Deathlink
Deathlink is a lightweight Minecraft datapack that links all players’ lives together. If any player dies, everyone dies instantly. Perfect for chaotic co-op worlds, challenge runs, and content creators who want high-stakes gameplay.
About this Mod
Deathlink is a gameplay datapack that adds a shared-life mechanic to Minecraft. When any player dies for any reason, including combat, fall damage, or environmental hazards, all players in the world are immediately killed as well. This creates a high-stakes multiplayer experience where survival depends on teamwork, communication, and careful decision-making.
The datapack works by monitoring each player’s death count using Minecraft’s built-in scoreboard system. When a player’s death count increases, Deathlink triggers a global event that kills every other player. This behavior runs automatically in the background and does not require configuration after installation.
What this datapack adds
- A global shared-life rule that links all player deaths together
- Automatic detection of player deaths using Minecraft’s scoreboard system
- A cooperative survival mechanic that increases tension and difficulty
Features
- Plug-and-play installation with no setup required
- Lightweight implementation with no noticeable performance impact
- Designed for multiplayer survival, LAN worlds, SMP events, and challenge runs
- Includes commands to enable or disable Deathlink when needed
- Suitable for content creators and group challenge gameplay
Usage
/function deathlink:enableenables the shared-life mechanic/function deathlink:disabledisables the shared-life mechanic
Version support
- Built for Minecraft 1.21.x
- Tested on Minecraft 1.21.10 and 1.21.4
Available Versions
How to Install Deathlink on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Deathlink". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+9 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Deathlink server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Deathlink compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Deathlink officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. 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 Deathlink – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Deathlink 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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