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How to install "Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks"

Reintroduces vanilla-like smooth lighting to non-full blocks (e.g. dirt paths and how they have dark shading when directly next to a full block) when using Sodium.

Author

Rynnavinx

Downloads

15.4M

Last Updated

Apr 1, 2026

License

LGPL-3.0-only

Mod Loaders

Fabric NeoForge Quilt

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1
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Quick Install ID

#sodium-shadowy-path-blocks

Install Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks in GDLauncher

Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks runs on Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #sodium-shadowy-path-blocks, find Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #sodium-shadowy-path-blocks, find Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Quilt

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Quilt loader and a Minecraft version that Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #sodium-shadowy-path-blocks, find Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks supports multiple loaders (Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks free?

Yes. Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks support?

Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks require Forge or Fabric?

Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks supports Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #sodium-shadowy-path-blocks. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks?

Sodium Shadowy Path Blocks is made by Rynnavinx. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/sodium-shadowy-path-blocks).

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