Dynamic light offhand torch addon for Minecraft Bedrock

Created by Someone09696

Dynamic Lights || OFF-HAND Torch is a behavior pack addon for Minecraft Bedrock Edition that lets you hold light sources in your offhand slot and have them actually light up the area around you in real-time. Created by Someone09696, this addon solves a long-standing annoyance: holding a torch in your left hand finally does what it looks like it should.

If you've ever grabbed a torch to navigate a dark cave but wished it cast light like it does in your main hand, this addon is exactly what you need. It works on multiplayer realms and servers too, meaning every player holding a light source gets their own independent lighting effect.

How dynamic lighting changes your nighttime gameplay

Vanilla Minecraft Bedrock treats offhand items as invisible decoration. Hold a torch in your left hand and it sits there looking nice, but contributes zero light to your surroundings. This addon flips that entirely. The moment you drag a torch into your offhand slot, it starts emitting light at the same level it would in your main hand.

The practical upside is immediate. You can hold a sword or pickaxe in your main hand while your offhand torch lights the way. This is a genuine quality-of-life improvement for mining, exploring, or combat in dark biomes. No more switching between tools and light sources. Your offhand lantern just works.

The lighting is dynamic, meaning it updates in real-time as you move. The light blocks are placed intelligently too. They won't destroy water, tall grass, doors, or other blocks in their path. The addon figures out which blocks to light and which to skip, keeping your environment intact.

14 light-emitting items with varying light levels

This addon isn't limited to torches. It supports a full range of light sources across 14 different items, each with its own light level strength.

• Torches and soul torches (light level 14 and 11)
• Lanterns and soul lanterns (light level 15 and 10)
• Campfires and soul campfires (light levels 15 and 8)
• Glowstone, sea lanterns, and shroomlights (levels 15, 15, and 12)
• Beacons, end rods, and glow berries (levels 15, 14, and 14)
• Redstone torches, magma blocks, and amethyst clusters (levels 7, 13, and 5)

Each item casts light at the same brightness it would if placed in the world. A lantern in your offhand glows brighter than a torch. A soul lantern is noticeably dimmer. This variety means you can pick the right tool for the job. Deep caves? Bring a lantern. Quick mining run? A regular torch works fine.

Offhand placement without inventory gymnastics

Getting a torch into your offhand slot is straightforward. Open your inventory and drag any supported light-emitting item directly into your offhand slot, just like you would in Java Edition. Close the inventory and the item lights up immediately.

For unsupported items (though most light sources are included), you can right-click them in the air and they'll move to your offhand. This keeps the addon flexible if you're using custom items or less common light blocks.

Performance and multiplayer reliability

This addon uses Bedrock's scripting system without requiring a resource pack, which means it runs lean. You won't see frame rate tanking when multiple players are holding light sources. Each player's lighting is calculated independently, so realms with a full group of torch-carrying explorers still perform well.

The code is non-obfuscated, so if you're curious how it works or want to tweak it for your server, you can read through the implementation. The addon plays nice with other packs too, since it only modifies how offhand items behave.

How to install the dynamic light addon

Download the .mcpack file for this addon. On Windows, double-click it and Minecraft will launch and import it automatically. On mobile devices, tap the file and select "Open with Minecraft." Once imported, create a new world or edit an existing one, go to Behavior Packs, and activate the pack. The next time you load that world, offhand light sources will work.

Make sure you're running the latest version of Minecraft Bedrock Edition for compatibility. The addon works on all platforms that support Bedrock (Windows 10+, console, mobile).

FAQ about holding torches in your offhand

How do I put a torch in my offhand in Minecraft Bedrock?

Open your inventory and drag the torch directly into the offhand slot on the right side of your character. With this addon installed, it will emit light immediately once you close the inventory.

Does the torch light actually work on multiplayer servers?

Yes. Each player on the server or realm gets their own dynamic lighting when holding a light source. The addon calculates lighting independently per player, so it works smoothly in multiplayer.

What's the best MCPE addon for offhand lighting in 2026?

This addon is purpose-built for exactly that. If you want offhand torches to work properly on Bedrock, this is the straightforward solution. Other addons might add features, but none specifically tackle dynamic offhand lighting the way this one does.

Can I use this addon with other behavior packs?

Yes, as long as the other packs don't modify how items work in the offhand slot. The addon is designed to stack with most other quality-of-life packs without conflicts.

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