ModernDifficultyLocker

ModernDifficultyLocker

A UI backport mod to backport the Difficluty Lock button.

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Screenshots

World Settings screen
With CreateWorldUI

About this Mod

ModernDifficultyLocker

A lightweight mod that backports the difficulty lock feature from Minecraft 1.8+ to Minecraft 1.7.10, including the lock button and the confirmation screen.
It is designed to behave as closely as possible to the modern vanilla implementation while remaining fully compatible with classic 1.7.10 modpacks.

🌟 Details

ModernDifficultyLocker introduces the familiar difficulty lock toggle to the Options screen in 1.7.10.
Once a world is locked, the difficulty can no longer be changed through the in‑game menu, mirroring the behavior of newer Minecraft versions.

The mod stores the lock state per‑world inside the save folder, so each world can have its own difficulty and lock configuration.
This feature is especially useful for players or modpack authors who want consistent gameplay difficulty across a world’s lifetime.

Integration with CreateWorldUI

If CreateWorldUI is installed, this mod seamlessly integrates with it:

  • The vanilla difficulty button is replaced with a World Settings… button
  • Difficulty and gamerules can be configured together in a unified interface
  • The experience matches the modern world‑creation flow introduced in later Minecraft versions

See the gallery for screenshots and UI previews.

🙌 Credits

The UI and behavior are inspired by the vanilla difficulty lock system introduced in Minecraft 1.8+.

Available Versions

1.0.3release
MC 1.7.10forge
May 17, 2026
1.0.2release
MC 1.7.10forge
May 6, 2026
1.0.0release
MC 1.7.10forge
April 26, 2026
0.2.2release
MC 1.7.10forge
April 24, 2026

How to Install ModernDifficultyLocker on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.7.10).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "ModernDifficultyLocker". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.7.10

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

ModernDifficultyLocker 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 (1.7.10). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is ModernDifficultyLocker compatible with forge?

ModernDifficultyLocker officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.7.10. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with ModernDifficultyLocker – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ModernDifficultyLocker 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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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.7.10