and running in the background with minimal performance impact. Public links exist for the source code and issue tracker, but the license is All rights reserved, so the code is not open source. The pack is listed for Data pack and for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, with files for 1.14 – 1.21.8 and V1.0 for 1.21.8 as the latest release.

Key features

  1. Toggle night vision

    A trigger command turns the night vision effect on or off for the player who runs it.

  2. Individual use on servers

    Each player triggers the effect separately, so players on a server do not interfere with one another.

  3. Adjustable duration

    The effect's duration behavior can be changed in the pack to fit the style of play.

  4. No potions needed

    Night vision is available through the trigger instead of brewed potions, so no ingredients have to be gathered.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.x9 of 9 versions with builds
1.21.8V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.7V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.6V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.5V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.4V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.3V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.2V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.1V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.20.6V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.20.5V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.20.4V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.20.3V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.20.2V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.20.1V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.20V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.14.x5 of 5 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Caves and deep ocean

Players can see clearly in dark caves and deep water without carrying torches or other light sources.

Night travel

Traveling through the night becomes easier, since the effect can be enabled whenever it is needed.

Who it’s for: Survival players, explorers and builders who want better visibility in dark places, and server owners who want an effect that each player can control separately.

How it compares

Full comparison

Simple Night Vision is server required with client optional, released under the MIT License and open source, with files for 1.13 – 26.3. Spectator Night Vision is also server required with client optional, MIT licensed and open source, for 1.20 – 26.2. Trigger Night Vision is a datapack for servers and is not open source, so it differs from both in license and in how it is installed.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Trigger Night VisionFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.14 – 1.21.8Server required, client optional2025-08-17
Simple Night VisionFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.13 – 26.3Server required, client optional2026-09-18
Spectator Night VisionFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.20 – 26.2Server required, client optional2026-06-17

Questions

Does Trigger Night Vision need a mod loader?

No. The pack is installed as a datapack in the world's datapacks folder, and it is also listed for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt.

How does a player turn night vision on?

The player runs the trigger command for the night vision effect, and running it again turns the effect off.

Does the pack work on a server with several players?

Yes. The trigger is used individually by each player, so one player's use does not affect the others.

In the catalog

Trigger Night Vision is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.

Game mechanics mods29,952Fabric modsMods for 1.21.817,695

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What the author says

The Trigger Night Vision Pack is a simple yet powerful Minecraft datapack designed to enhance your survival and exploration experience. With this pack, you can activate and deactivate night vision instantly using a trigger command, making it perfect for navigating dark caves, exploring the deep ocean, or traveling…
ShadowDara, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
ShadowDara
Published
2024-12-27
Updated on Modrinth
2025-08-17
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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