
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.
Quick answer
Which Heart Mod release should I use?
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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 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.

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

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

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

- 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:

- New Structure
Heart Crystals can be found in loot and in newly generated structures - Crystal Shrines.
Watch out for the traps inside.

Crafting Recipes
- Improvised Bandage

Restores 1 heart (+2 HP) but also adds a Slowness effect.
- Bandage
Restores 1 heart (+2 HP).
- Enhanced Bandage
Restores 2.5 hearts (+5 HP).
Mod Configuration
Every parametr now can be easly change via Mod 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.
Pick your setup
Heart Mod by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 14 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
Heart Mod versions and loaders
2.4
heartmod-2.4.jar
12 Jun 2026
2.3
Heart Mod 2.3.jar
31 May 2026
2.3a
HeartMod 2.3Alpha.jar
28 May 2026
2.1
HeartMod 2.1.jar
20 Feb 2026
2.0
HeartMod 2.0.jar
10 Feb 2026
1.0
HeartMod 1.21.4-10.jar
18 Nov 2025
1.0
HeartMod 1.21.jar
12 Nov 2025
1.0
HeartMod.jar
5 Nov 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.