
SimpleDeathBans
A survival/SMP Fabric mod featuring a progressive banning system with Soul Links, Mercy Cooldowns, and Resurrection Rituals.
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About this Mod
Simple Death Bans
A survival/SMP Fabric mod featuring a progressive banning system with Soul Links, Mercy Cooldowns, and Resurrection Rituals.
Features
Progressive Ban System
- Death = temporary server ban with increasing duration
- Ban time scales with tier: base × tier × multiplier
- Configurable max tier (default: unlimited)
Soul Link (Partner System)
- Optional - Disabled by default
- Pair with another player as "Soul Partners"
- Damage Sharing: Partner takes shared damage (configurable %)
- Death Pact: Lethal damage kills both instantly
- Totem Protection: Configurable totem save behavior
Soul Link Totem Recipe:
[Amethyst Shard] [Eye of Ender] [Amethyst Shard]
[ Eye of Ender ] [Totem of Undying] [ Eye of Ender ]
[Amethyst Shard] [Eye of Ender] [Amethyst Shard]

Void Crystal Totem (Sever Link):
[End Crystal] [ Empty ] [End Crystal]
[ Empty ] [Soul Link Totem] [ Empty ]
[End Crystal] [ Empty ] [End Crystal]

Warning: Severing increases your ban tier!
Shared Health (Server-Wide)
- Optional - Disabled by default
- ALL players share damage and death
- One totem can save everyone (configurable)
Mercy Cooldown
- Reduces ban tier over time for active players
- 24 hours of active playtime = -1 tier
- Prevents AFK farming with activity checks
Nemesis Multiplier
- PvP deaths: 50% ban time (less punishing)
- PvE deaths: 100% ban time
Altar of Resurrection
The ultimate endgame feature to unban a banned player.
Resurrection Totem Recipe:
[Totem of Undying] [Nether Star] [Totem of Undying]
[ Nether Star ] [Heavy Core] [ Nether Star ]
[Totem of Undying] [Nether Star] [Totem of Undying]

Requirements:
- Fully powered Netherite Beacon (164 Netherite Blocks!)
- ALL online players must participate
- Sneak + Right-click beacon to commit
Ghost Echo
- Lightning strikes at death location
- Custom death message: "[Player] has been lost to the void for [X] minutes"
Single-Player Mode
- Death freezes you with countdown overlay instead of kicking
- Damage immunity while frozen
- Auto-respawn when timer expires
Commands
All commands require OP Level 4. Alias: /sdb
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/sdb reload |
Reload configuration |
/sdb settier <player> <tier> |
Set player's ban tier |
/sdb gettier <player> |
Get player's ban tier |
/sdb unban <player> |
Remove active ban |
/sdb clearbans |
Clear all bans |
/sdb listbans |
List banned players |
/sdb soullink set <p1> <p2> |
Link two players |
/sdb soullink clear <player> |
Remove soul link |
/sdb soullink status <player> |
Check soul link |
Dependencies
Required:
- Fabric Loader ≥0.18.2
- Fabric API
Optional (Recommended):
- Cloth Config - Enhanced config screen
- ModMenu - Easy config access
Version Compatibility
| Minecraft | Fabric API | Cloth Config | ModMenu |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.21.11 | ≥0.139.5 | ≥21.11.150 | ≥17.0.0 |
| 1.21.10 | ≥0.138.3 | ≥20.0.149 | ≥16.0.0 |
| 1.21.9 | ≥0.134.0 | ≥20.0.149 | ≥16.0.0 |
Author's Note
Made this for myself really to play in my persistent SMP world with the boys. Thought other people would maybe enjoy it. Hope you like it :D Also, I made it on 1.21.11 mainly, I did test the 1.21.10/9, but not as thuroughly as I did for 1.21.11. If you find any game breaking bugs please submit them through github so I can fix, thanks!
Author: Partacus-SPQR
Source: GitHub
Available Versions
How to Install SimpleDeathBans 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 (26.1.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "SimpleDeathBans". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.11 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
SimpleDeathBans 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 (26.1.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is SimpleDeathBans compatible with fabric?
SimpleDeathBans officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.11. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with SimpleDeathBans – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if SimpleDeathBans 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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