
KnockedBack
A PVP focused mod that overhauls dying.
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
How to Install KnockedBack on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
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
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended 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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