
Torch Optimizer
Allows you to visualize the intensity of light rendered as numbers on the top of blocks. There's a default optimal indicator for light placement set for…
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Description
Torch Optimizer shows numbers on the ground to help you to place torches or other light sources for maximum mob spawning blockage.Instructions
The default shortcut key to turn on/off light level overlay is F7. You can change it in "Options -> Controls".
You can use Shift + F7 to toggle sky light calculation. Ctrl + F7 to toggle overlay display (1.12.2 & below)
Initial Version to 1.12.2-2.0.4
, (comma) to change the optimal torch position by plus one.
. (period) to change the optimal torch position by minus one.
[ (Left Bracket) to change the optimal torch position by plus one.
] (Right Bracket) to change the optimal torch position by minus one.
Features
If you enable optimizeEnable in the gui config you will get an asterisk placement on the ground at position number 2. However you can further change where the placement will be from 0 to 15.Licensing
A derivative work based on the mod by oldjunyi known as Light level Overlay Reloaded which is also MIT LICENSED.
Original License by 4poc at https://github.com/4poc/lloverlay/blob/master/resources/LICENSE included here for posterity.
The source code is available at: https://github.com/4poc/lloverlay Light Level Overlay is licensed 3-clause BSD.
Copyright (c) 2012-2013, Matthias Hecker <apoc@sixserv.org> All rights reserved.
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- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.17.1
- 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: 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.
- Ships as torchoptimizer-1.17.1-2.4.8.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 82 KB
- Download link checked 31 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.



