
Another Hardcore Mod
This Forge mod introduces a heart-based life system for hardcore servers. Players have limited hearts, lose one on death, and are hardcore-banned at 0 hearts. PvP kills steal a heart, making every fight high-risk and meaningful. Perfect for ha
About this Mod

Turn your Forge server into a true hardcore experience without forcing one-life-only gameplay.
This mod introduces a heart-based life system:
every player has a limited number of hearts. If you lose all of them, you’re permanently removed from the world via a custom hardcore ban system until an admin decides otherwise.
Perfect for hardcore SMPs, PvP survival servers, and high-stakes factions-style gameplay where every fight matters.
Heart-Based Lives:
- Every player has a set amount of hearts representing their “lives”.
- Each death reduces your remaining hearts.
- When a player reaches 0 hearts, they are hardcore-banned automatically.
Killer Steals a Heart:
- If a player kills another player, the killer steals 1 heart.
- This creates a dynamic system where strong players grow stronger — and risky fights can end careers.
Custom Hardcore Ban System:
- Players who hit 0 hearts are banned through the mod’s own system (separate from vanilla’s typical hardcore mechanics).
- The ban is designed specifically for this mod’s progression and admin tools.
Admin Commands:
Restore a Banned Player
Unban and revive a player with 1 heart:
/unbanhardcore <player>
View All Hardcore Bans
List everyone currently banned by the mod:
/listhardcorebans
Recommended Use Cases:
- Hardcore SMP with “limited lives” rules
- PvP survival servers with real progression rewards
- Content-creator challenge servers
- Event worlds where death has long-term impact
The following items are currently in development:
- Donate hearts to a player
- Revive a Player
- PVP flags with matching functions
Available Versions
How to Install Another Hardcore Mod on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Another Hardcore Mod". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Another Hardcore Mod server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Another Hardcore Mod compatible with forge?
Another Hardcore Mod officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Another Hardcore Mod – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Another Hardcore Mod 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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