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How do I make my first lantern?
Place a Lantern Maker block, put the required catalyst items on top of it, then place a vanilla lantern block on top of those catalysts. The lantern will be created and you can pick it up.
Where do I find lantern recipes?
All lantern recipes and their required catalysts are shown in JEI (Just Enough Items). Search for each lantern type to see what catalysts you need.
What does the life lantern do?
The Life Lantern makes crops grow faster in the area around it. Place it near your farm to speed up crop growth.
Can I use rei instead of jei?
No, REI is not supported by this mod. You must use JEI to view lantern recipes and catalyst information.
What happens when I place a feral lantern?
The Feral Lantern spawns sparks that light up a large area around it. Once enough sparks have been spawned and the area is fully lit, the lantern disappears.
How do I stop mobs from attacking me?
Use the Boreal Lantern to slow down nearby mobs and players, making them easier to avoid or deal with.
Can I make mobs breed with the love lantern?
Yes, the Love Lantern makes nearby mobs fall in love with each other, causing them to breed.
What does the wailing lantern do?
The Wailing Lantern cries when you get close to it, and screams while applying nausea if you get even closer. It's useful as a warning system or deterrent.
Does the brilliant lantern kill animals?
The Brilliant Lantern converts nearby animals directly into experience orbs, so yes, it removes them from the world.
Can I use a life lantern as a catalyst for another lantern?
Yes, the Life Lantern can be used as a catalyst when crafting the Love Lantern.
What is the Arcane Lanterns Mod?
Arcane Lanterns is a magic-themed mod that lets you imbue a vanilla lantern with different catalysts to give it special effects. You craft these lanterns using the Lantern Maker .
How do you make lanterns in Arcane Lanterns?
Place catalysts onto the Lantern Maker , then place a vanilla lantern block on top to create the new lantern. Recipes and information for each lantern are found in JEI.
What lanterns does Arcane Lanterns add?
The mod adds boreal, brilliant, cloud, containment, feral, life, love, wailing, warding, and withering lanterns , plus the Lantern Maker and sparks .
Is Arcane Lanterns available for Bedrock?
No. The mod is available for Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge on Java Edition, not Bedrock.
What Minecraft versions does Arcane Lanterns support?
The Modrinth project page lists Minecraft versions 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, and 26.3.
What does the Life Lantern do in Arcane Lanterns?
The Life Lantern makes crops around it grow faster. Its catalysts are Egg, Melon, Golden Apple, Sugar Cane, and Bone Meal.
What does the Wailing Lantern do in Arcane Lanterns?
The Wailing Lantern cries when you get close, and screams and applies nausea if you get even closer. Its catalysts are Ghast Tear, Warped Roots, Flint, Pufferfish, and Ink Sac.
What does the Cloud Lantern do in Arcane Lanterns?
The Cloud Lantern applies the slow fall effect in the area around it. Its catalysts are Phantom Membrane, Soul Torch, Snow Block, and White Wool.
What does the Withering Lantern do in Arcane Lanterns?
The Withering Lantern applies the wither effect in the area around it. Its catalysts are Wither Rose, Soul Sand, Firework Star, and Coal.
What does the Brilliant Lantern do in Arcane Lanterns?
The Brilliant Lantern turns nearby animals directly into experience. Its catalysts are Shulker Shell, Paper, Snowball, and Phantom Membrane.