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TorchMaster

Control Mob Spawning with simple to use Blocks like the Mega Torch or the Dread Lamp

ModsFree1.16 – 1.21
by Xalcon · listed from Modrinth
Download › Install with the launcher

Opens Modrinth · 3,406,889 downloads there

What it does

Control Mob Spawning with simple to use Blocks like the Mega Torch or the Dread Lamp

TorchMaster is a resource made by Xalcon. It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 3,406,889 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Sep 22, 2026.

Supported versions

1.211.201.191.181.16

Release history

TorchMaster has had 75 releases on Modrinth since May 21, 2022. 14 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 21.1.13-release, released on Sep 22, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.21.1. It runs on NeoForge. The download is 157 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
21.1.13-releaseSep 22, 20261.21.1Release
21.1.13-releaseSep 22, 20261.21.1Release
21.1.12-releaseSep 9, 20261.21.1Release
21.1.12-releaseSep 9, 20261.21.1Release
21.1.11-releaseSep 3, 20261.21.1Release

Latest release on GitHub

TorchMaster is open source. Its newest release on GitHub is Torchmaster 21.1.13 MC1.21.1, published on Sep 22, 2026.

v21.1.13

  • Remove volume renderer if the mega torch or dread lamp are being removed for any reason
  • Fix ghost render of volumes in other dimensions

v21.1.12

  • Fix out of bounds exception with Feral Flare Lantern

v21.1.11

  • Fix a NullPointerException crash on Fabric and NeoForge when hovering a button on the Feral Flare Lantern or Megatorch/Dreadlamp [Fabric + Neoforge]

v21.1.10

  • Allow dread lamps and mega torches to be waterlogged
  • Dread Lamps are excluded since invisible lights cannot be placed underwater for now.
  • Add line of sight support for feral flare lantern
  • Right click a lantern in the world like any other block to configure it.
  • Line of Sight off (default): Lantern will place lights anywhere in its working range
  • Line of Sight on: Lantern will not attempt to place lights behind walls
  • Add volume renderer overlay with color cycler for Dread Lamp and Megatorch
  • Right click in the world to show the simple config menu.
  • Visualization is per-client
  • Allows configuring different colors for easier differentiation depending on surroundings

Read all release notes on GitHub

Before that: Torchmaster 21.1.12 MC1.21.1 (Sep 9, 2026), Torchmaster 21.1.11 MC1.21.1 (Sep 3, 2026).

Description from the author on Modrinth

Note: Minecraft 1.21+

I've taken the time to completly redo the project setup, allowing me to more easily support different mod loaders (Thanks to jaredlll08 for the very useful multiloader template). Starting with MC 1.21, torchmaster will be available for neoforge and fabric.
Both versions are experimental and only rudimentary tested. Please reach out on github if you encounter any issues.

Torchmaster

Adds a special torch which prevents mob spawning in a configurable radius.

Original idea by RWTema (Extra Utilities 1)

Note: The torch is supposed to only block "natural" spawning from low light levels. Mob Spawners should still work. I've added special handling for vanilla mob spawners. Spawners from other mods should work as well! If you find a mod that is not working with the mega torch, please open a ticket on my github repo.

Written by Xalcon. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install TorchMaster

  1. This mod is needed on both the server and every player who joins.

  2. Install Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.16 – 1.21.

  3. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  4. Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.

  5. With the CraftRank Launcher you can skip these steps: open Mods, search for TorchMaster and click Install.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.16
Runs on
Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Where it runs
Client and server
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

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Questions

Does TorchMaster work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is TorchMaster free?

Yes. TorchMaster is free to download from Modrinth.

Is TorchMaster client-side or server-side?

Both. The server and every player need TorchMaster installed.

Is TorchMaster still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to TorchMaster?

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