CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Not So Hardcore
Semi-Hardcore mod - multiple lives & life regain over time
Quick answer
Which Not So Hardcore release should I use?
Not So Hardcore notsohardcore-0.2.3_fabric26.2.jar targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Not So Hardcore required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Not So Hardcore notsohardcore-0.2.3_fabric26.2.jar need?
notsohardcore-0.2.3_fabric26.2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Not So Hardcore without breaking your instance.
Built for Not So Hardcore notsohardcore-0.2.3_fabric26.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use notsohardcore-0.2.3_fabric26.2.jar. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside notsohardcore-0.2.3_fabric26.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Not So Hardcore add?

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.
FAQ
Can players get lives back whithout being connected to the server ?
Yes. But there are a few things to be careful about :
- If you are playing in single player, you have to configure the mod to use real time instead of in-game ticks for life regain.
- If you are running the mod on a server, you can use in-game ticks but you will need to set the pause-when-empty-seconds server config parameter to -1.
For more info, click here to see the Wiki's configuration page.
Can I configure the mod in-game ?
Yes. Click here to see the Wiki's commands page.
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.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Not So Hardcore by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Not So Hardcore versions and loaders
notsohardcore-0.2.3_fabric26.2.jar
30 Aug 2026
notsohardcore-0.2.3_fabric1.21.11.jar
30 Aug 2026
notsohardcore-0.2.3_fabric1.21.1.jar
30 Aug 2026
notsohardcore-0.2.2_fabric26.2.jar
25 Jun 2026
notsohardcore-0.2.2_fabric26.1.2.jar
13 Jun 2026
notsohardcore-0.2.1_fabric26.1.2.jar
9 Apr 2026
notsohardcore-0.2.1_fabric26.1.jar
8 Apr 2026
notsohardcore-0.2.1_fabric1.21.1.jar
4 Apr 2026
notsohardcore-0.2.1_fabric1.21.11.jar
1 Jan 2026
0.1.1
notsohardcore-0.1.1_fabric1.21.1.jar
1 Jan 2026
notsohardcore-0.2.1_fabric1.21.10.jar
25 Dec 2025
notsohardcore-0.2.1_fabric1.21.8.jar
25 Dec 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.