Glowing Tools
CurseForgeAdds glowing tools so you don't have to unequip your shield or use a fullbright mod to see while you're busy mining in caves! Works with shaders (tested with BSL and Complementary on Iris)! Requires LambDynamicLights!
Glowing Tools
Adds glowing tools so you don't have to unequip your shield or use a fullbright mod to see while you're busy mining in caves! Works with shaders (tested with BSL and Complementary on Iris)!
Requires LambDynamicLights / DynamicLights Reforged!
Instructions
- Acquire any compatible tool (any vanilla tool)
- Craft a torch
- Combine the torch with the tool in the crafting grid to get a glowing tool (Bug: resets item data!)
- Glowing diamond tools can be upgraded to glowing netherite tools in the smithing table
- Durability, enchantments etc. work exactly as on their vanilla counterpart
- Hold the item to lighten up your environment
- Place a torch from your inventory by sneaking and right-clicking on a block
- Pick up a torch by sneak right-clicking on a torch using any tool (vanilla tools get turned into glowing tools)
Known Issues
- Durability, custom names and enchantments get reset on craft
- Custom names get reset when placing torches or picking them up
- Legacy items look like normal tools because of the durability bar. (Won't fix)
- Torches only placeable on solid blocks (expected behavior for now)
Translations
Currently translated:
- English (US)
- Lolcat
- Chinese (contributed by @oritong)
Help with translations would be very appreciated!
Requirements
Fabric
- Fabric Loader and API
- LambDynamicLights
Forge
- Forge
- DynamicLights Reforged
Gallery

Legacy Textures
There is a legacy resource pack included, if you prefer a rather subtle texture instead of a torch on the tool.

Versions
FAQ
How do I install Glowing Tools?
Download the file for your Minecraft version and loader from this page, then drop the .jar into your mods (or plugins) folder and launch the game.
Is Glowing Tools free?
Glowing Tools is free to download on Modgrid — we link straight to the official source, no paywall or bundled installer.
Which Minecraft versions does Glowing Tools support?
Works with Fabric, Forge. See the download section on this page for the full list of supported versions and loaders.
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