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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Hardcore Ultimate

Hardcore Ultimate — one life, no excuses.”

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Quick answer

Which Hardcore Ultimate release should I use?

Updated 1 year ago
Latest stable file hardcoreultimate-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.4.jar
Game version 1.21.4
Loader NeoForge

Hardcore Ultimate hardcoreultimate-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.4.jar targets 1.21.4 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Hardcore Ultimate required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Hardcore Ultimate hardcoreultimate-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.4.jar need?

hardcoreultimate-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.4.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install Essential Commands first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

Essential Commands Needed by Hardcore Ultimate hardcoreultimate-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.4.jar
required
No matching file

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Hardcore Ultimate without breaking your instance.

Built for Hardcore Ultimate hardcoreultimate-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.4.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use hardcoreultimate-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.4.jar. It targets 1.21.4 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Essential Commands first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside hardcoreultimate-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.4.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Hardcore Ultimate add?

Hardcore Ultimate
Step into the toughest survival challenge Minecraft has to offer. Hardcore Ultimate doesn’t just improve Hardcore mode—it makes it the only way to play. No backups, no second chances, just pure survival where every mistake could be your last.

Features:

  • Forces Hardcore mode in all worlds.

  • Locks difficulty to the ultimate survival setting.

  • Delivers a true do-or-die experience for dedicated players.

Project description from CurseForge.

Pick your setup

Hardcore Ultimate by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

1 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Hardcore Ultimate versions and loaders

1 of 1 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.