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LightAura

A mod that makes the player holding any light source, such as a torch , glowstone, etc, automatically illuminate the surrounding area.

File Details

LightAura-8.0.0.jar

  • R
  • Sep 17, 2025
  • 22.37 KB
  • 6.2K
  • 1.21.8+2
  • Forge

File Name

LightAura-8.0.0.jar

Supported Versions

  • 1.21.8
  • 1.21.7
  • 1.21.6

Curse Maven Snippet

Forge

implementation "curse.maven:lightaura-1210744:7007320"
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Major Fixes

  • Fixed tall grass disappearing: Light sources no longer destroy plants, grass, flowers, or crops when held
  • Improved light cleanup speed: Lights now disappear almost instantly when switching from light items to other tools
  • Fixed config file generation: Configuration file now properly appears in .minecraft/config/

New Configuration Options

  • Player Lighting Toggle: Enable/disable dynamic lighting for held items
  • Update Frequency: Control how often lighting updates (performance vs smoothness)
  • Cleanup Delay: Adjust how long lights persist after removing light source
  • Dropped Item Settings: Configure radius and brightness for dropped light items
  • Custom Light Items: Add your own items with custom light levels
  • Performance Options: Light update distance and optimization settings

Performance Improvements

  • Faster light removal for player-held items (near-instant response)
  • Optimized light update system with configurable distance limits
  • Better entity tracking for dropped items
  • Reduced unnecessary light calculations

Enhanced Player Experience

  • Mainhand/Offhand Lighting: Separate enhanced lighting for each hand
  • Tall Grass Detection: Special lighting behavior when in vegetation
  • Vertical Movement: Improved lighting when climbing or flying
  • Smooth Transitions: Optional gradual light fade (configurable)

Technical Changes

  • Completely rewritten light placement system
  • Added comprehensive error handling for config loading
  • Better integration with Forge's config system
  • Improved mod compatibility