Mods for Minecraft Java
Browse 5,107 free mods for Minecraft Java — popular picks include InventorySearchBar, Slower Progression, Nayzy’s Combat Realism.
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InventorySearchBar
A litte mod that add's a search bar in survival invetory to search for items
Slower Progression
Slows down the progression of Vanilla Minecraft to increase longevity of survival worlds.
Nayzy’s Combat Realism
Nayzy's take on gear realism: dynamic damage, speed, and armor penalties based on durability. A must-have for hardcore survival!

LightBlockPlus
Allows Survival mode players to break or modify the light level of light blocks.
Hardcore Additions
Adds configurable revives and other small changes to hardcore difficulty!
LodestoneTP Plugin
LodestoneTP is a survival-friendly teleporter network plugin that lets players and admins create, manage, and use teleporters by building simple multiblock structures (Lodestone + Blackstone Bricks). Everything is done through in-game Dialog GUIs.
XP2HP
XP2HP is a lightweight, Folia-compatible plugin that dynamically scales player health and combat stats based on their experience level. It's ideal for RPG-style progression and fully configurable for survival or adventure servers.
Ultra Hardcore SMP
Adds the UHC gamemode for small survival servers.
Limited World Helper
This Mod adds craftings and trades to Minecraft for those who play in structureless superflat and/or skyblock!
Multiple Lives
Plugin For A Semi Hardcore Game Mode
xApocalypse
A brutal, customizable zombie apocalypse plugin for survival servers
[SW] Aether Tweaks
Simplifies Aether accessories to capes + gloves, replaces survival inventory with accessories screen, and restricts Sun Altar to OP players.
Hell's SkyBlockHUD (SBH)
Add some in-game hud to enhance visual experience.
Create Creation
A rudimentary way to generate command blocks in survival mode
Killer Host's More Ores
Really usefull new ores to your survival gameplay.
ServerSideBuilds Plugin
ServerSideBuilds is a clientless, zero-dependency Minecraft construction zone simulator that projects holographic block blueprints directly to any standard player client. It streamlines survival building with real-time placement verification, etc...
🌍 Dynamic Seasons & Weather
A complete survival overhaul of Minecraft’s climate. Survive four unforgiving seasons—from blooming springs to lethal winters.
Cinnabar Crafting
Vanilla/survival friendly ways of obtaining cinnabar by crafting with sulfur block. Makes it a renewable block.
Against the Wild: Realistic Survival
Against the Wild is an immersive realism mod that transforms Minecraft survival into something that actually feels like fighting to stay alive. No magic shortcuts, no easy starts. The world is harsh, unforgiving, and beautiful just like the real wilderness
MineIsland | Private & Safe Islands [1.18-1.21]
Add personal and upgradable floating islands to your survival server.
ExoScanner
Hypixel Skyblock Mod intended for use with Exotic/Fairy/Crystal armor collectors. Has various features to facilitate this hobby
HungerHealth
Survival just got a bit more tense...
SurvivalMethod
A Minecraft (Paper) plugin that introduces realistic survival mechanics: a stamina system and a thirst system. Both systems are highly configurable and can be enabled or disabled independently. This plugin does not require any additional resource packs.
Buff Plushies
Its a mod that give you some plushies that can give you buffs and help you in your survival world
Hardcore Capitalism
Numismatic Overhaul: lose money on death, get banned from debt.
Stranger Realms - Upside Down
The familiar world is shadowed by a terrifying, inverted dimension - the Upside Down. A dark survival challenge inspired by Stranger Things.
HardcoreFreeCommands
This mod automatically enables cheat commands when playing on Hardcore mode, ignoring the menu restrictions.
[✨] AUTOMAGIC - Survival friendly magic spells, weapons, gadgets, machines, and more! (W.I.P)
Spells meet Supply chains
HardcoreBan-Revived
A hardcore ban mod for fabric servers, based on banhammer.
Hardcore
Minecraft plugin that gives player limited lives
Survival Friendly Command Block
This mod makes the Command Block obtainable in survival mode.
Forbidden recipes By Anoosh
Forbidden Recipes is a mod that adds crafting recipes for some of Minecraft's most elusive items, including the dragon egg, barrier block, elytra, and more. This mod lets you craft powerful or rare items that were previously unobtainable in survival mode.

Ubik's Cube Timer
A simple timer for the Ubik's Cube in Hypixel Skyblock, great for grinding Motes in the rift.
HighTide's Skyblock Profile Viewer
A mod for Minecraft that adds commands and GUIs that will display a players Hypixel SkyBlock stats.
UserTeleportPortals ✨ Simple Commandless Player Portals ✅
Simple player portals without any commands. Suits for survival servers.
SoulLock
Trap player souls on death and revive them by placing their head. Perfect for survival, PvP, and co-op servers.