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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Death Knell

Spice up the game with new player death messages.

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Quick answer

Which Death Knell release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 26.3.0.1
Game version 26.3
Loader NeoForge

Death Knell 26.3.0.1 targets 26.3 with NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Death Knell 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 NeoForge
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 Death Knell 26.3.0.1 need?

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

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Prickle, Bookshelf first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Prickle Needed by Death Knell 26.3.0.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: 26.3.0.2
Bookshelf Needed by Death Knell 26.3.0.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: 26.3.0.4

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Death Knell without breaking your instance.

Built for Death Knell 26.3.0.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 26.3.0.1. It targets 26.3 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Prickle, Bookshelf first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  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 26.3.0.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Death Knell add?

This mod aims to spice up dying in Minecraft by adding a variety of new death messages to the game. Some messages are displayed when specific events and circumstances happen while others are variations on existing death messages. There are now over 35 death messages introduced by this mod!

This mod supports both Forge and Fabric! Make sure to grab the file for your preferred loader.

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Death Messages

The following list contains all death messages added by the mod. It is highly discouraged to read this list as spoiling all of the death messages can take the fun out of them.

  • <victim> slipped in water - Fixes a rare death message from Vanilla.
  • <killer> forced <victim> to eat too many cookies - Die to something using a cookie as a weapon.
  • <killer> gave <victim> a lecture in death - Die to something using a book as a weapon.
  • <killer> chopped <victim> to pieces - Die to something using an axe as a weapon.
  • <victim> was thwarted by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was bonked by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was defeated by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was butchered by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was assassinated by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was eliminated by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim>'s life was extinguished by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was terminated by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was done in by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was executed by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <killer> put a stop to <victim> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was stifled by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was slaughtered by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was exterminated by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was vanquished by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was bested by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> was trounced by <killer> - Alternative generic death message.
  • <victim> went down with the ship - Not yet implements :(
  • <victim> was incinerated by <killer> - Killed by a blaze.
  • <victim> was reduced to ash by <killer> - Killed by a blaze.
  • <victim> was cooked alive by <killer> - Killed by a blaze.
  • <victim> succame to <killer> venom - Killed by a Cave Spider.
  • <victim> became <killer> food - Killed by a slime.
  • <victim> was dissolved by <killer> - Killed by a slime.
  • <victim> did not respect <killer>'s habitat - Killed by a Polar Bear.
  • <victim> disturbed <killer>'s den - Killed by a Polar Bear.
  • <killer> sent <victim> to a watery grave - Killed by a drowned.
  • <victim> was stared down by <killer> - Killed by a Guardian.
  • <victim> didn't bounce - Alternative fall damage message.
  • <victim> was slain by Gravity - Alternative fall damage message.
  • <victim> forgot their parachute - Alternative fall damage message.
  • <victim> couldn't hold their breath - Alternative drowning message.
  • <victim> is sleeping with the fishes - Alternative drowning message.
  • <victim> became fish food - Alternative drowning message.

Project description from Modrinth.

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