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Not So Hardcore

by nicochart • Downloads: 0 • Followers: 0
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Want to play a hardcore game with your friends, but get frustrated when any friend dies and can't play anymore?

Not So Hardcore is here to solve this problem. With its lives that regenerate over time, you'll experience the fear of death like in hardcore mode, while still having the option to revive after a while.

How it works

Your (default) maximum number of lives is 3.

Each time you die, you lose a life. But no stress, you can regain one life each 1 hour (by default) !

If a player loses all its lives, it will be switched to Spectator mode (like in vanilla hardcore) while waiting for a life to be regained.

You can see your remaining lives and time to regain one life in the Info Menu (pressing H key, by default).

The maximum number of lives and the regain time of a life are configurable.

For more info, checkout the Not So Hardcore Wiki !

Warning : this mod modifies the normal game mode as well as the vanilla hardcore game mode. Start your world in the mode you want !

Want to use in modpack ? Go for it ! Check the wiki about config files, commands, and shard of reviving item.

Suggestion

If a player loses all its lives, it will be switched to Spectator mode. By default, spectators can noclip through walls.

If you want to prevent this, you can use Anti Spectator Noclip. 

How to Install Not So Hardcore (Mod)

Not So Hardcore by nicochart is verified for Fabric, Forge across Minecraft versions 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3 (latest release: 0.2.3, file size: 59 KB). Follow the steps below to install it safely from ModCraft.tv:

  1. Click the Download button above and select your Minecraft version (1.20.1, 1.21.1, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3) and platform (Fabric, Forge).
  2. Make sure you have the compatible loader or environment installed for Fabric, Forge.
  3. Move the downloaded Not So Hardcore file into your Minecraft .minecraft/mods folder and launch the game.

All Versions

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Name Game version Platforms Published Downloads Actions
1.20.1
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17d ago 1
26.3
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26.2
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4mo ago 1
26.1.2
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5mo ago 1
26.1.2
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26.1
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1.21.1
Fabric
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1.21.11
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1.21.10
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1.21.1
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10mo ago 1
[0.2.3] Not So Hardcore 0.2.3 by nicochart on Oct 19, 2026
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Hello !
  • Not So Hardcore 0.2.3** is now available for **Forge 1.20.1** !
Have fun ! :D
[0.2.3] Not So Hardcore 0.2.3 by nicochart on Sep 23, 2026
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Now available for **Fabric 26.3**
[0.2.2] Not So Hardcore 0.2.2 by nicochart on Jun 25, 2026
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Hello !
  • Not So Hardcore 0.2.2** is now available for **Fabric 26.2**
Have fun ! :D

If you encounter any bug or unexpected behavior, please report it. It helps a lot, thank you !
[0.2.2] Not So Hardcore 0.2.2 by nicochart on Jun 13, 2026
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  • Fixed issue with vanilla hardcore worlds (respawning in spectator even if you have remaining lives)
[0.2.1] Not So Hardcore 0.2.1 by nicochart on Apr 09, 2026
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Hello,
  • Not So Hardcore 0.2.1** is now available for **Fabric 26.1.2** !
Have fun ! :D
[0.2.1] Not So Hardcore 0.2.1 by nicochart on Apr 08, 2026
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Hello !
Not So Hardcore **0.2.1** is now available for **Fabric 26.1**
This version has the same content as 1.21.11 version 0.2.1
Have fun !

Please report any bug on [Discord Issues](https://github.com/nicochart/NotSoHardcore/issues) or on [Discord](https://discord.gg/JQK24qaKpS).
[0.2.1] Not So Hardcore 0.2.1 by nicochart on Apr 04, 2026
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Hello !
The latest **0.2.1** version is now available for **Fabric 1.21.1**.

Changelog : backported every new things to 1.21.1.

Non-exhaustive list :
  • Vanilla hardcore game mode behavior modification (you can now create your world in hardcore)
  • Possibility to use real time instead of in-game ticks for life regain
  • GUI modifications (hardcore hearts can be rendererd in normal game mode, death screen changes (adapted to your number of lives remaining)
  • Commands to edit config in-game & to respawn a dead (with 0 remaining lives) player
[0.2.1] Not So Hardcore 0.2.1 by nicochart on Jan 28, 2026
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Hello,
Not So Hardcore is now available for Fabric 1.21.11 :D
Have fun !

Suggestion :

Also add [Anti Spectator Noclip](https://modrinth.com/mod/anti-spectator-noclip) to your modpack, to prevent dead players (spectators) going through walls !
[0.2.1] Not So Hardcore 0.2.1 by nicochart on Jan 01, 2026
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Hello !

Here is Not So Hardcore minecraft mod !

It comes with the following features :

Have fun !
[0.1.1] Not So Hardcore 0.1.1 by nicochart on Jan 01, 2026
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Hello !

Here is Not So Hardcore minecraft mod !

It comes with the basic features :
  • Default parameters : max number of lives of 3, and 1 hour to regain one life
  • If the player loses all its lives, it is swiched to spectator mode, waiting to regain one life
  • Config file allowing to edit the max number of lives and the time to regain one life

Have fun !
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