The Murk - Darkness Consumes

⭐ — (23 endorsements) 📥 14,516 downloads 📌 v1.0.2+1.20.1 📅 8/17/2025
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By tiigerbones · adventure

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/30/2026 📅 Created: 8/17/2025
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1🛠️ Forge — Minecraft Forge (mod loader) Download ↗
2🛠️ Fabric — Fabric Loader Download ↗

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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #168 of 647 adventure mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

# The Murk _(name subject to change)_ !(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/949f4fcc72b1e9b776c12ad4cf4959da2aeae58d.png) (https://img.shields.io/twitter/follow/tiigerbones?style=for-the-badge&logo=X&color=grey)](https://twitter.com/tiigerbones) !(https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/tiigerbones/themurk?display_timestamp=author&style=for-the-badge&logo=Github&color=grey) (https://img.shields.io/curseforge/dt/1344335?style=for-the-badge&logo=curseforge&labelColor=grey&color=grey)](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/the-murk-darkness-consumes) **The Murk** is a horror-themed Fabric mod that transforms darkness into a deadly threat. Venture into the shadows unprepared, and face the chilling consequences of *Murk's Grasp*, a debuff that creeps up in low light levels, bringing fear and danger to your world. ## Features - **Murk's Grasp Effect**: - Triggers in low light levels (default: below 3) after 15 seconds of darkness, with a warning message at 5 seconds. - Applies a harmful status effect with a dark purple hue, slowing movement by 15% and dealing scaling damage if you linger in the dark. - Persists for a configurable duration after entering a lit area, with optional Blindness effect. - **Dynamic Light Detection**: - Supports held items, dropped items, trinket slots (via Trinkets), and nearby players’ light sources to reset the darkness timer. - Configurable light sources with customizable luminance and water sensitivity. - Integrates with **LambDynamicLights** for realistic light checks, requiring line-of-sight to light-emitting items. - **Configurable Gameplay**: - Customize light thresholds, dimensions (e.g., Overworld, Nether), and effect behaviors via `config/murk.json5`. - Options to enable/disable underwater light checks, Creative mode effects, and warning messages. - **NOTES**: - Inspired by mods like *OminousDarkness* and *Grue* but built for Fabric. Hoping to expand more on this mod with more mechanics Using code and link (https://bisecthosting.com/TIIGERBONES 'Bisect Hosting') to get 25% off your first month !(https://www.bisecthosting.com/partners/custom-banners/934b4320-66e9-409c-9fd1-81fcb1254b2a.png)

_(name subject to change)_

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The Murk is a horror-themed Fabric mod that transforms darkness into a deadly threat. Venture into the shadows unprepared, and face the chilling consequences of Murk's Grasp, a debuff that creeps up in low light levels, bringing fear and danger to your world.

## Features

  • Murk's Grasp Effect:
  • - Triggers in low light levels (default: below 3) after 15 seconds of darkness, with a warning message at 5 seconds.
  • - Applies a harmful status effect with a dark purple hue, slowing movement by 15% and dealing scaling damage if you linger in the dark.
  • - Persists for a configurable duration after entering a lit area, with optional Blindness effect.
  • Dynamic Light Detection:
  • - Supports held items, dropped items, trinket slots (via Trinkets), and nearby players’ light sources to reset the darkness timer.
  • - Configurable light sources with customizable luminance and water sensitivity.
  • - Integrates with LambDynamicLights for realistic light checks, requiring line-of-sight to light-emitting items.
  • Configurable Gameplay:
  • - Customize light thresholds, dimensions (e.g., Overworld, Nether), and effect behaviors via `config/murk.json5`.
  • - Options to enable/disable underwater light checks, Creative mode effects, and warning messages.
  • NOTES:
  • - Inspired by mods like OminousDarkness and Grue but built for Fabric.

Hoping to expand more on this mod with more mechanics

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📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
tiigerbones
Version
1.0.2+1.20.1
Downloads
14,516
Endorsements
23
Category
adventure
Created
8/17/2025
Updated
6/30/2026
Game Versions
1.20.1
Tags
adventure, cursed, game-mechanics

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does The Murk - Darkness Consumes support?

The author lists 1.20.1. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of The Murk - Darkness Consumes?

Version 1.0.2+1.20.1, published 2026-06-30 with 14,516 downloads recorded at the source.

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