Hardcore+
Hardcore+(aka H+) improves vanilla difficulty. Adds new mobs and updates the behavior of existing ones. Improves bosses Also block a LAN preset in hardcore and provide legacy, as Notch willed, TRUE hardcore death.
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About this Mod
Features⭐:
Most content can be customized using config.
The enhancement for hardcore mode cannot be disabled. So, this mod can be considered a guarantee that survival in the hardcore world was passed honestly.
Hardcore improve (Only in Hardcore mode):
- LAN preset cannot be edit. GameMode = Survival, Cheats = off.
- Death screen now contains only specatate and delete buttons
New Mobs 🧟:
- Putrid(Jungle zombie)
- Martyr(Frosted zombie)
- Polygonum(Jungle skeleton)
- Bony Sandstone(Desert skeleton)
Mob AI improvements 🧠:
- Pillagers retreat from target on reload
- Zombies attack and heal from animals
- Skeleton use poisonous and harming arrows after 5 default shoots
- Spiders/Cave spiders get a baby variant
- Spiders/Cave spiders spawns babies
Depths:
The number in the config called `Depth start Y` means the Y coordinate from which the mobs will get the boost.
Boost
- All monsters(Except values of `end/nether_mobs` tags) get armor and follow range boost(+1 point, +15 blocks) - Skeletons get armor boost(+1 points, +2 points if hold sword) - Zombies get health boost(+2,5 hearts) - Arthropods get damage boost(+1 heart)Player
Available in 1.1.0Common Boost:
- Piglin health +2,5 hearts, Drowned follow range +5 blocks
- Blaze armor +1 and health + 2,5
Available translations🌐:
- ru_ru(Mr.Toad)
- en_us(Mr.Toad)
Want to add localization? Welcome to github-pulll requests
Available Versions
How to Install Hardcore+ on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.3).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Hardcore+". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Hardcore+ 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 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.3). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Hardcore+ compatible with forge and neoforge?
Hardcore+ officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Hardcore+ – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Hardcore+ 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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