About Realistic Torches
From ModrinthMakes torches burn out after a configurable amount of time.
Realistic Torches
Realistic Torches makes torches burn out after a configurable amount of time, making the early game more difficult and encouraging players to move toward more permanent light sources early on.
Features
- Torches are now unlit after being crafted, and must be lit with a matchbox or flint and steel
- Torches will burn out after a configurable amount of time (60 minutes real time by default)
- Torches are extinguished when rained on
- Torches generated in vanilla structures will be replaced by unlit torches
- Permanently lit (vanilla) torches can be crafted using glowstone
Recipes
Unlit torch (coal or charcoal)
Matchbox
Lit torch (shapeless, matchbox takes damage)
Glowstone crystal (coal or charcoal)
Glowstone paste (shapeless)
Vanilla torch (glowstone crystal)
Vanilla torch (glowstone paste)
Modpacks
Yes, you can use this mod in your modpack.
Support
If you enjoy the mod and would like to support the project, feel free to leave a donation on PayPal. Support is greatly appreciated!
Sponsor
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Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Supports 12 Minecraft versions, the newest being 1.21.
Loaders
Runs on Forge.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
Realistic Torches on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Minecraft servers. We download it from Modrinth, place it, and restart the server.
- Server side
- Required on the server
- Server type needed
- Forge
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- Minecraft — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- 1.21-3.2.0, released 2024-06-26
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Forge | 1.20.2 to 1.21 (5 versions) | 1.21 |
From 5 recorded builds of Realistic Torches.
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.21-3.2.0 | 2024-06-26 | 1.21 | Forge |
| 1.20.6-3.2.0 | 2024-05-16 | 1.20.6 | Forge |
| 1.20.4-3.2.0 | 2023-12-27 | 1.20.4 | Forge |
| 1.20.3-3.2.0 | 2023-12-27 | 1.20.3 | Forge |
| 1.20.2-3.2.0 | 2023-09-23 | 1.20.2 | Forge |
Run Realistic Torches on a Minecraft server
Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogGameplay & overhauls
New mechanics, content and overhauls that change how the game plays.
Runs on your server
From source side supportModrinth lists Realistic Torches as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Minecraft
- Loaders
- Forge
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 1.21 and 11 earlier
Verified at the source
- ✓ModrinthOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-01Open ↗
- ✓AuthorChaosyr, as published on Modrinth
- ✓LicenseCC-BY-NC-SA-4.0Free
