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Flimsy Torches
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16–1.21. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
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.
[ Now available in 1.21.1 ]
What's the mod about?
Regular torches get replaced with Flimsy Torches
Flimsy Torches burn through 4 states until fully depleted
Put torches in lanterns to make them last longer
Torch scraps can be salvaged to get some coal back
Villagers replace nearby torches as they burn out
Regular torches can still be obtained with additional effort!
Boring Details:
- Upon loading a chunk for the first time, torches get replaced by flimsy torches (1% chance for a torch to not change)
- Regular torches can be crafted using Flimsy Torch and Magma Cream
- Soul torches can be crafted using Soul Sand/Soil and Torch (Regular)
- Candles, Campfires and Waxed Torches that last longer planned for a future version ;<;
Lantern Update - March 28th, 2026:
Flimsy Lanterns have been added:
- The lanterns can be crafted with eight iron nuggets and start out empty
- Right-click a lantern with a Flimsy Torch to light it
- Inserted torch will last 50% longer (can be changed in configs)
Villager Update - October 19th, 2025:
Villager torch behavior's been added, allowing villagers to replace torches as they burn out:
- Villagers will occasionally look for nearby torches to replace
- Burnt Out torches are prioritized first, followed by Smoldering ones
- Through the config, you can adjust the frequency and which grades of torches get replaced
Config Update - October 3rd, 2025:
Config's been added, allowing you to tweak a few things:
- Individual torch burn duration for all states
- Lucky torch spawn chance
- Add other mods' custom torches, so they get replaced with flimsy torches too
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.19.2, 1.21.1, 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: Opens on CurseForge — 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.
File checked by MCModsHub
- Ships as flimsytorches-1.16.4-0.1.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 99 KB
- Download link checked 2 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.