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Sunburn

by Ancar

Sunburn makes direct sunlight hurt players in Minecraft, so time spent outdoors in daylight costs health unless the player finds shade or protection.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltServer required, client optionalAll rights reserved1.16 – 1.21.10

What it does

Players who stay exposed to the sun take damage over time, which turns open desert and plains into a real hazard. Staying under the sun for too long wears the player down, and the mod is built around that pressure rather than around new items or mobs. The author describes the result as a desert survival challenge and a way to make the game feel more realistic.

Sunburn runs on the server, and only the server needs it. Players may add the mod on their side, but they do not have to. Versions for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt are published for 1.16 – 1.21.10, with 2.0.0+mod for 1.21.10 as the latest file. Files are also offered as a data pack for server platforms. The mod is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.

Key features

  1. Sun damage on exposure

    Standing in direct sunlight deals damage to players, so open ground becomes a risk during the day.

  2. Damage over time

    Harm accumulates the longer a player stays exposed, which encourages moving into shade.

  3. Harsher survival pacing

    The sun becomes a constant threat that players must plan around, especially in desert biomes.

  4. Phantom-era threat tone

    The mod leans into a darker, punishing mood, with the sun itself acting as an enemy.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.21.102.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.21.92.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.21.82.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.21.72.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.21.62.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.21.52.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.21.42.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.21.32.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.21.22.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.21.12.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.212.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.20.62.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.20.52.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.20.42.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.20.32.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.20.22.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.20.12.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.202.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod2.0.0+mod
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Desert survival

Players crossing deserts or sunny plains have to plan shelter and water breaks around the damage.

Harder survival servers

Server owners can run the mod to add a daytime threat without installing new mobs or items.

Who it’s for: Players who want a harsher survival experience and server owners who want daylight to carry a risk. The mod suits packs that aim for a more realistic or punishing feel.

How it compares

Full comparison

True Gamer Mode is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1, released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and not open source, that runs on both client and server. The Breaking Sun is a Forge mod for 1.20.1, released under All rights reserved and not open source, that runs on the server alone. Burnt Sun is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.4 – 1.21.9, also released under All rights reserved and not open source, that needs the server and lets clients optionally add it. Sunburn covers a wider range of loaders and game versions than any of them.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
SunburnFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.16 – 1.21.10Server required, client optional2025-12-09
True Gamer ModeFabric1.21.1Client and server2025-07-07
The Breaking SunForge1.20.1Server-side only2025-03-03
Burnt SunNeoForge1.21.4 – 1.21.9Server required, client optional2025-10-06

Questions

Does a player need Sunburn installed to join a server that runs it?

No. Only the server needs the mod, and players can join a server that runs it without installing it on their side.

Which loaders have Sunburn files?

Files are published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and a data pack is also available for server platforms.

Which game versions does Sunburn cover?

Builds cover 1.16 – 1.21.10 across 34 release versions, and the latest file is 2.0.0+mod for 1.21.10.

In the catalog

Sunburn is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 15,569 mods support Minecraft 1.21.10.

Cursed mods7,555Fabric modsMods for 1.21.1015,569

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What the author says

⚠️ Warning: This pack makes Minecraft more realistic than sunscreen commercials. ☠️ You thought phantoms were bad? Wait until the sun itself hates you.
Ancar, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Ancar
Published
2025-09-06
Updated on Modrinth
2025-12-09
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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