Dynamic Light Addon is a dynamic lighting addon for Bedrock that makes light-emitting items shine while you hold them, the way Java players get it from OptiFine. CaveCraft built it as a single .mcaddon file, and it runs on Bedrock only, as every add-on does. It also moves torches into your offhand.
Supported versions
- Minecraft 1.18 to 26.50.
What it lights up
Hold a light source and the world around you brightens. Cave exploration feels more natural, and you stop placing torches every few blocks. The list is broad, covering 40 items in all. A sample:
- Torches of every kind, including soul, redstone and copper torches
- Lanterns, soul lanterns and copper lanterns
- Campfire, lava bucket, glowstone, sea lantern and shroomlight
- Beacon, end rod, end crystal and enchanting table
- Nether star, blaze rod, glow berries and glow ink sac
Offhand torch modes
In automatic mode, a torch held in your first hand moves to your second hand on its own. In manual mode, you run `/function handtorch` to move it, and a torch must be in your inventory. Only torches and lanterns can be moved to the offhand. The page labels the add-on as friendly to achievements.
Installation
- 1.Open DynamicLightAddon.mcaddon with Bedrock so it imports (double-click on Windows, open with Minecraft on phones and tablets).
- 2.Create a world or edit an existing one, then switch the add-on on in the world's settings, under Behavior Packs or Resource Packs.
- 3.Hold a torch and check that it lights the area around you.
New to packs? Our guide to installing add-ons on Bedrock covers each step in more detail.
Questions about Dynamic Light Addon + Offhand Torch.
4 questions
How do I install Dynamic Light Addon on Bedrock?
Open DynamicLightAddon.mcaddon with Bedrock and it imports on its own. Then open your world's settings and switch the add-on on under Behavior Packs or Resource Packs. On Windows you can double-click the file, and on phones and tablets you open it with Minecraft.
Which items give off light with this add-on?
Forty items, including every torch and lantern, campfire, lava bucket, glowstone, sea lantern, beacon, end rod, enchanting table, nether star and glow berries. If an item is not on the creator's list, it will not light the area when held.
How do I put a torch in my offhand?
In automatic mode, a torch held in your first hand moves to the second hand itself. In manual mode, run /function handtorch while a torch is in your inventory. Only torches and lanterns can be moved to the offhand.
Which Bedrock releases does Dynamic Light Addon support?
The add-on covers Bedrock 1.18 to 26.50 in a single file, DynamicLightAddon.mcaddon, last updated in September 2026. It is Bedrock only, because Java Edition cannot load add-ons.
