Lava Step
A challenging mod where blocks beneath your feet turn into lava if you stand still for too long.
About this Mod
🔥 Don't Stop Moving!
Lava Step adds a thrilling survival challenge to your world. If you hesitate for even a few seconds, the ground beneath your feet will vanish, replaced by scorching lava.
Whether you are exploring deep caves or building your base, you must stay on the move to survive. Standing still is no longer an option!
🛠 Key Features:
- The Molten Timer: After standing on a block for a set amount of time, it transforms into lava.
- Visual Warning: Watch for smoke particles rising from your feet—that’s your cue to run!
- Water Evaporation: Trying to hide in a puddle? Water blocks around you will evaporate into steam before the heat turns the floor into lava.
- Highly Customizable: Use in-game commands to adjust the difficulty to your liking.
💻 Commands:
/lavadelay <seconds>
— Set how long you can stand on a block before it turns into lava (Default: 3 seconds). Requires operator permissions.
Available Versions
How to Install Lava Step on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Lava Step". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Lava Step server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Lava Step compatible with fabric?
Lava Step officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Lava Step – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Lava Step 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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