# (Fake) Hardcore<\/p>\n
**(Fake) Hardcore** is a server-sided Fabric mod that re-imagines Minecraft’s hardcore mode by allowing operators to revive players instead of permanently banning them.
\nWhen a player “dies”, **they don’t actually respawn** or get kicked. Instead, they are switched into **spectator mode**, keeping the hardcore feel but giving admins **the power to bring them back.**<\/p>\n
This mod is perfect for multiplayer survival servers that want the tension of hardcore without the frustration of losing progress forever.<\/p>\n
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## Features<\/p>\n
### \u26b0\ufe0f True Hardcore Feel
\nPlayers die as usual, drop items and experience, but can no longer interact with the world.
\nThe mod fully uses Minecraft\u2019s built-in **Hardcore** mode _(`hardcore=true`)_, meaning the world is locked to Hard difficulty and players cannot respawn normally, keeping the authentic hardcore experience intact.<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udc41\ufe0f Spectator Lock
\nUpon death, players are automatically switched to spectator mode, unable to move.<\/p>\n
### \ud83e\udde0 Admin Revival System
\nServer operators can “\/revive” fallen players, restoring their gameplay without restarting the world. _(Combine this with a hard challenge or even a donation so players will think twice about dying next time)_<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udd0a Thunder Death Effect
\nA global thunder sound is played upon death to alert everyone.<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udcac Broadcast Death Message
\nOther players see the cause of death (for example: “Player was blown up by a Creeper”).<\/p>\n
### \u2699\ufe0f Fully Server-Sided
\nNo client installation required. Players only need to join the server to use the mod.<\/p>\n
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## Compatibility<\/p>\n
– \u2705 Works with Minecraft 1.21.9 and 1.21.10
\n– \u2705 Requires Fabric API
\n– \u2705 Server-side only (clients do not need to install it)<\/p>\n
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## Questions \/ Bug Reporting<\/p>\n
Found a bug, want to request a feature, or suggest improvements?
\nJoin the Discord linked on the Modrinth page!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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