Fancy Flares Signal Flare Gun Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I craft the flare gun?
Arrange copper, sticks, a lever, flint and steel, and red dye in a crafting table according to the recipe. Once crafted, you'll have an empty flare gun ready to load with cartridges.
How do I load cartridges into the flare gun?
Hold the flare gun in your main hand and press R or left-click with an empty gun to load a cartridge from your inventory. The gun will automatically pull a cartridge if you have one available.
What colors of signal cartridges are available?
The mod includes six standard colored cartridges for marking different locations or sending distinct signals, plus a special golden cartridge that creates a multicolored rainbow flare effect.
Can I fire the flare gun at mobs or only in the sky?
You can shoot bright glowing projectiles both high into the open sky and directly at mobs, giving you flexibility in how you use the flare gun.
How high do the flares go when fired into the sky?
Signal flares launch high into the air, making them visible from a distance for signaling friends or marking locations across your world.
Do flares provide actual light or just visual effects?
Flares produce bright glowing projectiles that illuminate dark areas, so they work for both lighting up your surroundings and creating visible signals.
Can I use flares during the day?
Yes, you can fire flares during daytime—they're still visible and useful for signaling, though they're most dramatic and visible at night.
How do I create a rainbow light show?
Craft the special golden cartridge and load it into your flare gun just like any other cartridge. When fired, it creates a polychromatic disco flare effect with multiple colors.
Do I need to reload after every shot?
Yes, you need to press R or left-click to load a new cartridge after each shot. Keep extra cartridges in your inventory for quick reloading during night trips.
What should I do if my flare gun won't fire?
Make sure you have cartridges in your inventory and that you've loaded one by pressing R or left-clicking with an empty gun. The gun must be in your main hand to fire.