
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Lifesteal
A Lifesteal mod identical to the orignal Lifesteal SMP.
Quick answer
Which Lifesteal release should I use?
Lifesteal v3.0.3+mc-26.1.2 targets 26.1.2 with Fabric. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Lifesteal required on the client, server, or both?
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
This file is marked server-only.
What else does Lifesteal v3.0.3+mc-26.1.2 need?
v3.0.3+mc-26.1.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Lifesteal without breaking your instance.
Built for Lifesteal v3.0.3+mc-26.1.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use v3.0.3+mc-26.1.2. It targets 26.1.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside v3.0.3+mc-26.1.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Lifesteal add?
This Lifesteal mod is identical by the Lifesteal SMP. In this mod, if you kill a player, you steal one of their hearts, and if you die, you lose one. Just like the Lifesteal SMP, if you lose all of your hearts, you can get revived.
NOTE: [Make sure to first configure the recipes /lifesteal recipe,/lifesteal settings and /lifesteal enchantment_cap. As they are not configured by default.]
Supports
- 26.1.2 FABRIC
Features
- When a player kills another player, they steal one heart from the other player.
- Players lose a heart every time they die.
- If a player loses all their hearts, they are banned or put spectator mode (configurable).
- Players can use a revive beacon to revive other players.
- Ability to cap any enchantment to any level (e.g: protection to 3, sharpness to 4, etc)
- No dragon egg in enderchest (configurable).
- Totem of undying is disabled (configurable)
- Enderpearl is disabled (configurable).
- End crystals deal no damage to the player nor the environment (configurable).
- Respawn anchors works in the nether but not in the overworld and the end dimensions (configurable).
- Ability to limit maces on the server (configurable).
- Players can withdraw hearts using the
/lifesteal withdraw [number]command. - Operators/admins can use
/lifesteal itemcommand to get heart and revive items. - Config accessible via
/lifesteal settings - Players can use
/lifesteal recipeto view/edit the recipes of heart and the revive beacon.
Next update:
- A way to disable specific items (e.g: netherite items).
- Riptide trident cooldown.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/lifesteal enchantment_cap |
Opens a GUI to configure enchantment caps (e.g., Protection IV, Sharpness IV, and more). |
/lifesteal withdraw [number] |
Withdraws the specified number of hearts from your total hearts. |
/lifesteal recipe |
Opens a GUI to edit or view Heart and Revive Beacon recipes. |
/lifesteal give |
Adds the specified number of hearts to a player's health bar (operator only). |
/lifesteal take |
Removes the specified number of hearts from a player's health bar (operator only). |
/lifesteal item heart/revive_beacon |
Gives a Heart or Revive Beacon item to the player (operator only). |
/lifesteal revive |
Revive |

Config
You can edit the config by using /lifesteal settings.
How is it saved?
- Config is saved inside every world, which ensures that each world/server has their unique config. You can manually edit the config as well, it is located in the world folder of a minecraft server/singleplayer world.
What is configurable?
- Almost everything in this mod is configurable, ability to set maximum hearts, if a player is above X hearts, they can't craft hearts, limiting mace crafting on the server,and much more.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Lifesteal by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Lifesteal versions and loaders
v3.0.3+mc-26.1.2
lifesteal-v3.0.3+mc-26.1.2.jar
2 Jul 2026
v3.0.3+mc-26.2
lifesteal-v3.0.3+mc-26.2.jar
2 Jul 2026
v3.0.2+mc-26.1.2
lifesteal-v3.0.2+mc-26.1.2.jar
2 Jul 2026
v3.0.2+mc-26.2
lifesteal-v3.0.2+mc-26.2.jar
2 Jul 2026
3.0.2+26.2
lifesteal-3.0.2+26.2.jar
1 Jul 2026
3.0.2+26.1.2
lifesteal-3.0.2+26.1.2.jar
1 Jul 2026
3.0.2-26.1.2
lifesteal-3.0.2-26.1.2.jar
30 Jun 2026
3.0.2-26.2
lifesteal-3.0.2-26.2.jar
30 Jun 2026
3.0.1-26.1.2
lifesteal-3.0.1-26.1.2.jar
20 Jun 2026
3.0.1-26.2
lifesteal-3.0.1-26.2.jar
20 Jun 2026
3.0.0-26.2
lifesteal-3.0.0-26.2.jar
20 Jun 2026
3.0.0-26.1.2
lifesteal-3.0.0-26.1.2.jar
14 Jun 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.