This Minecraft data pack adds real time lighting to the game, so held or worn light sources can illuminate the area around players, mobs, and dropped items. It is fully server side, which makes it a practical choice for any Minecraft server where you want smoother cave exploration and a more immersive experience without client changes.
Compatible with several modern Java versions, it supports common luminous items, glowing entities, and other light emitting cases. At BoxToPlay, we like it for servers that need atmosphere, visibility, and simple gameplay impact in one lightweight feature.
| Version | Minecraft | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| [MOD] v5.3 | 1.21.5 - 26.2 | fabric forge neoforge quilt |
| [DT] v5.3 | 1.21.5 - 26.2 | datapack |
| [MOD] 1.20.5 - 1.21.4 [v5.3] | 1.20.5 - 1.21.4 | fabric forge neoforge quilt |
| [DT] 1.20.5 - 1.21.4 [v5.3] | 1.20.5 - 1.21.4 | datapack |
| [DT] 1.17 - 1.20.4 [v5.3] | 1.17 - 1.20.4 | fabric forge neoforge quilt |
| [DT] 1.17 - 1.20.4 [v5.3] | 1.17 - 1.20.4 | datapack |
| [MOD] 1.20.5 - 1.21.4 [v5.2] | 1.20.5 - 1.21.4 | fabric forge neoforge quilt |
| [DT] 1.20.5 - 1.21.4 [v5.2] | 1.20.5 - 1.21.4 | datapack |
| [MOD] 1.17 - 1.20.4 [v5.2] | 1.17 - 1.20.4 | fabric forge neoforge quilt |
| [DT] 1.17 - 1.20.4 [v5.2] | 1.17 - 1.20.4 | datapack |
Create your Minecraft server and install the Dynamic Lights datapack with one click.