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BetterLanterns

by OdinPlus · for Valheim

This mod adds an enhanced version of the Dvergr Lanterns as well as Wisp versions.

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9 mo agoLast updated
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About BetterLanterns

From Thunderstore

This mod adds an enhanced version of the Dvergr Lanterns as well as Wisp versions.

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Better Lanterns About


Were you excited to learn there were new perpetual light sources in the form of the Dvergr lanterns — and then realized they barely lit anything? Yeah. Me too...



Better Lanterns adds brighter, improved variants of the Dvergr lanterns so you can properly light your builds without spamming dozens of lights.

As of v1.1.1, all lanterns now support FULLY configurable light settings.


Better Lanterns Features

  • New Lantern Variants
  • Better Wall Lantern
  • Better Pole Lantern
  • Grand Pole Lantern
  • Better Hand Lantern
  • Wisp Wall Lantern
  • Wisp Pole Lantern
  • Wisp Hand Lantern
  • Configurable Light Settings
  • Light Intensity
  • Light Range
  • Light LOD Distance
  • Shadow LOD Distance
  • Live updates (no restart required)
  • ServerSync Support
  • Server-enforced configuration
  • Optional config locking
  • Mistlands Ready
  • Wisp lanterns include demister support
  • Handheld Wisp lantern works correctly when equipped




This mod adds a newer, brighter variant of the wall mounted Dvergr Lanterns, the Dverger pole lanterns, the handheld Dvergr Lanterns, as well as a custom Grand Pole Lantern - and gives them 4 times the light radius. You will no longer need to place 50 lanterns to light up your room.

Also included is a Wisp edition of each of the new lanterns for all of your Mistland needs!





Better Lanterns Usage

  • The new variants of the handheld lanterns can be crafted at the Black Forge just like the vanilla lanterns.
  • The new wall and pole lanterns are crafted in your hammer build menu just like the vanilla lanterns.



Better Lanterns Screenshots

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Wisp-Wall-Lantern

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Better Lanterns Manual Install

> Please download the latest copy of BepInEx per the author's instructions.
Place the DLL inside of the "\BepInEx\plugins\" folder.



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Better Lanterns Contact


Discord: RageHatred#6145

Steam ID: https://steamcommunity.com/id/ragehatred/



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Big shout out to my dude GraveBear for the assistance in getting this all started. This is your fault!


Updates:

#Version 1.0.0 -
> Release the Kraken!

#Version 1.0.1 - > Release the updated README!

#Version 1.0.2 - > Fixed 'same key' errors when running with different mods using the Piece Manager template.

#Version 1.0.3 - > Added new build piece: Grand Pole Lantern.

#Version 1.0.4 - > References updated.

#Version 1.0.5 - > References updated.

#Version 1.0.6 - > References updated.

#Version 1.0.7 - > Fixed the Demister on the Wisp Hand Lantern.
> Fixed the light point on the Hand Lantern.

#Version 1.0.8 - > Image hosting updated.

#Version 1.0.9 - > Fixed typos and syntax.

#Version 1.1.0 - > Updated for BogWitch.

#Version 1.1.1 - > Added configurable light settings
Per-lantern intensity, range, and LOD controls

Read the full description on Thunderstore →

Highlights

From source data

Loaders

Runs on BepInEx.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Dependencies

Needs 1 other project installed alongside it.

BetterLanterns on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Valheim servers, for BepInEx servers. We download it from Thunderstore, place it, and restart the server.
Server side
Optional on the server
Server type needed
BepInEx
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Valheim — 4 GB (4 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
1.1.1, released 2026-02-13

Game versions by loader

LoaderGame versionsNewest
BepInEx

From 11 recorded builds of BetterLanterns.

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
1.1.12026-02-13n/aBepInEx
1.1.02024-11-02n/aBepInEx
1.0.82024-04-23n/aBepInEx
1.0.72023-10-19n/aBepInEx
1.0.62023-10-09n/aBepInEx
1.0.52023-08-23n/aBepInEx

Dependencies

Declared by the newest build that lists any. Required ones are installed with it on one-click installs.

Run BetterLanterns on a Valheim server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Thunderstore as “Building”

Building & decoration

Blocks, furniture, decorations and building tools.

Works on a server

From source side support

Thunderstore lists server-side support for BetterLanterns as optional: it can run on a server, but isn’t required there.

Compatibility

Game
Valheim
Loaders
BepInEx
Runs on
Serveroptional on the server
Requires
One-click install needs a BepInEx server. 1 other project installed alongside it.

Verified at the source

  • ✓ThunderstoreOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-02Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorOdinPlus, as published on Thunderstore
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

BetterLanterns, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install BetterLanterns?

Thunderstore lists server-side support for BetterLanterns as optional: it can run on a server, but isn’t required there.

Which loaders does it support?

BepInEx.

Is it free?

Yes. BetterLanterns is free to download from Thunderstore.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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