
Respawn Timeout
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Respawn Timeout
A Fabric mod for Minecraft that times out players when they die, preventing them from immediately respawning.
Configuration
The mod is configurable via commands, since it operates on the server-side of the game.
Get Timeout
Returns the currently operating timeout setting.
Usage: /respawntimeout get
Set Fixed Timeout
Sets the specified amount of time as the timeout setting. Up to a maximum amount of 1 week for all time units. Smaller time units can be used for a more specific control of time. Using a fixed timeout overrides any previously configured random timeout.
Usage: /respawntimeout set fixed <amount> <seconds|minutes|hours|days>
Set Random Timeout
Sets a random timeout (in seconds) between a
minimumandmaximumvalue. Up to an overall maximum amount of 1 week. Each time a player dies a new, random timeout will be assigned. Using a random timeout overrides any previously configured fixed timeout.
Usage: /respawntimeout set random <min> <max>
Disable/Clear Timeout
Changes the timeout setting to 0, effectively disabling it. Disables both fixed and random configurations.
Usage: /respawntimeout clear
Respawning
Once a player's timeout finishes, they can respawn by executing this command. A moderator level or higher user can force respawn a player with this command, bypassing the player's timeout.
Usage: /respawntimeout respawn [player]
Note: The mod will automatically respawn returning players if their timeout has finished.
Version Information
Displays the currently running mod's version.
Usage: /respawntimeout version
Disclaimer
Yes, this mod sounds like a terrible idea, but it's part of a mechanic employed in a server that I own. Additional requested functionality may not be added if it strays away from the core idea of the mod.
If you have any issues with the mod, or a feature request, please use the issue tracker.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4
- 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.
- Ships as respawn-timeout-1.2.0+1.21.2.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 37 KB
- Download link checked 31 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.