Additional Lanterns x Bare Bones
Lighting is one of the most underrated parts of any Minecraft build. A well-placed lantern can turn a plain hallway into something atmospheric, and the Additional Lanterns mod gives you dozens of new lantern types to work with. The problem is that vanilla-style textures can clash badly with a minimalist resourcepack. That is exactly where Additional Lanterns x Bare Bones comes in.
This small compatibility resourcepack redraws every lantern added by the Additional Lanterns mod so it matches the flat, clean look of Bare Bones. If you already run Bare Bones and want your modded lighting to blend in seamlessly, this is the missing piece.
What This Compatibility Pack Actually Does
Additional Lanterns x Bare Bones is a texture bridge, not a content mod. It does not add new lanterns, change recipes, or alter light levels. Instead, it replaces the default textures of the Additional Lanterns mod with versions that follow the Bare Bones art direction: muted colors, simple shapes, and no noisy detail.
The result is that a soul lantern, an amethyst lantern, or any of the mod's specialty lights will sit naturally next to Bare Bones stone, wood, and glass. Without this pack, those lanterns stick out like a sore thumb, especially in survival builds where consistency matters.
Key features at a glance
- Redraws all Additional Lanterns textures in the Bare Bones style
- Keeps the original mod's functionality completely intact
- Works in both singleplayer and multiplayer worlds
- Safe to include in modpacks hosted on CurseForge and Modrinth
- Tiny file size with no performance impact
Supported Versions and Loaders
Because this is a resourcepack, it is far more flexible than a traditional mod. It works across Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge setups as long as the matching Additional Lanterns version is installed. You will find builds targeting modern Minecraft releases such as 1.20.x and 1.21.x, with older files available for players who stay on legacy versions.
Always check that your resourcepack version lines up with both your Minecraft version and your Additional Lanterns build. A mismatch usually shows up as missing or purple-black textures rather than a crash, so it is easy to fix once you know what to look for.
Loader compatibility notes
- Fabric: pair with the Fabric build of Additional Lanterns
- Forge: use the Forge release of the base mod
- NeoForge: supported on newer Minecraft versions
- Resourcepack format must match your game version
How to Install Additional Lanterns x Bare Bones
Learning how to install this pack takes about two minutes. Follow these steps:
- Download Additional Lanterns x Bare Bones from its official CurseForge or Modrinth page.
- Place the .zip file into your resourcepacks folder inside the Minecraft directory.
- Install the Additional Lanterns mod and Bare Bones resourcepack first.
- Launch the game and open Options, then Resource Packs.
- Enable Bare Bones, Additional Lanterns x Bare Bones, and the base mod in the correct load order.
- Make sure the compatibility pack sits above the base mod's assets so its textures win.
If you use a launcher that manages your add-ons for you, the process gets even simpler. The foxygame.net launcher, for example, keeps Additional Lanterns x Bare Bones in a browsable catalog and handles version matching automatically, so you spend less time digging through folders and more time building.
Usage Rules You Should Respect
The creator is generous with permissions, but there are limits. You may use the pack in your singleplayer and multiplayer worlds, include it in modpacks on CurseForge or Modrinth, and feature it in videos, including commercial ones, as long as you credit the author and link back to the official page.
What you may not do is redistribute or reupload the pack, whether modified or untouched. You also cannot reuse its textures or code in your own projects, or fork it to another Minecraft version. These rules keep the project alive and credited properly.
Final Thoughts
Additional Lanterns x Bare Bones is a niche pack, but it solves a real problem for a specific audience: players who love the Additional Lanterns mod and refuse to give up the Bare Bones aesthetic. It is lightweight, easy to install, and instantly improves the visual consistency of any build that relies on modded lighting.
If you want your lanterns to look like they belong in your world rather than pasted on top of it, download Additional Lanterns x Bare Bones, drop it into your resourcepacks folder, and enjoy a cleaner, more cohesive Minecraft experience.