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Adds visual ray or beam effects to the game.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Create Realistic Shadows Around Your BaseUnderstanding Shadow Casting Just Like Rays Mod creates shadows by tracing light paths from sources like torches and…Design Underground Bases with Glow Lichen and TorchesLighting Underground Spaces Caves and underground bases present unique lighting challenges. Glow lichen and torches…Prepare Your World Before Installing the ModImportant Setup Steps Just Like Rays Mod changes how your world stores light data. Existing worlds can be converted,…Troubleshoot Light Not Updating After Building ChangesWhy Light Doesn't Update Immediately Just Like Rays Mod stores light data in your world save file. When you add,…

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to optimize my world after installing the mod?
Yes. After adding Just Like Rays Mod to your world, go to Edit World > Optimize World > Erase Cached Data to refresh all light calculations. Without this step, old lighting data will remain and you won't see the realistic ray-based shadows.
Why is my torchlight still square after installing?
You likely haven't optimized your world yet. The mod requires you to erase cached lighting data for the changes to take effect—simply loading the world isn't enough.
Does this mod work with shaders?
Yes, the mod works independently of shaders. Since it changes how light actually spreads in your world files, you'll see realistic shadows even without a shader pack, though you can use both together.
What happens to light when I place or remove blocks?
Light recalculates to account for the new block placement or removal, casting shadows accordingly. If light doesn't update immediately after building, try re-entering the chunk or using Optimize World again.

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