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\n

\"Swinging<\/p>\n

![swinging lanterns logo](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/j8BgFk4.png)<\/p>\n

\nSwinging Lanterns adds subtle movement to Minecraft lanterns and attached chains<\/b>,
\nmaking builds feel more dynamic and alive.<\/p>\n

Client-side only<\/b> \u2013 works also on vanilla servers!\n<\/p>\n

\nModrinth
\n \u2022 
\nReport bugs \/ Suggestions
\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

## Features<\/p>\n

– **Smooth lantern swinging**
\n– **Weather-aware movement**
\n Rain and thunder increase the intensity for a more immersive animation
\n– **Moving chains (optional)**
\n Chain with attached lantern movement can be toggled in config
\n– **Lightweight & performance-friendly**
\n Built to keep overhead minimal
\n– **Visual-only enhancement**
\n Designed to improve ambience without changing gameplay in a client side mod! (works with vanilla servers)
\n– **Support Resource packs**
\n– **Configurable in-game (Mod Menu) or via json**
\n– **No shaders needed**
\n– **Compatible with third party lanterns**
\n Enjoy watching your builds with your modded lanterns swinging!<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

\n\"Lanterns
\n
\nLanterns gently sway, adding life and movement to your builds.<\/sub>\n<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

\n\"Weather-aware
\n
\nThunderstorms hit different \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f<\/sub>\n<\/div>\n\n

## Configuration<\/p>\n

You can tweak the mod to match your build style:<\/p>\n

– Enable\/disable **chain movement**
\n– Adjust **swing movement** and **responsiveness**
\n– Tune **weather multipliers** (rain \/ thunder)
\n– Adjust indoor movement (or disable it)<\/p>\n\n

## Compatibility<\/p>\n

– Works alongside most client-side performance mods
\n– Shaders<\/p>\n\n

\nIf you enjoy the mod, consider leaving a follow\/favorite \u2764\ufe0f<\/b><\/p>\n

You may use this mod in any modpack without needing to ask for permission.\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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