Useful Lanterns
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- 🏆 #192 of 263 equipment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
<div align="center"> # Useful Lanterns <a href="https://modrinth.com/modpack/elysium-days" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Fyoncle/Elysium-Days/main/ed_badge.png" alt="As seen in Elysium Days" width="26%"> </a> <br> <br> This mod adds a Trinket slot called the "Lantern Slot" that let's you put a lantern on your hip which renders on your character with dynamic lighting and very cool physics. !(https://i.imgur.com/pgrwmGA.gif) ## Dependencies This mod requires (https://modrinth.com/mod/trinkets) to function. For it to emit light (https://modrinth.com/mod/lambdynamiclights) is required. For the in-game config screen you need to install (https://modrinth.com/mod/modmenu) and (https://modrinth.com/mod/fzzy-config). Otherwise you need to manually edit the file `config/usefullanterns/config.toml`. Currently you can configure which side the lantern is on with the `Lantern On Right Side` config value and also the `Scale` value of the lantern. ## Mod Compatibility </div> This mod by default works with: - Vanilla Lanterns - (https://modrinth.com/mod/chipped) - (https://modrinth.com/mod/supplementaries-squared) - Meadow](https://modrinth.com/mod/lets-do-meadow) - (https://modrinth.com/mod/enderscape) <div align="center"> But don't worry, you can easily add your own mod compatibility with just a single datapack. By editing the tag `data/trinkets/tags/items/legs/lantern.json` you can make any lantern work with Useful Lanterns! </div> Example: ```json { "replace": false, "values": } ``` <div align="center"> The `"replace": false` is really necessary here, since if you overwrite the default tag none of the lanterns this mod supports will work. Yes, not even the vanilla ones. ## Credits The renderer of this mod was written with the assist of (https://claude.ai/) but the mod logo and the description is entirely made by Fyoncle, so is the other classes. </div>
# Useful Lanterns
This mod adds a Trinket slot called the "Lantern Slot" that let's you put a lantern on your hip which renders on your character with dynamic lighting and very cool physics.
!(https://i.imgur.com/pgrwmGA.gif)
## Dependencies
This mod requires (https://modrinth.com/mod/trinkets) to function.
For it to emit light (https://modrinth.com/mod/lambdynamiclights) is required.
For the in-game config screen you need to install (https://modrinth.com/mod/modmenu) and (https://modrinth.com/mod/fzzy-config). Otherwise you need to manually edit the file `config/usefullanterns/config.toml`.
Currently you can configure which side the lantern is on with the `Lantern On Right Side` config value and also the `Scale` value of the lantern.
## Mod Compatibility
This mod by default works with: - Vanilla Lanterns - (https://modrinth.com/mod/chipped) - (https://modrinth.com/mod/supplementaries-squared) - [ Meadow](https://modrinth.com/mod/lets-do-meadow) - (https://modrinth.com/mod/enderscape)
But don't worry, you can easily add your own mod compatibility with just a single datapack. By editing the tag `data/trinkets/tags/items/legs/lantern.json` you can make any lantern work with Useful Lanterns!
Example: ```json { "replace": false, "values": [ "myfavoritemod:cute_lantern", "myfavoritemod:cool_lantern" ] } ```
The `"replace": false` is really necessary here, since if you overwrite the default tag none of the lanterns this mod supports will work. Yes, not even the vanilla ones.
The renderer of this mod was written with the assist of (https://claude.ai/) but the mod logo and the description is entirely made by Fyoncle, so is the other classes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Mods
- Author
- Fyoncle
- Version
- 1.0.6-1.21
- Downloads
- 44,111
- Endorsements
- 13
- Category
- equipment
- Created
- 3/15/2026
- Updated
- 8/2/2026
- Game Versions
- 1.21, 1.21.1
- Tags
- equipment, game-mechanics, utility
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Mods versions does Useful Lanterns support?
The author lists 1.21, 1.21.1. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of Useful Lanterns?
Version 1.0.6-1.21, published 2026-08-02 with 44,111 downloads recorded at the source.
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