Weskerson’s Torches (1.20.1 → 1.21.8)

If you’ve ever felt that vanilla torches look a bit flat and lifeless, the Weskerson’s Torches Resource Pack is a lightweight upgrade that makes a surprisingly big difference. This pack overhauls the default torch textures, adds an animated flame, and gives them a subtle glow that looks fantastic in caves, bases, or any dark environment.

My Experience With Weskerson’s Torches

When I first loaded up this pack, I expected nothing more than a slightly nicer texture. But the real magic shows up the moment you hold a torch in your hand. With dynamic lighting enabled (OptiFine or Iris + shaders), the torch gives off a lively, animated flame effect that feels far more immersive than the static vanilla look.

I usually run torches in my off-hand while mining with a pickaxe, and the difference was immediate the flickering light followed me around the cave like a real torch would. It almost felt like carrying a lantern.

Placing torches on the ground looks better too. The texture changes are subtle but polished, making them fit seamlessly into a survival world without looking out of place. It’s not a dramatic overhaul but that’s the charm. It’s still Minecraft, just with a touch more realism.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Animated fire effect when holding a torch
• Subtle glow that pairs well with dynamic lighting and shaders
• Lightweight and keeps the vanilla style intact
• Works great for immersive mining and cave exploration

Cons

• Best experienced with dynamic lighting mods (without them, the upgrade feels less noticeable)
• Limited to torches only so don’t expect a full lighting rework

Installation Guide

1. Download the Weskerson’s Torches resource pack (pick the version that matches your Minecraft build).
2. Launch Minecraft and go to Options > Resource Packs.
3. Click “Open Resource Pack Folder”.
4. Move the .zip file into this folder.
5. Back in the game, select the pack from the list and click Done.
6. For the best experience, enable dynamic lighting (OptiFine or Iris recommended).

FAQs

Does this require Fabric or Forge?
No. It’s a resource pack, not a mod. Just drop it into your resourcepacks folder.

Does it work with shaders?
Yes, and that’s where it shines. The glow and flame effect pair beautifully with shaders like Sildur’s or Complementary.

Will it hurt performance?
Not at all it’s lightweight. The only impact comes if you’re running shaders.

Weskerson’s Torches doesn’t try to reinvent Minecraft it simply breathes life into one of the most common items in the game. If you enjoy caving, survival mining, or just want your torches to feel more immersive, this pack is an easy recommendation.

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