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Super Hardcore

A tougher Hardcore mode with stronger mobs, weaker attacks, reduced healing, slower movement, extra hunger, and darker lighting.

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Quick answer

Which Super Hardcore release should I use?

Updated 13 days ago
Latest stable file Super Hardcore — Minecraft 26.3 (Fabric)
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

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.

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 Super Hardcore — Minecraft 26.3 (Fabric) need?

Super Hardcore — Minecraft 26.3 (Fabric). Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Fabric API Needed by Super Hardcore — Minecraft 26.3 (Fabric)
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Matching file found Matched file: [26.3] Fabric API 0.166.0+26.3

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.

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  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 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.

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Super Hardcore versions and loaders

1 of 1 releases match

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