CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Hardcore Revival
Help your friends back up after they die (if you can make it in time)
Quick answer
Which Hardcore Revival release should I use?
Hardcore Revival hardcorerevival-forge-1.20.1-12.0.17.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 1 required mod needs a matching file.
Where it goes
Is Hardcore Revival 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 Hardcore Revival hardcorerevival-forge-1.20.1-12.0.17.jar need?
hardcorerevival-forge-1.20.1-12.0.17.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Balm, Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Hardcore Revival without breaking your instance.
Built for Hardcore Revival hardcorerevival-forge-1.20.1-12.0.17.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use hardcorerevival-forge-1.20.1-12.0.17.jar. 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
Install Balm, Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
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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 hardcorerevival-forge-1.20.1-12.0.17.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Hardcore Revival add?
Have you ever played Hardcore multiplayer with friends and suddenly your teammate died to a dumb mistake while you were just being comfy at home? You usually would be forced to restart, even though you didn't really do anything wrong. Maybe your friend didn't do anything wrong either. Overall I believe that death in hardcore is only fun if it feels like you really deserved it, for example while fighting a strong boss monster.
Therefore, this mod aims to solve this problem! When a player dies, instead of being gone for good, they enter a K.O. state, at which point a timer will start running. Being the good friend you are, you can attempt to save them in time. If you do, everything is fine - they get a small debuff and a strong appetite and you two can be on your way again. If you don't, for example because you died while trying to save them, or you just didn't care about your friend get there in time, then that's your own fault and you can now decide to restart while in peace with yourself!
This mod requires Balm, which must be installed alongside the mod.
- Grace K.O. period before final death where your friends can save you
- However, friends are not included :(
- Locate the player and hold-right click to help them get back up
- K.O. players can look around and chat, but can't move, attack nor use items
- Works in both Hardcore and Normal mode

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Hardcore Revival by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.10
3 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.5
3 loader builds1.21.1
3 loader builds1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 22 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Hardcore Revival versions and loaders
hardcorerevival-forge-1.20.1-12.0.17.jar
14 Aug 2026
12.0.17+forge-1.20.1
hardcorerevival-forge-1.20.1-12.0.17.jar
14 Aug 2026
hardcorerevival-fabric-26.1.2-26.1.2.6.jar
14 Aug 2026
hardcorerevival-neoforge-26.1.2-26.1.2.6.jar
14 Aug 2026
hardcorerevival-neoforge-26.2-26.2.0.5.jar
14 Aug 2026
hardcorerevival-fabric-26.2-26.2.0.5.jar
14 Aug 2026
26.1.2.6+fabric-26.1.2
hardcorerevival-fabric-26.1.2-26.1.2.6.jar
14 Aug 2026
26.2.0.5+fabric-26.2
hardcorerevival-fabric-26.2-26.2.0.5.jar
14 Aug 2026
hardcorerevival-fabric-1.21.1-21.1.19.jar
14 Aug 2026
hardcorerevival-neoforge-1.21.1-21.1.19.jar
14 Aug 2026
21.1.19+fabric-1.21.1
hardcorerevival-fabric-1.21.1-21.1.19.jar
14 Aug 2026
hardcorerevival-forge-1.21.1-21.1.19.jar
14 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
