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CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Hard(Er) Core
An Attempt On Making Most Progression Recipes Challenging, Adding New Blocks And Items to do So
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Quick answer
Which Hard(Er) Core release should I use?
Latest stable file hardercore-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge
Hard(Er) Core hardercore-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. 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 Hard(Er) 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.
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 Hard(Er) Core hardercore-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar need?
hardercore-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.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 Hard(Er) Core without breaking your instance.
Built for Hard(Er) Core hardercore-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use hardercore-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; 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 hardercore-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Hard(Er) Core add?
Do You Ever Feel Hardcore or even just Normal Minecraft Is Too Easy?
..no?
Well You Looked Here for a Challenge no?
This Mod Changes your Recipes For Progression to Be More of a Challenge!!
..but will get updates regularry!
Made With MCreator!
(also please note, this is my first mod im not the best with these)
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Hard(Er) Core by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Hard(Er) Core versions and loaders
hardercore-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
3 Oct 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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