LocalDeathMessages
LocalDeathMessages makes death messages immersive and proximity-based.
Instead of broadcasting deaths globally, only players close to the death location will see the message.
When a player dies, a configurable sound effect plays for nearby players, adding tension and atmosphere to every death. This makes deaths feel local, personal, and meaningful rather than server-wide spam.
Features
- Proximity-based death messages (no global death spam)
- Configurable radius for message visibility
- Optional same-world-only death messages
- Customizable message prefix with color support
- Death sound effects for nearby players
- Option to play the sound to the dying player
- Fully configurable via
config.yml - Lightweight and performance-friendly
Configuration
All features can be configured easily in config.yml, including:
- Message radius
- World restrictions
- Message formatting
- Sound type, volume, and pitch
- Debug mode
No commands or permissions required — install and it just works.
Compatibility
- Tested on Paper 1.21.11
- Supports Minecraft 1.20 – 1.21.11+
- Requires Java 17 or newer
Support
- Actively maintained by HeroicStudios
- Support available via Discord
- Bug reports and suggestions are welcome
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as localdeathmessages-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 8 KB
- Download link checked 29 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.