Deathlink
by Varam_11
Deathlink is a Minecraft minigame mod that links every player's lives together, so one death ends the run for the whole group.
What it does
Deathlink adds a shared-life rule built on a datapack. Each player's death is detected through the built-in scoreboard system, and when any player dies, a global event kills every other player at once. Deaths from combat, falls and environmental hazards all count, so a single mistake can end the run for the whole group. The behavior runs automatically in the background once installed, and a command turns the rule on or off when needed.
The mod suits multiplayer survival worlds, LAN games, server events and challenge runs, where cooperative survival raises tension and difficulty. Content creators who want high-stakes co-op play use it for chaotic group worlds. Installation is plug-and-play, but some setup is required before the rule behaves as intended. The mod is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and as a Data pack for server platforms, across 16 release versions, 1.21 – 26.2. It is not open source, and it is released under All rights reserved. The server must run the mod, while players may join without installing it.
Key features
Shared-life rule
A player's death triggers an instant global event that kills every other player in the world.
Automatic death detection
Deaths are tracked through Minecraft's scoreboard system, so no extra tools or manual counting are needed.
Command toggle
Commands enable or disable Deathlink, so a group can switch the shared-life rule on only when wanted.
Any cause of death
Combat, fall damage, environmental hazards and other deaths all count toward the shared-life rule.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who want co-op survival with shared consequences, including content creators filming group challenges.
How it compares
LifeLink is a server-side mod under the MIT License, open source is not claimed, with files for 1.21.9 – 26.2 across the same four loaders. Half Heart Hardcore is open source under the MIT License and covers 1.20 – 26.2 on the same loaders. Our Inventory is Fabric only, server-side only, open source under the MIT License and covers 1.21.11 – 26.1, so it shares inventories rather than lives.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deathlink | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-07-06 |
| LifeLink | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.9 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-06-26 |
| Half Heart Hardcore | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-06-30 |
| Our Inventory | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.1 | Server-side only | 2026-03-31 |
Questions
Does Deathlink have to be installed on the client?
Which loader should a server use for Deathlink?
Does Deathlink need setup after installation?
In the catalog
Deathlink is one of 2,135 Minigame mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,454 Minigame mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Deathlink is a gameplay datapack that adds a shared-life mechanic to Minecraft. When any player dies for any reason, including combat, fall damage, or environmental hazards, all players in the world are immediately killed as well. This creates a high-stakes multiplayer experience where survival depends on teamwork…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/deathlinkcoop
- Owner
- Varam_11
- Published
- 2025-12-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15