Hardcore mode creates the ultimate survival challenge where death is permanent. When players die, they're immediately converted to spectator mode with no option to respawn. The difficulty also locks automatically to hard, making this the most unforgiving Minecraft experience possible.
Here's how to enable hardcore mode on your Minecraft server.
Activating Hardcore Mode
- Log into your GhostCap panel and stop your Minecraft server
- Navigate to the Files section
- Open the
server.propertiesfile and locatehardcore= - Change the value to
trueand save the file - Start your server to implement hardcore mode
Critical Warning
Hardcore mode enforces permanent death with no second chances. Once a player dies, they cannot respawn and will remain in spectator mode indefinitely. Ensure all players fully understand these consequences before activating this mode, as there's no undoing a hardcore death through normal gameplay.
Additional Configuration
For existing worlds, you may need to set force-gamemode=true in your server properties to properly enforce hardcore mode rules. This ensures returning players maintain the correct game state and prevents bypassing the hardcore restrictions.