Custom Lantern
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #54 of 156 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Latest tested version: Elden Ring 1. 16. 2 (Steam version). Tested on 2026/06/27.
The mod (GUI and DLL versions) worked.
Is this mod compatible with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC?
It should work, but I can't test, I don't have this DLC.
Description
CustomLantern (DLL version) is the mod itself. You can configure the lantern light in `config.ini`.
How to find the values for the file `config.ini`? I suggest you to use Custom Lantern Tester (GUI tool) for this.
Also, DLL version (and the GUI tool Custom Lantern Tester) may not be compatible with mods that modify the lantern.
How to install
Disable EAC with something like this: https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/90
If Easy Anti-Cheat is not disabled, the game will crash on launch and you will get an Easy Anti-Cheat error.
Installation of CustomLantern (DLL version)
Notes: You can edit the values of the lantern light in the file config.ini.
If you want to test values in real time without the need to restart the game, you can use the Cheat Engine table or the application Custom Lantern Tester (GUI tool).
Option 1: Installation with Mod Engine 3 Manager
Download and install Mod Engine 3 Manager.
Download CustomLantern in the Main files section. Make sure to download the latest version, or at least version 1. 3. 0 or higher.
1. Drag and drop the CustomLantern.zip file into Mod Engine 3 Manager.
2. Click on the "Edit configuration" button.
3. Edit the values in the configuration file.
Option 2: Installation with Elden Mod Loader (obsolete but should still work)
Download and install Elden Mod Loader: https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/117
Download CustomLantern in the Main files section. Extract the archive content in "Elden Ring\Game\mods\".
Elden Ring/
│ ├─ mods/
│ │ ├─ CustomLantern/
│ │ │ ├─ config.ini
│ │ │ ├─ loader.ini
│ │ ├─ CustomLantern.dll
│ ├─ mod_loader_config.ini
│ ├─ dinput8.dll
│ ├─ eldenring.exe
│ ├─ anti_cheat_toggler_config.ini
│ ├─ anti_cheat_toggler_mod_list.txt
│ ├─ mod_loader_config.ini
│ ├─ start_game_in_offline_mode.exe
│ ├─ steam_appid.txt
│ ├─ toggle_anti_cheat.exe
│ ├─ winhttp.dll
Custom Lantern Tester (GUI)
How to use: https://youtu.be/t3psNSjGWJs
Custom Lantern Patcher (CLI) - obsolete
This tool is obsolete. It is better to use the DLL version. This tool will not
Custom Lantern is a compact mod by orax that modifies the lantern's light in 7 Days to Die. With 248 endorsements and 6,140 downloads, it's a niche utility for players wanting to tweak lighting. Last updated June 2026, it remains a simple, focused addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent community traction (248 endorsements) for a niche mod.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says.
- Recently updated, so likely compatible with current game version.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed description—you're left guessing what exactly changes (color, intensity, range?).
- No install instructions provided by the author.
- Limited scope: only affects the lantern, not other light sources.
For 7 Days to Die players who want to tweak the lantern's lighting to their preference, whether for visibility or atmosphere. Skip if you're looking for broader lighting overhauls or gameplay changes—this is a single-item tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Mods folder—no need for a mod manager.
- If you're on a dedicated server, make sure the mod is installed on both client and server to avoid mismatches.
- Test the lantern in-game after installing to see the light change; if it doesn't work, check that the mod folder structure matches the game's expected format.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Elden Ring Mods
- Author
- orax
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Downloads
- 6,140
- Endorsements
- 248
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 3/8/2023
- Updated
- 6/27/2026
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