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Glowing Tools

Glowing Tools

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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!

37.0k downloads 46 followers updated 25mo ago
latest v1.4.2+1.20.4 Modrinth
Fabric Forge 1.19.2 – 1.20.4 Equipment

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

  1. Acquire any compatible tool (any vanilla tool)
  2. Craft a torch
  3. Combine the torch with the tool in the crafting grid to get a glowing tool (Bug: resets item data!)
  4. Glowing diamond tools can be upgraded to glowing netherite tools in the smithing table
  5. Durability, enchantments etc. work exactly as on their vanilla counterpart
  6. Hold the item to lighten up your environment
  7. Place a torch from your inventory by sneaking and right-clicking on a block
  8. 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

Image of glowing axes
Image of glowing pickaxes
Image of glowing hoes
Image of glowing shovels
Image of glowing swords

Legacy Textures

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

Image of glowing legacy axes
Image of glowing legacy pickaxes
Image of glowing legacy hoes

Versions

Release
1.4.2+1.20.4
fabric · 1.20.4 · 25mo ago
Finally ported to 1.20.4! Added Features: - Added chinese translation, contributed by @oritong Happy mining!
2.9k
Release
1.4.2+1.20.1
fabric · 1.20.1 · 32mo ago
Added Features: - Added chinese translation, contributed by @oritong Happy mining!
8.5k
Release
1.4.2+1.20.2
fabric · 1.20.2 · 32mo ago
Added Features: - Added chinese translation, contributed by @oritong Happy mining!
1.2k
Beta
1.4.2+1.20.2
forge · 1.20.2 · 32mo ago
Added Features: - Added chinese translation, contributed by @oritong - Fixed Lolcat translation Happy mining!
1.7k
Beta
1.4.2+1.20.1
forge · 1.20.1 · 32mo ago
Added Features: - Added chinese translation, contributed by @oritong - Fixed Lolcat translation Happy mining!
11.4k
Beta
1.4.2+1.19.2
forge · 1.19.2 · 32mo ago
Added Features: - Added chinese translation, contributed by @oritong - Fixed Lolcat translation Happy mining!
6.6k
Release
1.4.2+1.19.2
fabric · 1.19.2 · 32mo ago
Added Features: - Added chinese translation, contributed by @oritong Happy mining!
986
Release
1.4.1+1.20.2
fabric · 1.20.2 · 34mo ago
Features: - Forge support! Fixes: - Fixed a bug where the player couldn't use the item in the offhand Happy mining!
325
Release
1.4.1+1.20.1
fabric · 1.20.1 · 34mo ago
Features: - Forge support! Fixes: - Fixed a bug where the player couldn't use the item in the offhand Happy mining!
785
Release
1.4.1+1.19.2
fabric · 1.19.2 · 34mo ago
Features: - Forge support! Fixes: - Fixed a bug where the player couldn't use the item in the offhand Happy mining!
156
Beta
1.4.1+1.20.2
forge · 1.20.2 · 34mo ago
Forge support has arrived! Happy mining!
198
Beta
1.4.1+1.20.1
forge · 1.20.1 · 34mo ago
Forge support has arrived! Happy mining!
536

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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. Supports versions 1.19.2–1.20.4. See the download section on this page for the full list of supported versions and loaders.