Servers by votes this month
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Hardcore means one life. When you die, the run is over: depending on the server you are banned for a while, moved to spectator mode or can only return when another player revives you. Every fight, cave and lava lake carries weight. It suits experienced survival players who like tension. Everything on this page is sorted by this month's votes, and clicking an IP copies it, ready to paste into Minecraft.
How to choose a good hardcore server
- Death rules. Read exactly what a death means: a ban, how long it lasts, whether revival exists and when the world resets. This is the key rule of the server.
- Stability. A lag spike can kill you, so check the 30-day uptime on the server page and ask staff how they handle deaths caused by crashes.
- PvP and rules. Find out whether PvP is on, how griefing is handled and which anti-cheat is used.
- Store. Paid revivals or extra lives defeat the idea of one life. Ranks and cosmetics are fine.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hardcore server?
The top of this list is ranked by player votes this month and is the right place to start. Then choose a server with stable uptime and death rules you like, since a hardcore world only works when deaths are fair. Read the rules page before your first night.
Are hardcore servers free?
Yes, joining is free on almost all of them. Money comes from ranks and cosmetics. Treat paid revivals as a warning sign, because they remove the whole point of the mode.
What happens when I die on a hardcore server?
It depends on the server. You may be banned for a set time, moved to spectator mode for the rest of the season, or revived by another player. The rules page explains which one applies, so read it before you start.