Death'sCut
Death’s Cut adds a survival twist to Minecraft: when you die, you lose the loot in 50% of your inventory slots at random - harsher than Vanilla, but lighter than Hardcore.
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About this Mod
⚔️ Death’sCut - Mod
Not quite Hardcore - not quite Vanilla.
Death’sCut changes the way dying feels in Minecraft by making you lose the items in 50% of your inventory slots when you die. It’s random, it’s punishing, and it makes every adventure feel riskier than before.
🌑 Features
- 50% Random Loss on Death - when you die, half of your inventory slots are cleared.
- Unpredictable Survival - no more keeping everything safe, every death cuts deep.
- Balanced Challenge - harsher than Vanilla, but still more forgiving than Hardcore.
🪓 Why Play Death’sCut?
If you want death to matter without the finality of Hardcore, this mod is for you. Every fall into lava, every creeper blast, every mistake comes with weight - making survival more thrilling.
Available Versions
How to Install Death'sCut 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Death'sCut". 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 (+16 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Death'sCut 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Death'sCut compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Death'sCut officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge 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 Death'sCut – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Death'sCut 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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