Hardcore Darkness
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #534 of 602 adventure mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
# Hardcore Darkness (Fabric) Hardcore Darkness recreates the pitch-black nights and fog tuning of the classic True Darkness mod for modern Fabric. For shaders, I suggest tweaking (https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-unbound) as this mod doesn't affect them. !(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/f92bfc1d52fc4728fb907ddbd0a804473a951403_0.webp) ## Features - Configurable darkness per dimension plus optional moon phase handling (`config/hardcore_darkness.toml`). - Adjustable Nether and End fog multipliers to keep those dimensions oppressive. - Supports (https://modrinth.com/mod/distanthorizons)! ## Install - Requires (https://fabricmc.net/) and (https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api). - Optional UI: add (https://modrinth.com/mod/modmenu) and (https://modrinth.com/mod/cloth-config) to tweak settings in-game. - Place the built jar in `mods/` on the client. Servers never need it. ## Build - Java 21 with Gradle + Fabric Loom. - Versions live in `gradle.properties`. Run `./gradlew build`. ## License - CC0-1.0. Use it freely.
# Hardcore Darkness (Fabric)
Hardcore Darkness recreates the pitch-black nights and fog tuning of the classic True Darkness mod for modern Fabric. For shaders, I suggest tweaking (https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-unbound) as this mod doesn't affect them.
!(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/f92bfc1d52fc4728fb907ddbd0a804473a951403_0.webp)
## Features - Configurable darkness per dimension plus optional moon phase handling (`config/hardcore_darkness.toml`). - Adjustable Nether and End fog multipliers to keep those dimensions oppressive. - Supports (https://modrinth.com/mod/distanthorizons)!
## Install - Requires (https://fabricmc.net/) and (https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api). - Optional UI: add (https://modrinth.com/mod/modmenu) and (https://modrinth.com/mod/cloth-config) to tweak settings in-game. - Place the built jar in `mods/` on the client. Servers never need it.
## Build - Java 21 with Gradle + Fabric Loom. - Versions live in `gradle.properties`. Run `./gradlew build`.
## License - CC0-1. 0. Use it freely.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Mods
- Author
- cintreck
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Downloads
- 6,397
- Endorsements
- 34
- Category
- adventure
- Created
- 9/16/2025
- Updated
- 10/7/2025
- Game Versions
- 1.21.9, 1.21.10
- Tags
- adventure, game-mechanics
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Mods versions does Hardcore Darkness support?
The author lists 1.21.9, 1.21.10. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of Hardcore Darkness?
Version 1.0.2, published 2025-10-07 with 6,397 downloads recorded at the source.
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