
Better Respawn
This mod adds a mechanic that lets you respawn near your death location.
About this Mod
This server side mod adds a mechanic that lets you respawn near your death location.
Features
- The minimum and maximum distance from your death location is configurable.
- You will still respawn at your bed if you return from the end or if you die in another dimension.
- You will also respawn at your bed/respawn anchor if you are within a certain distance of it (Configurable).
Functionality

Available Versions
How to Install Better Respawn on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Respawn". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+22 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Respawn 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better Respawn compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Better Respawn officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. 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 Better Respawn – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Respawn 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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