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Hardcore Beyond

This mod doesn't just make Minecraft "harder"; it removes one by one the elements you rely on without even thinking, and warns you only once. If you want to see it through to the end, you will need to persevere. He is cruel and ruthless.

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Quick answer

Which Hardcore Beyond release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file HardcoreMod-Beyond1.20.1-3.0.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Fabric

Hardcore Beyond HardcoreMod-Beyond1.20.1-3.0.jar targets 1.20.1 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 Hardcore Beyond 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 Fabric
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 Beyond HardcoreMod-Beyond1.20.1-3.0.jar need?

HardcoreMod-Beyond1.20.1-3.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Hardcore Beyond without breaking your instance.

Built for Hardcore Beyond HardcoreMod-Beyond1.20.1-3.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use HardcoreMod-Beyond1.20.1-3.0.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 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.

  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 HardcoreMod-Beyond1.20.1-3.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Hardcore Beyond add?

You won't make it through the first week.

This isn't a figure of speech.

This mod doesn't make Minecraft "harder": it slowly takes away the things you rely on without even thinking about them.

And it only warns you once.

You begin fragile and powerless, at the mercy of the hostile world around you.

The rest, you'll discover when it matters.

Because to truly enjoy a difficult mod, you shouldn't be told too much.


It will never kill you without a reason.

That's the only promise this mod makes.

And it keeps that promise from beginning to end.

Everything that can kill you gives you a warning.

A sign the day before.
A sound.
A number slowly dropping right in front of you.

There are no hidden traps.
No random deaths.
No "there was no way you could have known."

Unless...

After every death, you'll know exactly what you should have done.

That's precisely what makes it hurt.


This mod is for you if:

  • You've finished vanilla Hardcore and found it boring.
  • Dying because of your own negligence interests you more than dying because an enemy simply has bigger numbers.
  • You're willing to take notes, plan expeditions, and abandon a route because you don't have what it takes to survive it.
  • You'd rather understand why you died than immediately start over.

This mod is not for you if:

  • You just want to play for an hour in the evening without having to think.
  • You're mainly looking for collectible content.
  • Losing two hours of progress is enough to make you close the game.

No judgment.

This is a demanding mod.
It doesn't have to be for everyone.


Before installing

Minecraft 1.20.1 — Fabric only
Fabric API required ( fabric-api-0.92.11+1.20.1.jar )
Java 17

Must be installed on both the client and server sides.

No configuration files.

The mod is designed to be played exactly as it is.

It's an experience, not a toolbox.

Tu ne passeras pas la première semaine.

Ce n'est pas une formule.

Ce mod ne rend pas Minecraft « plus difficile » : il retire, une à une, les choses sur lesquelles tu t'appuies sans même y penser.

Et il ne te préviendra qu'une seule fois.

Tu commences fragile et impuissant, soumis à la violence du monde hostile qui t'entoure.

Le reste, tu le découvriras au moment où ça comptera.

Car pour savourer un mod réellement difficile, il ne faut pas trop en dire.


Il ne te tuera jamais sans raison.

C'est la seule promesse de ce mod.

Et elle est tenue de bout en bout ou pas....

Tout ce qui peut t'achever s'annonce.

Un signe la veille.
Un bruit.
Un chiffre qui descend sous tes yeux depuis un moment déjà.

Il n'y a pas de piège caché.
Pas de mort au hasard.
Pas de « tu ne pouvais pas savoir ». à moin que...

Après chaque mort, tu sauras exactement ce que tu aurais dû faire.

C'est précisément là que ça fait mal.


Ce mod est pour toi si :

  • Tu as terminé le hardcore vanilla et tu t'es ennuyé.
  • Mourir de ta propre négligence t'intéresse davantage que mourir face à un chiffre trop élevé.
  • Tu acceptes de prendre des notes, de planifier une expédition et de renoncer à un trajet parce que tu n'as pas les moyens de le mener à bien.
  • Tu préfères comprendre pourquoi tu es mort plutôt que recommencer immédiatement.

Ce mod n'est pas pour toi si :

  • Tu veux simplement jouer une heure le soir sans réfléchir.
  • Tu cherches avant tout du contenu à collectionner.
  • Une mort qui te coûte deux heures de progression te fait fermer le jeu.

Aucun jugement.

C'est un mod exigeant.
Il n'a pas à plaire à tout le monde.


Avant d'installer

Minecraft 1.20.1 Fabric uniquement
Fabric API requis ( fabric-api-0.92.11+1.20.1.jar )
Java 17

À installer côté client et côté serveur.

Aucun fichier de configuration.

Le mod est conçu pour être joué tel quel.

C'est une expérience, pas une boîte à outils.

Project description from CurseForge.

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