Death Knell

Death Knell

Spice up the game with new player death messages.

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About this Mod

This mod aims to spice up dying in Minecraft by adding a variety of new death messages to the game. Some messages are displayed when specific events and circumstances happen while others are variations on existing death messages. There are now over 35 death messages introduced by this mod!

This mod supports both Forge and Fabric! Make sure to grab the file for your preferred loader.

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Death Messages

The following list contains all death messages added by the mod. It is highly discouraged to read this list as spoiling all of the death messages can take the fun out of them.

  • <victim> slipped in water - Fixes a rare death message from Vanilla.
  • <killer> forced <victim> to eat too many cookies - Die to something using a cookie as a weapon.
  • <killer> gave <victim> a lecture in death - Die to something using a book as a weapon.
  • <killer> chopped <victim> to pieces - Die to something using an axe as a weapon.
  • <victim> was thwarted by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was bonked by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was defeated by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was butchered by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was assassinated by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was eliminated by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim>'s life was extinguished by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was terminated by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was done in by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was executed by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <killer> put a stop to <victim> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was stifled by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was slaughtered by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was exterminated by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was vanquished by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was bested by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was trounced by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> went down with the ship - Not yet implements :(
  • <victim> was incinerated by <killer> - Killed by a blaze.
  • <victim> was reduced to ash by <killer> - Killed by a blaze.
  • <victim> was cooked alive by <killer> - Killed by a blaze.
  • <victim> succame to <killer> venom - Killed by a Cave Spider.
  • <victim> became <killer> food - Killed by a slime.
  • <victim> was dissolved by <killer> - Killed by a slime.
  • <victim> did not respect <killer>'s habitat - Killed by a Polar Bear.
  • <victim> disturbed <killer>'s den - Killed by a Polar Bear.
  • <killer> sent <victim> to a watery grave - Killed by a drowned.
  • <victim> was stared down by <killer> - Killed by a Guardian.
  • <victim> didn't bounce - Alternative fall damage message.
  • <victim> was slain by Gravity - Alternative fall damage message.
  • <victim> forgot their parachute - Alternative fall damage message.
  • <victim> couldn't hold their breath - Alternative drowning message.
  • <victim> is sleeping with the fishes - Alternative drowning message.
  • <victim> became fish food - Alternative drowning message.

Available Versions

DeathKnell-fabric-26.2.0.1release
MC 26.2fabric
June 18, 2026
DeathKnell-neoforge-26.2.0.1release
MC 26.2neoforge
June 18, 2026
DeathKnell-fabric-26.1.2.3release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
June 18, 2026
DeathKnell-neoforge-26.1.2.3release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2neoforge
June 18, 2026
DeathKnell-fabric-26.1.2.1release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
April 20, 2026

How to Install Death Knell on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Death Knell". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforgeneoforgequilt

Minecraft Versions

26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+15 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Death Knell server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Death Knell compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?

Death Knell officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Death Knell – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Death Knell consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.

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Details

License
GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 only
Server-side
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Supported Versions

26.226.1.226.1.126.11.21.11.20.41.20.31.20.21.20.11.20+8 more