
Manhunt
A Minecraft manhunt tracker that tracks multiple players in both the nether and the overworld.
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About this Mod
This datapack implements a simple manhunt game. It is compatible with realms due to the fact that it is a datapack. But it is also available bundled as a mod.
Installation
If you get a message saying the pack is not supported in lower versions I have marked it as working in, ignore this as it will still work
Datapack installation:
- Locate the datapack folder for the specific world
- Drag the Manhunt.zip file into the datapack folder
- Enable the datapack with /datapack enable "file/Manhunt.zip"
Mod installation:
- Follow the instructions on how to install your prefered modloader (be it Forge, Fabric, NeoForge or Quilt)
- Drag the downloaded .jar file into (on windows) %appdata%.minecraft\mods
- Launch the world and start playing
Playing
Hunters are added with:
/team join hunters player_name
And runners with:
/team join runners player_name
The game is started with:
/function manhunt:start_game
You can pause the game if you want to leave without having to restart and clear your inventory with:
/function manhunt:pause_game
And then resume the game with:
/function manhunt:resume_game
Configuration
The start delay can be changed from the default of 45 to whatever you like with:
/scoreboard players set Temp manhunt_lead 60
The minumum tracking distance (within this distance from the runners the compass goes crazy)
Can be removed (done by default) with:
/scoreboard players reset Temp manhunt_min_dst
And set to your desired distance with:
If you want a distance of 20 you will use the value 20 * 20 = 400
/scoreboard players set Temp manhunt_min_dst 400
The scoreboard can be removed with:
/scoreboard objectives setdisplay sidebar
Please report any problems on github or on my discord server.
Available Versions
How to Install Manhunt 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Manhunt". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+92 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Manhunt 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Manhunt compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Manhunt officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. 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 Manhunt – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Manhunt 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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