
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Graves
When a player dies they leave a grave which contain their items. Settings are highly configurable
Quick answer
Which Graves release should I use?
Graves 1.3.1+mod targets 1.21.11 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Graves required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Graves 1.3.1+mod need?
1.3.1+mod. 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 Graves without breaking your instance.
Built for Graves 1.3.1+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.3.1+mod. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric, Forge, 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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.3.1+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Graves add?
Graves
(Requires the game rule keep_inventory to be true and immediate_respawn to be false)
When a player dies they will leave a grave at the site of their death which will will keep their items and experience safe. Left or right click the grave to open it and drop its contents. This datapack is multiplayer-friendly and highly configurable, allowing you to make graves despawn, how long it takes for them to despawn, what items are dropped, and more!
The amount of experience dropped on death no longer has a maximum. E.g. players dying at level 30 will now drop 13 levels of experience rather than 7.
Config Settings
To open the settings menu, run the command /function m_graves:settings/open to open an interactive GUI.
General Settings
Despawn Despawn: Graves will automatically despawn after a specific amount of time, causing them to drop their contents. Note that unlike items, this timer will continue when the grave is not loaded. (Disabled by default with a default time of 10 minutes)
Void Recovery: Dying in or above the void will cause your grave to be placed on solid block within a specified horizontal radius.
Auto-Equip: When a grave is opened, the items will be placed into the slots they were originally in. If a slot is already filled, the item will instead be dropped.
Show Death Coordinates: After a player dies, the coordinates and dimension of their death are shown to them in chat. (Disabled by default)
Death Locator Compass: After a player dies, they will be given a compass which points to the location of their death. The compass also acts as a key if that toggle is enabled. (Disabled by default)
Locked Graves: Graves can only be opened by their owner. (Disabled by default)
Keys: After a player dies they will recieve a key that other players can use to open their grave. The key will disappear when used. (Disabled by default)
Auto Unlock: Locked graves will automatically unlock themselves after a specified amount of time. (Disabled by default with a default time of 5 minutes)
Visual Settings
Glowing Graves: Graves can be seen through walls. (disabled by default)
Display Player Name: Graves display the name of their owner. (enabled by default)
Display Player Head: Graves display the head of their owner. (enabled by default)
Grave Decorators: Graves have randomized vegetation. (enabled by default)
Inventory Settings
Keep Experience: Experience is kept on death. (disabled by default)
Keep Hotbar: Items in the hotbar are kept on death (disabled by default).
Keep armor: Equiped armor is kept on death (disabled by default).
Keep Some Items: Some items are not dropped on death (disabled by default). The list of items defaults to weapons, armor, tools, and other equipment but can be changed in m_graves/tags/items/kept_items.
Lose Some Items: Some items are permanently lost on death (disabled by default). The list of items is empty by default but can be changed in m_graves/tags/items/lost_items.
Some item tags have been made built-in for the convenience of editing the kept and lost items:
#m_graves:equipmentfor weapons, armor, tools, and other equipment#m_graves:mob_dropsfor mob drops#m_graves:rare_itemsfor items that have colored text when unenchanted (netherstars, dragon egg, etc)#m_graves:resourcesfor mined resources (coal, iron, diamond, netherite, etc)#m_graves:smithing_templatesfor all smithing templates
Grave Placement
When a grave is spawned it will move to the floor directly beneath it rather than float in the air. If the player dies in a solid block it will check adjacent empty blocks to spawn the grave. If the player dies in non-flowing lava, it will attempt to place the grave at the surface of the lava.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Graves by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader builds1.21.4
5 loader builds1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 15 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
Graves versions and loaders
1.3.1+mod
player-graves-1.3.1.jar
1 Jan 2026
1.3.1
Graves 1.3.1.zip
1 Jan 2026
1.3.0+mod
player-graves-1.3.0.jar
18 Jun 2025
1.3.0
Graves v1.3.zip
18 Jun 2025
1.2.7.2+mod
player-graves-1.2.7.2.jar
27 Apr 2025
1.2.7.2
Player Graves.zip
27 Apr 2025
1.2.7.1+mod
player-graves-1.2.7.1.jar
4 Apr 2025
1.2.7.1
Player Graves.zip
4 Apr 2025
1.2.7
player-graves-1.2.7.jar
1 Apr 2025
1.2.7
Player Graves.zip
1 Apr 2025
1.2.6
player-graves-1.2.6.jar
30 Mar 2025
1.2.6
Player Graves.zip
30 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.