Death Link
by Bebu
Death Link makes a player's death apply to every linked player on the server, so when one character dies, the whole group dies with them.
What it does
Players who join a server running Death Link are linked automatically. Once linked, a death on one side is passed to all the others, so a single mistake ends the run for everyone at once. The result is a shared fate: a group cannot split up and recover from one player's loss.
The mod suits hardcore challenge runs, custom survival worlds and chaotic multiplayer events where the group plays together. Because the risky choice of one player affects everyone, planning and careful teamwork become part of the challenge. The mod is lightweight and needs no setup beyond running it.
Death Link is built for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across five release versions, 26.1 – 26.3, and is also available as a data pack. Only the server needs the mod, so players join without installing anything. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Synchronized deaths
When one linked player dies, every other linked player dies at the same moment.
Automatic linking
Participating players are linked when they join, so no manual team setup is needed.
Shared hardcore stakes
Every decision carries group-wide risk, which turns cooperative play into a tighter challenge.
Lightweight operation
The mod adds a small synchronization layer and does not change how the world is generated.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Hardcore challenge runs
A group plays one hardcore world, and any death ends the attempt for all of them.
Custom survival worlds
Server owners use the mod to set up shared-fate worlds for group events.
Who it’s for: Groups of friends and server owners who want to play a shared-fate challenge where one death counts for everyone.
How it compares
Deadly Connection is server-side only for Fabric, covering 1.16.5 – 26.2 under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 license, and it is not open source. LifeLink is server required with optional client for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, covering 1.21.9 – 26.2 under the MIT License. Death Link covers 26.1 – 26.3 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death Link | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 26.1 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadly Connection | Fabric | 1.16.5 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-13 |
| LifeLink | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.9 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-06-26 |
Questions
Does Death Link need to be installed on every player's client?
Which loaders does Death Link support?
Can Death Link be used on a data pack setup?
In the catalog
Death Link is one of 2,135 Minigame mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,454 Minigame mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Death Link connects the fate of every player on the server. When one player dies, all players die instantly. Whether you're attempting a hardcore challenge, playing with friends, or creating chaotic multiplayer events, Death Link adds a whole new level of teamwork and tension. Every risky decision matters because…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/death-link-minecraft
- Owner
- Bebu
- Published
- 2026-06-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15