Most mods that add torches into the game just add a retextured version of the torch item and might increase the radius of the light. The problem with these types of lighting items is that they require OptiFine’s Dynamic Lighting feature to work. But what about people who don’t use OptiFine? Simple Flashlight Mod is here with an ideal solution. The torch item added by this mod will not emit any light and therefore does not require OptiFine to work. This is because the torch added by this mod just gives the player the Night Vision effect when the torch is held in hand. This is much more effective and easier to use than other light sources which actually emit light.
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Features:
- Adds a craftable torch item into the game.
- Torch works by giving the player Night Vision, and does not emit any light.
- Cheap and easy crafting recipe.
- Effects are much more noticeable without shaders. Comparison in screenshots.
Crafting Recipes:

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Simple Flashlight Mod Download Links
For Minecraft 1.20.1
Forge version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.20.1
- 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: In MC Java Mods, or directly above on this page.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Downloads as 202382.mcaddon
- Download size: 12 KB
- Download link checked 22 Jul 2026 — working
- Mirrored on our own servers — the download does not depend on the original host
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.