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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Heart Mod

Rebalanced health progression. You start with only 5 hearts. Find more through exploration, and with no auto-regen, every hit counts.

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Quick answer

Which Heart Mod release should I use?

Updated 2 months ago
Latest stable file 2.4
Game version 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
Loader Fabric

Heart Mod 2.4 targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Heart Mod required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
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 marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does Heart Mod 2.4 need?

2.4. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Heart Mod without breaking your instance.

Built for Heart Mod 2.4. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.4. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.4. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Heart Mod add?

❤️ Heart Mod – Expanded Health & Healing System for Minecraft

Overview

This mod rebalances gameplay by encouraging exploration through collectible Heart Crystals that increase health while adding a base-focused healing system with auto-regeneration turned off, requiring players to be more careful and avoid mistakes.


Key Features

  • Dynamic Health Progression
    Start with 5 hearts (10 HP). Collect the new item, Heart Crystal.
    Each Heart Crystal increases your max health by 1 heart (2 HP).
    You can find them only in naturally generated chests.

Health Progress

  • Challenge
    Auto-regeneration is turned off by default.
    You need to avoid dangerous situations and/or find ways to manage your healing.

Heart

  • Achievements
    Integrated with Minecraft’s advancements system.
    Track your healing progress and earn rewards for both Bandages and Heart Crystals.

Achievements

  • Bed Healing

    Now beds don’t skip the night, but they heal you.
    While you rest in bed, your HP will gradually increase.

Bed Healing

  • Penalty System

    Your inventory stays after death (keepInventory is true), but you will lose Crystal Hearts.
    The number of lost Crystal Hearts increases with the size of your health bar:

On Dead

  • New Structure

    Heart Crystals can be found in loot and in newly generated structures - Crystal Shrines.

    Watch out for the traps inside.

Crystal Shrine


Crafting Recipes

  • Improvised Bandage

Improvised Bandage

Restores 1 heart (+2 HP) but also adds a Slowness effect.


  • Bandage

Bandage crafting

Restores 1 heart (+2 HP).


  • Enhanced Bandage

Enhanced Bandage

Restores 2.5 hearts (+5 HP).


Mod Configuration

Every parametr now can be easly change via Mod Menu.

Mod Config Menu


Suggested Mods

  • Day/Night Control - Customize the length of day and night. (Created specifically for this mod)
  • Waystones - A well-known teleportation mod. Great for base building and exploration balance.
  • Mod Menu - For managing your mod settings.

Project description from Modrinth.

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Heart Mod by Minecraft version and loader

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14 available setups

Showing the newest 12 of 14 game versions. Older files are in the list below.

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Recent files

Heart Mod versions and loaders

8 of 8 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.