Waylight Mod FAQ

The lantern activates automatically when you enter a dark area, or you can press the keybind (default is a configurable key) to toggle it manually. If it's not turning on in dark caves, check your Auto-light Threshold setting in the configuration menu.

Yes, the lantern hangs on your body independently of what you're holding, so you can fight mobs or mine blocks without the lantern interfering. You only need to manage your actual inventory items—the lantern doesn't take up any space.

The mod automatically extinguishes the lantern when you enter water to prevent it from looking unnatural underwater. The light will turn back on once you exit the water and return to dark areas.

Yes, the lantern works in all dimensions, though the Nether's natural light may prevent auto-light from triggering depending on your threshold setting. You can always toggle it on manually if needed.

Both provide the same lighting function, but the soul lantern emits a blue glow instead of orange, giving you an aesthetic choice to match your playstyle or build theme.

Yes, you can access the configuration settings while in-game and switch between right hip, left hip, or left hand positions instantly without restarting.

The lantern provides visual light that follows you, but whether it affects mob spawning mechanics depends on how the mod interacts with your specific Minecraft version's lighting system.

Disabling this option means the lantern won't emit light when you're looking through your character's eyes (first-person view), though it will still be visible and light up the world around you in third-person.

Check your Auto-light Threshold setting—if it's set too high, the cave might not be dark enough to trigger it. Lower the threshold value to make the lantern activate in less dark conditions.

Yes, the mod includes swinging physics that make the lantern move naturally with your character's movement, adding immersion as you sprint through caves or traverse terrain.