Better Lanterns

Better Lanterns

Improves lanterns and chains models with an enhanced 3D look for a more immersive experience.

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Created Apr 9, 2026
by Nico4play

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Better Lanterns v1.3

Improves lanterns and chains models with an enhanced 3D look for a more immersive experience.

Now Compatible with the new Copper Lanterns and Chains!

📝Features

This Resource Pack changes Lanterns and Chains by giving them a 3D model and a refreshing look. Moreover, it changes the way the Lanterns are held in third person, to be nicer and a bit more realistic.

<img alt="How the lanterns looks in game" src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/PGGrfcvL/images/23b2f53e3c5ad65d2f623fb6bc5aa5a3d4ff8f6c.png"> <img alt="3D Copper Lanterns and Chains" src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/PGGrfcvL/images/76ce324094359b660b97d531f1a0af976480807d.png"> <img alt="Player holding a lantern in third person" src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/PGGrfcvL/images/ce02d0246bb34e5ccdd95db1f48662bfe088b5a8.png">

🌟Mod Support (Starting from Version 1.2 and above)

The following mods are supported (Fabric & Forge)

<table><thead><tr><th><b align="center">Mod</b></th><th><b align="center">1.20.x</b></th><th><b align="center">1.21.x</b></th></tr></thead> <tr><td align="left"><a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/arcane-lanterns" target="_blank"><b>Arcane Lanterns</b></a></td><td align="center">✅</td><td align="center">✅</td></tr> <tr><td align="left"><a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/new-thin-air" target="_blank"><b>Thin Air</b></a></td><td align="center">✅</td><td align="center">✅</td></tr></tbody></table>

🔗External links

<a href="https://www.curseforge.com/members/nico4play/projects"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/B6lsNn0.png" width="40" /></a> <a href="https://www.planetminecraft.com/member/nico4play/"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/PTAiKsV.png" width="40" /></a>

Older Versions

<details> <summary>v1.2 and older</summary>

Better Lanterns

Improves lanterns and chains models with an enhanced 3D look for a more immersive experience.

📝Features

This Resource Pack changes Lanterns and Chains by giving them a 3D model and a refreshing look. Moreover, it changes the way the Lanterns are held in third person, to be nicer and a bit more realistic.

<img alt="How the lanterns looks in game" src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/PGGrfcvL/images/23b2f53e3c5ad65d2f623fb6bc5aa5a3d4ff8f6c.png"> <img alt="Player holding a lantern in third person" src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/PGGrfcvL/images/ce02d0246bb34e5ccdd95db1f48662bfe088b5a8.png">

🌟Mod Support (Starting from Version 1.2 and above)

The following mods are supported (Fabric & Forge)

<table><thead><tr><th><b align="center">Mod</b></th><th><b align="center">1.20</b></th><th><b align="center">1.21</b></th></tr></thead> <tr><td align="left"><a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/arcane-lanterns" target="_blank"><b>Arcane Lanterns</b></a></td><td align="center">✅</td><td align="center">✅</td></tr> <tr><td align="left"><a href="https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/new-thin-air" target="_blank"><b>Thin Air</b></a></td><td align="center">✅</td><td align="center">✅</td></tr></tbody></table>

🔗External links

<a href="https://www.curseforge.com/members/nico4play/projects"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/B6lsNn0.png" width="40" /></a> <a href="https://www.planetminecraft.com/member/nico4play/"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/PTAiKsV.png" width="40" /></a>

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Versions

v1.3.1-mc1.21.11Latest
1.21.11minecraftDec 10, 2025

## Version 1.3.1 for Minecraft 1.21.11 ### 🔷General - Updated to 1.21.11

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v1.3.1-mc1.21.9+1.21.10
1.21.9, 1.21.10minecraftOct 13, 2025

## Version 1.3.1 for Minecraft 1.21.9/1.21.10 ### 🧱Changes - **Following** the **bug fix** listed below, the **display** of the **lantern** item (_normal, soul, and all copper variants_) has been **slightly tweaked** when viewed in **third-person** for both the right and left hand. ### 🐛Fixes - Fixed an unintentional change to the third-person display of the lantern item (_normal, soul, and all copper variants_) that occurred when updating the pack for the _Copper Age_ Drop.

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v1.3-mc1.21.9
1.21.9minecraftSep 30, 2025

## Version 1.3 for Minecraft 1.21.9 ### 🔷General - Updated to 1.21.9 ### 🚀 Additions - Made **Copper Lanterns 3D** (_all oxidation and waxed variants_) - Made **Copper Chains 3D** (_all oxidation and waxed variants_) ### 🐛Fixes - Fixed a bug with the lighting of the <code>template_chain</code> model

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Minecraft: 1.21.11

Loaders: minecraft

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minecraft1.21.71.21.81.21.91.21.101.21.11