X-Hearts

Start on one heart, gain a heart every time you die. A new fun way to play Minecraft! Inspired by X-Life.

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About this Mod

X-Hearts

Start on one heart, gain a heart every time you die. If you die at 10 hearts you are permanently dead.

Use /scoreboard players set @s deaths 0 to reset back to 1 heart

Inspired by the X-Life series

Start with only 1 heart

FAQ

Does this work on a server?

Yes. Go into your servers folders and go to world -> datapacks and put the datapack there. This datapack works multiplayer so play with however many people you would like!

Is there anyway to change the max amount of hearts?

Here are all the settings you can change:

/function xlife:settings/toggle_hardcore for toggling whether to go into spectator after running out of hearts or not. By default it is on hardcore mode
/function xlife:settings/max_hearts/increase to increase the max amount of hearts. Default is 10
/function xlife:settings/max_hearts/decrease to decrease the max amount of hearts

Support us!

Join my Minecraft server Zonerush.minekeep.gg for a unique PvP gamemode!

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Milestones

100 downloads - Dec. 8th | 2025
300 downloads - Jan. 13th | 2026
1,000 downloads - ???

Available Versions

2.0 - Modrelease

MC 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

March 30, 2026

2.0 - Datapackrelease

MC 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2datapack

March 30, 2026

1.0 - Modrelease

MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

December 7, 2025

1.3 - Datapackrelease

MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10datapack

December 6, 2025

1.2 - Legacy Datapackrelease

MC 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8datapack

December 6, 2025

How to Install X-Hearts 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 "X-Hearts". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

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Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+10 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

X-Hearts 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 X-Hearts compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?

X-Hearts 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 X-Hearts – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if X-Hearts 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.