Death XP Penalty
Assesses an 50% XP level penalty for dying while the keepInventory gamerule is set to true.
About this Mod
Death XP Penalty
If /gamerule keepInventory is true, this mod adds an incentive for avoiding death by removing 50% of a player's experience levels upon dying.
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Available Versions
How to Install Death XP Penalty 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Death XP Penalty". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.20
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Death XP Penalty 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Death XP Penalty compatible with fabric?
Death XP Penalty officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Death XP Penalty – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Death XP Penalty 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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