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# A Light Overlay Mod that’s efficient and powerful.<\/p>\n

![Works with Shaders (Iris)](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/bdf90ffb230c674200a9fba3bc1a811b615b015b.png)
\n![generic-plural](https:\/\/github.com\/lugosieben\/lightoverlay\/blob\/latest\/TRANSLATE.md)<\/p>\n

This mod adds a configurable, fully client-side Light Overlay to the game, showing you where mobs can spawn at night. Very useful for spawn-proofing.<\/p>\n

![Light Overlay Modes Comparison](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/8qVa1XCN\/images\/31ad4bd850cb59d1d9aa1e95e5fb93b46fc99ba8.png)<\/p>\n

## Feature Requests & Bug Reports
\nFeature Requests \/ Bug Reports are always welcome and they typically get implemented in less than 2 days!
\nTo create one, you can simply open an issue and I’ll look at it.<\/p>\n

## Translate Light Overlay to your language!
\nHow to help: Guide<\/p>\n

| Language | Translators \u2665\ufe0f |
\n|———-|————–|
\n|German `de_de`|Kolpixx|
\n|Chinese (Simplified) `zh_cn`|edeipici|
\n|Spanish `es_es`|UnPanMuySaS|<\/p>\n

## Configuration<\/p>\n

Use Mod Menu or `\/lightoverlay config` to enter the config.<\/p>\n

## Usage<\/p>\n

Use the keybind (F9 by default) or `\/lightoverlay` to toggle the Light Overlay.<\/p>\n

\n
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Made by Lugo, with help for Iris compat by lowercasebtw<\/p>\n

If you like Light Overlay, consider giving a **star** on GitHub! \u2b50<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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