KnockedBack

KnockedBack

A PVP focused mod that overhauls dying.

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About this Mod

KnockedBack replaces traditional deaths from most damage types with a “knocked out” state, letting players and mobs deliver the final blow—or even rescue their allies—before true death occurs.

Lethal damage is canceled and the player is left at 1 HP in a helpless, immobile state for 20 seconds. While knocked you can’t move, sprint, jump, break blocks, attack, or interact. After those 20 seconds have passed, the player can move again and continue fighting.

Living players can finish off (“execute”) a knocked target by pressing a key (default B) within range.

Execution takes 3 s.

Hostile or aggressive neutral mobs near a knocked player will automatically “grip” and execute them after 3 s, resetting if the mob is attacked first.

Mobs cannot execute players who are currently being carried. Press V near a knocked teammate to pick them up (they ride you), pausing their recovery timer. Executors (players or mobs) have their own movement/attack locked out during the 3 s delay. Any damage to a carrier drops their passenger and resumes that passenger’s recovery.

Fire, lava, fall, and explosion deaths bypass the knocked state and kill normally.

Animations and other stuff like custom items for reviving will come in future updates.

Available Versions

KnockedBack 1.6.0release
MC 1.20.1forge
May 23, 2026
KnockedBack 1.5.3release
MC 1.20.1forge
February 10, 2026
KnockedBack 1.5.2release
MC 1.20.1forge
January 20, 2026
KnockedBack 1.4.0release
MC 1.20.1forge
January 13, 2026
KnockedBack 1.3.2release
MC 1.20.1forge
January 7, 2026

How to Install KnockedBack 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 (1.20.1).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

KnockedBack 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is KnockedBack compatible with forge?

KnockedBack officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with KnockedBack – how to optimize performance?

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

1.20.1