Solar Hardcore
Solar Hardcore turns the sun into a hazard on Forge 1.16.5, starting from the second in-game day, so players must find shelter during daylight.
What it does
Sunlight changes the world under this mod. Monsters and players catch fire in the day, creepers explode without being triggered, and exposed TNT detonates on its own. Grass halts its spread, snow and ice vanish under the heat, and flammable blocks left in direct light can ignite. Cobblestone can turn into lava under the sun, and sandstorms and heatwaves impair vision, which makes navigation harder.
The mod is a client and server mod for 1.16.5 on Forge, so the server and every player need it. Its latest file is 1.0.11 for 1.16.5, dated 2024-08-19. Public links to its source code exist, but the license is All rights reserved, so the mod is not open source.
Key features
Daytime combustion
Both monsters and players catch fire under the sun, pushing players to seek shelter during the day.
Automatic creeper explosions
Creepers that stand in daylight explode on their own, adding a further risk outdoors.
Environmental decay
Plant growth stalls and frozen surfaces thaw when exposed to the sun's heat.
TNT and lava changes
Exposed TNT detonates automatically, and cobblestone exposed to the sun turns into lava during the day.
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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.
How it compares
Hazards! is open source under the MIT License and runs on client and server for 1.16.5 – 1.18.2 on Forge. Burning Horizon: Solar Apocalypse covers 1.20.1 on Forge and is licensed under the Apache License 2.0, while The Sun Mod is client-side only on 1.20.1 under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Hardcore | Forge | 1.16.5 | Client and server | 2024-08-19 |
| Hazards! | Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.18.2 | Client and server | 2023-01-26 |
| Burning Horizon: Solar Apocalypse | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-09-26 |
| The Sun Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2025-05-30 |
Questions
Which Minecraft version does Solar Hardcore support?
Does the server need Solar Hardcore?
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In the catalog
Solar Hardcore is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 5,992 mods support Minecraft 1.16.5.
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What the author says
Welcome to Solar Hardcore, the ultimate challenge for seasoned Minecraft players seeking an intense and unforgiving experience. This mod transforms the very environment around you into a deadly adversary, ensuring that every moment counts. Can you survive in a world where even the sun itself is out to get you?
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/solar-hardcore
- Owner
- TheMartinfer22
- Published
- 2024-08-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-08-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15