Hardcore Revival Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Revive Fallen Teammates in Hardcore Mode

The Hardcore Revival Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) brings a game-changing twist to Minecraft’s Hardcore experience by allowing players to revive each other after death. Instead of immediate permanent death, fallen players enter a K.O. state, giving teammates a chance to bring them back before it’s too late. This mechanic transforms hardcore multiplayer gameplay into a more strategic, cooperative experience where teamwork, timing, and awareness are key to survival.

Features:

K.O. State Instead of Instant Death

When a player “dies,” they collapse into a downed state instead of being removed from the world immediately.
A revival timer starts, during which teammates can intervene and rescue them.

Revive Mechanic

Teammates can hold right-click on the downed player to begin reviving them.
Successful revival restores the player with a minor debuff and increased hunger, simulating post-trauma exhaustion.

Multiplayer-Friendly Design

Ideal for Hardcore servers or co-op playthroughs where permanent death can feel too punishing.
Promotes team coordination, making saving teammates a high-stakes choice during combat.

Functional in Normal and Hardcore Modes

Although designed for Hardcore, the system also works in Survival mode, giving more flexibility for modpack integration.

Downed Players Stay Involved

K.O.’d players can still look around and chat, but they cannot move, attack, or use items until revived.

Lightweight & Compatible

Works with Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge loaders.
Requires the Balm library mod to function properly.

Why use Hardcore Revival Mod?

Hardcore mode is thrilling but losing a friend over a small mistake can ruin the fun. Hardcore Revival strikes a balance between punishment and second chances, making Hardcore multiplayer more forgiving without breaking the challenge. It creates tense, dramatic moments where saving a teammate under pressure becomes part of the experience. Whether you’re dungeon-crawling, exploring, or just building together, this mod adds emotional depth and team-based strategy to Hardcore survival.