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Heart Core
HeartCore adds the MediumCore gamerule: lose a heart on death, and become a spectator when all hearts are gone. Craft hearts to survive longer.
Quick answer
Which Heart Core release should I use?
Heart Core HeartCore 1.0.0-1.20.1 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. 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 Heart Core 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 Heart Core HeartCore 1.0.0-1.20.1 need?
HeartCore 1.0.0-1.20.1. 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 Heart Core without breaking your instance.
Built for Heart Core HeartCore 1.0.0-1.20.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use HeartCore 1.0.0-1.20.1. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside HeartCore 1.0.0-1.20.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Heart Core add?
HeartCore
HeartCore adds a balanced survival challenge through the MediumCore and MaxHearts gamerules, along with craftable hearts.
Features:
MediumCore
Command: /gamerule MediumCore true/false
- Players lose 1 heart on death.
- If a player reaches 0 hearts, they are switched to Spectator Mode.
MaxHearts
Command: /gamerule MaxHearts <amount>
- Sets the maximum number of hearts a player can have.
- Craftable hearts cannot increase health beyond this limit.
Craftable Hearts
- Restore hearts lost from dying.
- Respect the MaxHearts limit.
ITEM RECIPES:
Potion Bottle:
Heart:
Golden Heart:
Heart Potion:
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Heart Core by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Heart Core versions and loaders
HeartCore 1.0.0-1.20.1
heartcore-1.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
7 Jun 2026
HeartCore 1.0.0-1.21.8
heartcore-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.8.jar
7 Jun 2026
HeartCore 1.0.0-1.21.1
heartcore-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
7 Jun 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.