CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Super Hardcore
A tougher Hardcore mode with stronger mobs, weaker attacks, reduced healing, slower movement, extra hunger, and darker lighting.
Quick answer
Which Super Hardcore release should I use?
Super Hardcore — Minecraft 26.3 (Fabric) targets 26.3 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Super 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 Super Hardcore — Minecraft 26.3 (Fabric) need?
Super Hardcore — Minecraft 26.3 (Fabric). Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Super Hardcore without breaking your instance.
Built for Super Hardcore — Minecraft 26.3 (Fabric). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Super Hardcore — Minecraft 26.3 (Fabric). It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 Super Hardcore — Minecraft 26.3 (Fabric). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Super Hardcore add?
Super Hardcore
Think regular Hardcore is too easy? Super Hardcore adds a tougher survival challenge while keeping the classic one-life rules.
Features
- Mobs deal 50% more damage to players.
- Players deal 50% less damage.
- Natural healing from food is reduced by 50%.
- Movement speed is reduced by 10%.
- Additional hunger makes food more important.
- Slightly darker world lighting creates a harsher atmosphere.
- Super Hardcore worlds have a purple label in the world list.
How to play
During world creation, cycle the game mode:
Survival → Hardcore → Super Hardcore → Creative
Super Hardcore uses the normal Hardcore rules: one life, Hard difficulty, and commands disabled.
Requirements
- Minecraft Java Edition 26.3
- Fabric Loader 0.20.1 or newer
- Fabric API for Minecraft 26.3
- Java 25
For multiplayer, install the mod on both the client and server.
Created by Desiderat.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Super Hardcore by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Super Hardcore versions and loaders
Super Hardcore — Minecraft 26.3 (Fabric)
super-hardcore-1.3.1.jar
28 Oct 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.