Better Lights
Better Lights
Dynamic lighting effects for Garry’s Mod
Overview
Better Lights adds configurable dynamic lighting to Garry’s Mod: muzzle flashes, bullet impacts, projectiles, NPCs, items, fires, and explosions — all optimized for performance and multiplayer.
Configuration
Open the spawn menu tab: Better Lights.
Each feature includes options for Enable, Color, Size, Brightness, Decay, and Reset to Defaults.
Highlights
- Weapons — Realistic muzzle flashes and weapon glows (Physgun, Gravity Gun, Tool Gun, Crossbow). Server-synced for multiplayer.
- Projectiles — Dynamic light trails for AR2 orbs, RPGs, grenades, bolts, and more.
- NPCs — Scanners, manhacks, rollermines, and antlions all emit fitting glows.
- Items — Health kits, batteries, and pickups emit subtle colored lights.
- Fire & Explosions — Flickering flames and bright flashes for immersive and more realistic lighting.
Compatibility
- Most effects are client-side for minimal performance impact.
- Server-synced lights (muzzle flashes, impacts) are visible to nearby players.
- Works with popular weapon packs like ARC9.
- May conflict with other lighting mods, but you can disable each module individually.
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