
Incremental Hardcore
A new take on the hardcore gamemode.
About this Mod
This is a new gamemode, in which, every time you die, you lose a heart. Once you run out of max hearts you truly die just like in vanilla hardcore.
Disclaimer
DO NOT use Minecraft's hardcore game mode, as it interferes with the pack.
Useful Info
- You can access the settings menu using
/function inh:settings - You can uninstall the pack using
/function inh:uninstall - You can change the items used to revive and heal players by going to
data\incrementalhardcore\tags\item\healing_item.jsonanddata\incrementalhardcore\tags\item\revive_item.jsonrespectivley. (This only applies to the datapack version)
Please note, if you're using the datapack version. In order to install the pack you need to put it in your worlds folder, this can be done by taking it from your profile/datapacks folder, to the saves/(your world here)/datapacks folder
Gameplay
Every single time you die, no matter what. You lose a maximum heart. You start off with 10, just like in vanilla. All the way down to 0
Once you hit 0 max hearts you get sent to spectator mode, in which you are stuck like that until you are revived (Disabled by default)
In order to get back max hearts, you need to rename a netherite scrap to the player's name and throw it onto a lodestone.
If enabled, you can revive friends by doing the same thing with totems of undying
Settings
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| AllowHealing | Whether or not you can regain max health using netherite ingots | true |
| AllowRevives | Whether or not you can revive players using a totem of undying | false |
| TotemEffect | Whether or not you get the totem of undying potion effects on revival | false |
| ReviveHealth | The number of half-hearts a revived player will spawn with | 2 |
How update packs when incompatible
Version 2 to Version 3+
This is caused by the namespace changes of version 3. In order to fix this. You need to migrate the users data. To migrate your user's data you need to make sure they are on the server. Then run the command/execute as @a run scoreboard players operation @s INH.MaxHealth = @s MaxHealth
If it is ran again, it will transfer the data of all players, including ones who have already had their data transferred, possibly rolling back their data. To transfer only one players data, instead run/execute as (player) run scoreboard players operation @s INH.MaxHealth = @s MaxHealth
For any feature requests, please let me know on the projects github!
Available Versions
How to Install Incremental Hardcore 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 (1.21.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Incremental Hardcore". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Incremental Hardcore 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 (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Incremental Hardcore compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Incremental Hardcore officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3. 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 Incremental Hardcore – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Incremental 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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