HardcoreDeath turns every player death into a memorable, configurable event for NeoForge servers.

Instead of an instant respawn, players enter a cinematic death sequence and choose whether to respawn or spectate for a configured amount of time. The mod gives server owners control over the consequences of death while preserving a clear, polished player experience.

Features

Cinematic death sequence with a custom respawn/spectate screen
Optional inventory and XP clearing
Optional cancelled item drops
Configurable death announcements
Death markers showing the player’s head, name, death location, time, and death count
Optional rollback or removal of player-placed blocks after death
Configurable marker lifetime and rollback limits
Built-in web dashboard for settings, player activity, death history, and rollback information
Token-protected web dashboard access
Server-side configuration stored in config/hardcoredeath.json

Installation

HardcoreDeath must be installed on both the server and every client.

Install NeoForge for Minecraft 1.21.1.
Place the HardcoreDeath JAR in the mods folder on the server and all clients.
Start the server once to generate config/hardcoredeath.json.
Adjust the configuration as needed, then use /hardcoredeath reload or restart the server.

Commands

/hardcoredeath reload — Reloads HardcoreDeath’s configuration and restarts its web interface.
/hardcoredeath status — Shows the current mod status.
/hardcoredeath webtoken — Shows the token for the web dashboard.

Hardcore Death