How do I install Lightning Effect?

Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. Download the .jar. Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile. Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does Lightning Effect work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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Lightning Effect

by HavocHz · on Modrinth

The Minecraft Lightning Effect Plugin adds a dramatic lightning effect to your Minecraft server, with a unique feature that triggers lightning when a…

Which build do you need?

This mod ships a separate file for every mod loader and every version of the game. Pick both, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game.

Mod loader

Mod loader Bukkit2 builds
Mod loader Paper2 builds
Mod loader Spigot2 builds

Minecraft version

Minecraft 26.1–26.1.2Newest
Minecraft 1.21.1–1.21.11

Minecraft 26.1–26.1.2Newest
Minecraft 1.21.2–1.21.11

Minecraft 26.1–26.1.2Newest
Minecraft 1.21.2–1.21.11

⬇ Download for 26.1–26.1.2 · Bukkit ⬇ Download for 1.21.1–1.21.11 · Bukkit ⬇ Download for 26.1–26.1.2 · Paper ⬇ Download for 1.21.2–1.21.11 · Paper ⬇ Download for 26.1–26.1.2 · Spigot ⬇ Download for 1.21.2–1.21.11 · Spigot

I don't know my version or loader

Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.

No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.

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⚡ Lightning Kill Effect

Stop letting players die in silence. Turn every death into a cinematic event without turning your server into a crater.

Lightning Kill Effect is a lightweight, high-performance solution for server owners who want maximum drama with zero overhead. No commands, no permissions, and zero configuration required. Just drop it in and let the sky speak for itself.

🚀 Why choose this plugin?

Most death-effect plugins are bloated or dangerous. This one is built for performance:

💨 Zero-Config (Plug-and-Play): No config.yml to mess up. It works perfectly the moment you hit "Start."
🛡️ 100% Non-Destructive: Uses localized visual strikes. No fire spread, no block damage, and zero harm to surrounding entities or items.
🧵 Ultra-Lightweight: Written with optimization in mind to ensure zero impact on your server's TPS, even in chaotic PvP.

🛠️ Technical Specifications

Feature	Details
API	Spigot / Paper
Java Version	Java 21+
Configuration	None (Zero-Config)
Impact	Visual Only (Safe)

📦 Installation

Download the lightningKill.jar.
Move it to your server's /plugins/ folder.
Restart your server.
Test it by experiencing an in-game death!

💬 Join the Community

Have questions, need support, or want to suggest a feature? Join our Discord server to connect with other developers and users.

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🤝 Support & Feedback

Found a bug? Report it via our Discord. If you enjoy the plugin, leaving a star or a review helps support future updates.

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.

Verified by MCModsHub

Ships as lightningKill-3.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 674 KB
Download link checked 29 Aug 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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