Hardcore Darkness
Modby Lumien231
This mod removes the minimum light that's always present in minecraft
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
12,451,913
CurseForge ID
225957
Modrinth Downloads
5,470
Modrinth ID
tGBn8lRT
Last Updated
Jun 12, 2026
Description
# Hardcore Darkness (Fabric)
Hardcore Darkness recreates the pitch-black nights and fog tuning of the classic True Darkness mod for modern Fabric. For shaders, I suggest tweaking [Complementary](https://modrinth.com/shader/complementary-unbound) as this mod doesn't affect them.

## Features
- Configurable darkness per dimension plus optional moon phase handling (`config/hardcore_darkness.toml`).
- Adjustable Nether and End fog multipliers to keep those dimensions oppressive.
- Supports [Distant Horizons](https://modrinth.com/mod/distanthorizons)!
## Install
- Requires [Fabric](https://fabricmc.net/) and [Fabric API](https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api).
- Optional UI: add [Mod Menu](https://modrinth.com/mod/modmenu) and [Cloth Config](https://modrinth.com/mod/cloth-config) to tweak settings in-game.
- Place the built jar in `mods/` on the client. Servers never need it.
## Build
- Java 21 with Gradle + Fabric Loom.
- Versions live in `gradle.properties`. Run `./gradlew build`.
## License
- CC0-1.0. Use it freely.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Fabric
Game Versions
1.21.8
1.21.9
1.21.10
Screenshots
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