Realistic Torches
Modby Chaosyr
Makes torches burn out after a configurable amount of time.
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
24,963,036
CurseForge ID
235729
Modrinth Downloads
338,110
Modrinth ID
iQYnQIfP
Last Updated
Jun 12, 2026
Description
# Realistic Torches
Realistic Torches makes torches burn out after a configurable amount of time, making the early game more difficult and encouraging players to move toward more permanent light sources early on.
## Features
- Torches are now unlit after being crafted, and must be lit with a matchbox or flint and steel
- Torches will burn out after a configurable amount of time (60 minutes real time by default)
- Torches are extinguished when rained on
- Torches generated in vanilla structures will be replaced by unlit torches
- Permanently lit (vanilla) torches can be crafted using glowstone
## Recipes
*Unlit torch (coal or charcoal)*
*Matchbox*
*Lit torch (shapeless, matchbox takes damage)*
*Glowstone crystal (coal or charcoal)*
*Glowstone paste (shapeless)*
*Vanilla torch (glowstone crystal)*
*Vanilla torch (glowstone paste)*
## Modpacks
Yes, you can use this mod in your modpack.
## Support
If you enjoy the mod and would like to support the project, feel free to [leave a donation on PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=46ZL2PNVP4XKE). Support is greatly appreciated!
## Sponsor
This project is sponsored by BisectHosting. If you're looking for a server, check out their hosting plans and [use promo code *Chaos* at checkout](https://www.bisecthosting.com/chaos) to get 25% off your first month!
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*Unlit torch (coal or charcoal)*
*Matchbox*
*Lit torch (shapeless, matchbox takes damage)*
*Glowstone crystal (coal or charcoal)*
*Glowstone paste (shapeless)*
*Vanilla torch (glowstone crystal)*
*Vanilla torch (glowstone paste)*
## Modpacks
Yes, you can use this mod in your modpack.
## Support
If you enjoy the mod and would like to support the project, feel free to [leave a donation on PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=46ZL2PNVP4XKE). Support is greatly appreciated!
## Sponsor
This project is sponsored by BisectHosting. If you're looking for a server, check out their hosting plans and [use promo code *Chaos* at checkout](https://www.bisecthosting.com/chaos) to get 25% off your first month!
[](https://bisecthosting.com/chaos)
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Forge
Game Versions
1.7.10
1.12.2
1.16.5
1.18.2
1.19.2
1.19.4
1.20.1
1.20.2
1.20.3
1.20.4
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