Simple Dynamic Lights

⭐ — (1 endorsements) 📥 1,055 downloads 📌 v1.0.1 📅 5/16/2026
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By shifattypatty · datapack

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/22/2026 📅 Created: 5/16/2026

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #1399 of 2025 datapack mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

# Simple Dynamic Lights A lightweight datapack that makes light-emitting items illuminate your surroundings when you hold them. No mods required — pure vanilla datapack. ## Features - **Mainhand & Offhand lighting** — Hold any supported item and light follows you - **Head slot lighting** — Wear a Jack o' Lantern or Lantern as a helmet for hands-free lighting - **Multiple light levels** — Items emit light at their realistic vanilla levels - **Lightweight** — Only 14 files, no overlays, no bloat - **No setup required** — Just install and it works ## Supported Items | Light Level | Items | |---|---| | **15** | Glowstone, Lantern, Sea Lantern, Jack o' Lantern, Beacon, Conduit, Shroomlight, Campfire, Lava Bucket, Redstone Lamp, all Froglights | | **14** | Torch, End Rod, Fire Charge | | **10** | Soul Torch, Soul Lantern, Soul Campfire, Crying Obsidian, Enchanted Golden Apple | | **7** | Redstone Torch, Glow Berries, Glow Ink Sac, Glow Item Frame | ## How to Install 1. Download the `.zip` file 2. Place it in your world's `datapacks` folder (`saves/<world name>/datapacks/`) 3. Run `/reload` in-game, or rejoin the world 4. Hold a torch and walk into the dark! ## Compatibility Built and tested for **Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 7**. Uses pack format 105. ## Notes - Players only — mobs holding torches won't emit light - Always on — there's no settings menu (yet) - If lights ever get stuck after removing the pack, run `/kill @e`

# Simple Dynamic Lights

A lightweight datapack that makes light-emitting items illuminate your surroundings when you hold them. No mods required — pure vanilla datapack.

## Features

  • Mainhand & Offhand lighting — Hold any supported item and light follows you
  • Head slot lighting — Wear a Jack o' Lantern or Lantern as a helmet for hands-free lighting
  • Multiple light levels — Items emit light at their realistic vanilla levels
  • Lightweight — Only 14 files, no overlays, no bloat
  • No setup required — Just install and it works

## Supported Items

| Light Level | Items | |---|---| | 15 | Glowstone, Lantern, Sea Lantern, Jack o' Lantern, Beacon, Conduit, Shroomlight, Campfire, Lava Bucket, Redstone Lamp, all Froglights | | 14 | Torch, End Rod, Fire Charge | | 10 | Soul Torch, Soul Lantern, Soul Campfire, Crying Obsidian, Enchanted Golden Apple | | 7 | Redstone Torch, Glow Berries, Glow Ink Sac, Glow Item Frame |

## How to Install

1. Download the `.zip` file 2. Place it in your world's `datapacks` folder (`saves//datapacks/`) 3. Run `/reload` in-game, or rejoin the world 4. Hold a torch and walk into the dark!

## Compatibility

Built and tested for Minecraft 26. 2 Snapshot 7. Uses pack format 105.

  • Players only — mobs holding torches won't emit light
  • Always on — there's no settings menu (yet)
  • If lights ever get stuck after removing the pack, run `/kill @e`
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Data Packs
Author
shifattypatty
Version
1.0.1
Downloads
1,055
Endorsements
1
Category
datapack
Created
5/16/2026
Updated
5/22/2026
Game Versions
26.2-snapshot-8
Tags
equipment, game-mechanics, utility

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Data Packs versions does Simple Dynamic Lights support?

The author lists 26.2-snapshot-8. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of Simple Dynamic Lights?

Version 1.0.1, published 2026-05-22 with 1,055 downloads recorded at the source.

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