diff --git a/lib/skybox_merger.lua b/lib/skybox_merger.lua
index 8e84987..8023685 100644
--- a/lib/skybox_merger.lua
+++ b/lib/skybox_merger.lua
@@ -80,12 +80,7 @@ local function set_skybox(playername, sky)
 		shadows = { intensity = sky.light_data.shadow_intensity },
 		saturation = sky.light_data.saturation
 	}
-	if mod_lighting_monoid then
-		lighting_monoid:add_change(player, lighting, "climate_api:merged_lighting")
-		lighting_monoid:del_change(player, "lighting_monoid:base_shadow")
-	elseif player.set_lighting then
-		player:set_lighting(lighting)
-	end
+	lighting_monoid:add_change(player, lighting, "climate_api:merged_lighting")
 end
 
 function skybox.update(playername)
diff --git a/mod.conf b/mod.conf
index a785ff6..3231d08 100644
--- a/mod.conf
+++ b/mod.conf
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 name = climate_api
 title = Climate API
 author = TestificateMods
-optional_depends = player_monoids, playerphysics, pova, lighting_monoid
+depends = lighting_monoid
+optional_depends = player_monoids, playerphysics, pova
 description = """
 A powerful engine for weather presets and visual effects.
 Use the regional climate to set up different effects for different regions.