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Better Lanterns
Modrinth Resource Pack

Better Lanterns

Improves lanterns and chains models with an enhanced 3D look for a more immersive experience.

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Type

Resource Pack

Access

Free

Latest version

1.3.2-mc26.2

Downloads

3 060 806

Loaders / Platforms

minecraft

Minecraft versions

1.19 – 1.21.11 26.1 26.1.1 26.1.2 26.2

Categories

16x tweaks vanilla-like

Description

Detailed information

# Better Lanterns v1.3 > Improves lanterns and chains models with an enhanced 3D look for a more immersive experience. **Now Compatible with the new Copper Lanterns and Chains!** # 📝Features This Resource Pack changes **Lanterns** and **Chains** by giving them a **3D model** and a refreshing look. Moreover, it changes the way the Lanterns are **held** in **third person**, to be nicer and a bit more realistic. <img alt="How the lanterns looks in game" src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/PGGrfcvL/images/23b2f53e3c5ad65d2f623fb6bc5aa5a3d4ff8f6c.png"> <img alt="3D Copper Lanterns and Chains" src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/PGGrfcvL/images/76ce324094359b660b97d531f1a0af976480807d.png"> <img alt="Player holding a lantern in third person" src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/PGGrfcvL/images/ce02d0246bb34e5ccdd95db1f48662bfe088b5a8.png"> ## 🌟Mod Support (Starting from Version 1.2 and above) The following **mods** are supported (**Fabric** & **Forge**) <table><thead><tr><th><b align="center">Mod</b></th><th><b align="center">1.20.x</b></th><th><b align="center">1.21.x</b></th></tr></thead> <tr><td align="left"><a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/arcane-lanterns" target="_blank"><b>Arcane Lanterns</b></a></td><td align="center">✅</td><td align="center">✅</td></tr> <tr><td align="left"><a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/new-thin-air" target="_blank"><b>Thin Air</b></a></td><td align="center">✅</td><td align="center">✅</td></tr></tbody></table> ## 🔗External links <a href="https://www.curseforge.com/members/nico4play/projects"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/B6lsNn0.png" width="40" /></a> <a href="https://www.planetminecraft.com/member/nico4play/"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/PTAiKsV.png" width="40" /></a> ## Older Versions <details> <summary>v1.2 and older</summary> # Better Lanterns > Improves lanterns and chains models with an enhanced 3D look for a more immersive experience. # 📝Features This Resource Pack changes **Lanterns** and **Chains** by giving them a **3D model** and a refreshing look. Moreover, it changes the way the Lanterns are **held** in **third person**, to be nicer and a bit more realistic. <img alt="How the lanterns looks in game" src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/PGGrfcvL/images/23b2f53e3c5ad65d2f623fb6bc5aa5a3d4ff8f6c.png"> <img alt="Player holding a lantern in third person" src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/PGGrfcvL/images/ce02d0246bb34e5ccdd95db1f48662bfe088b5a8.png"> ## 🌟Mod Support (Starting from Version 1.2 and above) The following **mods** are supported (**Fabric** & **Forge**) <table><thead><tr><th><b align="center">Mod</b></th><th><b align="center">1.20</b></th><th><b align="center">1.21</b></th></tr></thead> <tr><td align="left"><a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/arcane-lanterns" target="_blank"><b>Arcane Lanterns</b></a></td><td align="center">✅</td><td align="center">✅</td></tr> <tr><td align="left"><a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/new-thin-air" target="_blank"><b>Thin Air</b></a></td><td align="center">✅</td><td align="center">✅</td></tr></tbody></table> ## 🔗External links <a href="https://www.curseforge.com/members/nico4play/projects"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/B6lsNn0.png" width="40" /></a> <a href="https://www.planetminecraft.com/member/nico4play/"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/PTAiKsV.png" width="40" /></a> </details>

Developer

Nico4play

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3D Copper Lanterns and Chains

Change log

Project versions

Published versions and original Modrinth files.

1.3.2-mc26.2 Current Release 26.06.2026

Better Lanterns v1.3.2 - 26.2

Supported Minecraft versions
26.2
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.3.2 for Minecraft 26.2 ### 🔷General - Updated to 26.2
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1.3.2-mc26.1 Release 24.03.2026

Better Lanterns v1.3.2 - 26.1

Supported Minecraft versions
26.1 26.1.1 26.1.2
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.3.2 for Minecraft 26.1 ### 🔷General - Updated to 26.1 ### 🧱Changes - Slightly tweaked the display of the lantern item (_for all lantern types_) in first person to be more consistent with the third person view in terms of angles and scale
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1.3.1-mc1.21.11 Release 10.12.2025

Better Lanterns v1.3.1 - 1.21.11

Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.11
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.3.1 for Minecraft 1.21.11 ### 🔷General - Updated to 1.21.11
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1.3.1-mc1.21.9+1.21.10 Release 13.10.2025

Better Lanterns v1.3.1 - 1.21.9-1.21.10

Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.9 1.21.10
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.3.1 for Minecraft 1.21.9/1.21.10 ### 🧱Changes - **Following** the **bug fix** listed below, the **display** of the **lantern** item (_normal, soul, and all copper variants_) has been **slightly tweaked** when viewed in **third-person** for both the right and left hand. ### 🐛Fixes - Fixed an unintentional change to the third-person display of the lantern item (_normal, soul, and all copper variants_) that occurred when updating the pack for the _Copper Age_ Drop.
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1.3-mc1.21.9 Release 30.09.2025

Better Lanterns v1.3 - 1.21.9

Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.9
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.3 for Minecraft 1.21.9 ### 🔷General - Updated to 1.21.9 ### 🚀 Additions - Made **Copper Lanterns 3D** (_all oxidation and waxed variants_) - Made **Copper Chains 3D** (_all oxidation and waxed variants_) ### 🐛Fixes - Fixed a bug with the lighting of the <code>template_chain</code> model
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1.2-mc1.21.7 Release 01.07.2025

Better Lanterns v1.2 - 1.21.7

Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.7 1.21.8
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.2 for Minecraft 1.21.7 ### 🔷General - Updated to 1.21.7
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1.2-mc1.21.6 Release 17.06.2025

Better Lanterns v1.2 - 1.21.6

Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.6
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.2 for Minecraft 1.21.6 ### 🔷General - Updated to 1.21.6
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1.2-mc1.21.5 Release 25.03.2025

Better Lanterns v1.2 - 1.21.5

Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.5
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.2 for Minecraft 1.21.5 ### 🔷General - Updated to 1.21.5
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1.2-mc1.21.4 Release 10.12.2024

Better Lanterns v1.2 - 1.21.4

Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.4
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.2 for Minecraft 1.21.4 ### 🔷General - Updated to 1.21.4
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1.2+1.21.2 Release 25.10.2024

Better Lanterns v1.2 - (1.21.2-1.21.3)

Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.2 1.21.3
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.2 for Minecraft 1.21.2-1.21.3 ### 🔷General - Updated to 1.21.2 / 1.21.3
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1.2+1.21 Release 13.06.2024

Better Lanterns v1.2 - 1.21

Supported Minecraft versions
1.21 1.21.1
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.2 for Minecraft 1.21-1.21.1 ### 🔷General - Updated to 1.21.x
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1.2+1.20.5 Release 27.04.2024

Better Lanterns v1.2 - (1.20.5-1.20.6)

Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.5 1.20.6
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.2 for Minecraft 1.20.5-1.20.6 ### 🔷General - Updated to 1.20.5 / 1.20.6 ### 🌟Mod support - Added support for <a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/arcane-lanterns" target="_blank">Arcane Lanterns [Forge & Fabric]</a> - Added support for <a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/new-thin-air" target="_blank">Thin Air [Forge & Fabric]</a>
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1.2+1.20.4 Release 27.04.2024

Better Lanterns v1.2 - (1.20.3-1.20.4)

Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.3 1.20.4
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.2 for Minecraft 1.20.3-1.20.4 ### 🌟Mod support - Added support for <a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/arcane-lanterns" target="_blank">Arcane Lanterns [Forge & Fabric]</a> - Added support for <a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/new-thin-air" target="_blank">Thin Air [Forge & Fabric]</a>
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1.2+1.20.1 Release 27.04.2024

Better Lanterns v1.2 - 1.20.1

Supported Minecraft versions
1.20 1.20.1
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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## Version 1.2 for Minecraft 1.20-1.20.1 ### 🌟Mod support - Added support for <a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/arcane-lanterns" target="_blank">Arcane Lanterns [Forge & Fabric]</a> - Added support for <a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/new-thin-air" target="_blank">Thin Air [Forge & Fabric]</a>
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1.1.3 Release 22.01.2024

Better Lanterns v1.1.3 - (1.20.3-1.20.4)

Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.3 1.20.4
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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### 🔹General - Updated to 1.20.3/4 ### 🐛Fixes - Fixed the <code>pack.png</code> size that was unnecessarily large
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1.1.3 Release 22.01.2024

Better Lanterns v1.1.3 - 1.20.2

Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.2
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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### 🔹General - Updated to 1.20.2 ### 🐛Fixes - Fixed the <code>pack.png</code> size that was unnecessarily large
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1.1.2 Release 13.08.2023

Better Lanterns v1.1.2

Supported Minecraft versions
1.20 1.20.1
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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### 🔹General - Updated to 1.20 and 1.20.1 - Updated pack mcmeta - Updated pack png ### 🧱Changes - Rotated the lantern and soul lantern models by -90° to be consistent with vanilla - Rotated the chain model to match the new lanterns rotation ### 🐛Fixes - Fixed the z-fighting that was occurring in the intersections of the chain model - The chain now, when broken, uses the correct "chain.png" texture for particles, instead of "missing texture"
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1.02 MB

1.1.1 Release 04.06.2023

Better Lanterns v1.1.1

Supported Minecraft versions
1.20 1.20.1
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
Show changes
- Updated to 1.20
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1.1 Release 04.06.2023

Better Lanterns v1.1

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19.4
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
Show changes
- Updated to 1.19.4
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1.1 Release 24.01.2023

Better Lanterns v1.1

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19.3
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
Show changes
- Updated to work in 1.19.3 - Updated pack.png
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0.02 MB

1.0 Release 23.01.2023

Better Lanterns v1.0

Supported Minecraft versions
1.19 1.19.1 1.19.2
Loaders / Platforms
minecraft
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0.02 MB