Lifesteal
Kill players, earn hearts. Die, lose hearts.
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About this Mod
Lifesteal is a Minecraft mod inspired by the popular Lifesteal server. This mod allows you to customize the way that hearts work.
Features
- The maximum number of hearts a player can have
- The minimum number of hearts a player can have
- How many hearts a player gains from a kill
- How many hearts a player loses from dying
- If you allow player hearts to regen
- How many hearts a player can regen
- How long it takes to regen a heart
- If you can withdraw hearts
More Info
All listed settings are modifiable using either mod menu or running the commands on the server or with admin permissions.
Configurable Options
- Min/Max hearts
- Hearts lost/gained on death/kill
- Enable/Disable heart regeneration
- Time to regen a heart
- Enable/Disable heart withdrawal
Misc
Use the command /lifesteal help to list all the commands
You can use this however you would like in any packs, and feel free to send any reports or requests for features :)
Available Versions
How to Install Lifesteal 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 (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Lifesteal". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Lifesteal 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Lifesteal compatible with fabric?
Lifesteal officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Lifesteal – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Lifesteal 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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