{"id":54287,"date":"2026-06-03T03:41:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T00:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/darkness-health\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T03:41:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T00:41:36","slug":"darkness-health","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/darkness-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Darkness-Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>## DarknessHealth<\/p>\n<p>**DarknessHealth** is a lightweight mini-game plugin for Minecraft **1.20+** that introduces a unique survival twist:<br \/>\nthe darker it gets around the player, the lower their maximum health becomes.<\/p>\n<p>Use it to create horror events, survival challenges, adventure maps, or custom mini-games where darkness is a real threat.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/MlVe_LopAjI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2728 Features<\/p>\n<p>* Dynamic max-health reduction based on block light level<br \/>\n* Fully configurable worlds and options<br \/>\n* Supports **Survival** and **Adventure** modes<br \/>\n* Optional **instant death** at light level 0<br \/>\n* Automatic health restoration when returning to light<br \/>\n* Subtle sound cue when light level decreases<br \/>\n* Lightweight and optimized for production servers<br \/>\n* Perfect for mini-games, events, and unique gameplay modes<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83d\udd27 Configuration<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;`yaml<br \/>\nconfig:<br \/>\n  enabled: true<br \/>\n  deathindarkness: false<br \/>\n  enabled_worlds:<br \/>\n    &#8211; world<br \/>\n    &#8211; world_nether<br \/>\n    &#8211; world_the_end<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n<p>### Config Details<\/p>\n<p>| Key               | Description                           |<br \/>\n| &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; | &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;- |<br \/>\n| `enabled`         | Toggles the mechanic on\/off           |<br \/>\n| `deathindarkness` | Kill players instantly when light = 0 |<br \/>\n| `enabled_worlds`  | Worlds where DarknessHealth is active |<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83d\udcdd How It Works<\/p>\n<p>* Every 10 ticks, the plugin checks the player\u2019s light level.<br \/>\n* Light level < 10 \u2192 max health decreases proportionally.\n* Full darkness (0) \u2192 either 1 HP or instant death (configurable).\n* Health resets automatically once the player steps into light.\n* Does **not** affect Creative or Spectator players.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udce6 Installation\n\n1. Download the JAR\n2. Put it in `\/plugins`\n3. Start the server\n4. Edit `config.yml` if needed\n5. 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