Gamemode Hardcore
Gamemode Hardcore adds a command that sets individual players to hardcore mode on a Fabric server.
What it does
The mod registers a hardcore gamemode command, so a server operator can switch single players into hardcore without changing the gamemode for everyone else. It is server-side only, which means players join without installing anything. Builds cover 26.1.2 – 26.3 on Fabric, and the code is open source under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only.
Key features
Per-player hardcore command
A command sets chosen players to hardcore while the rest of the server keeps its current mode.
Server-side install
Only the server runs the mod, and clients need nothing extra to join.
Source code available
The source code and issue tracker are public, so the behavior can be checked against the code.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Hardcore Bypass is also server-side only and open source under the Apache License 2.0, but it is limited to 26.2. SafetyNet is server-side only under the MIT License, is not open source and covers 26.1.2 – 26.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamemode Hardcore | Fabric | 26.1.2 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-03 |
| Hardcore Bypass | Fabric | 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-26 |
| SafetyNet | Fabric | 26.1.2 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-06-18 |
Questions
Does Gamemode Hardcore need to be installed on player clients?
Which game versions does Gamemode Hardcore support?
In the catalog
Gamemode Hardcore is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Minecraft Fabric mod that adds hardcore to the /gamemode command, also letting you set individual players to hardcore. NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/gamemode-hardcore
- Owner
- EsotericEnderman
- Published
- 2026-08-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15
