💔 Lifesteal - Hardcore Survival Game Mode

Experience the ultimate high-stakes PvP game mode where every life matters. In Lifesteal, hearts aren't just numbers—they're currency, status, and survival all rolled into one intense experience.

🎮 What is Lifesteal?

Lifesteal transforms your Minecraft server into a brutal survival arena where:

• Kill a player, steal their heart — Gain +1❤ for every opponent you eliminate
• Get killed, lose a heart — Each defeat costs you precious health
• Reach 0 hearts? You're done — Automatic ban until someone unbans you
• Revival is possible — But it requires sacrifice and coordination

It's a game mode that rewards strategy, teamwork, and skill while punishing recklessness.

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⚔️ Core Gameplay Features

Player Kill System

When you defeat an opponent in combat:

• You gain +1 heart (2 health points)
• They lose -1 heart instantly
• Real-time broadcasts show the power shift
• Maximum 10 hearts (20 HP) for balance

The Ban Mechanic

The moment a player's hearts hit zero:

• ⛔ Auto-ban triggers — They're kicked immediately
• 📋 Ban persists — Survives server restarts
• 🚫 Rejoin blocked — They see a custom kick message
• 🔓 Revival available — Only through Unban Book or admin command

This creates high-stakes PvP where every decision matters.

Heart Redemption System

Transform your heart collection into tactical advantages:

Right-Click Consumption:

• Simply right-click a heart item
• Instant +1❤ gained
• Satisfying sound effect & feedback

Command Redeem:

/redeem heart 5

Consume multiple hearts at once with built-in safeguards to prevent over-healing.

Unban Book - The Path to Revival

The only way back from the abyss. Craft this rare and precious item:

Recipe:

Heart    Totem    Heart
Obsidian Book   Obsidian  
Heart    Totem    Heart

Usage:

1. Right-click the Unban Book
2. See numbered list of all banned players
3. Type player number in chat
4. Watch them return with 4 fresh hearts!

The book is consumed, making every unban a meaningful sacrifice.

Lucky Mob Drops

Farming isn't just survival—it's heart farming:

• 15% chance on any hostile mob kill
• Zombies, Skeletons, Creepers, Endermen, and more
• Message: "✦ Lucky! You gained a heart from a mob!"
• Reward for grinding and exploring

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🛠️ Complete Command Suite

Command	Function	Permission
/redeem heart [count]	Consume hearts for health	lifesteal.redeem
/unban <player>	Force unban a player	lifesteal.unban
/lifesteal reload	Reload configurations	lifesteal.admin
/lifesteal stats	View ban statistics	lifesteal.stats
/lifesteal help	Display help menu	Everyone

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🎯 Gameplay Strategy

Early Game

• Farm mobs for lucky heart drops
• Craft hearts from Diamond Blocks
• Build your reserves before PvP escalates

Mid Game

• Engage in calculated duels
• Form alliances for group hunts
• Guard your heart stash carefully

Late Game

• Coordinate Unban Book crafting
• Execute rescue missions for banned allies
• Control the meta through heart economy

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🏆 What Makes Lifesteal Special?

✨ High Stakes Drama — Every kill feels EARNED, every death feels DEVASTATING
💪 Balances PvP & PvE — Mob farming + player combat = engaging gameplay
🤝 Forces Community — Unban Books create emotional, team-based decisions
⚙️ Fully Customizable — Adjust mob chances, unban hearts, and messages
📊 Persistent Economy — Bans survive restarts; hearts matter long-term
🎮 PaperMC Optimized — Built for modern servers with advanced chat handling

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📋 Requirements

• Minecraft: 1.21.1+
• Server Type: Spigot, Paper, or PaperMC (recommended: PaperMC)
• Java: Java 21+
• RAM: Minimal overhead (works on any server size)

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🚀 Installation

1. Download the latest JAR file
2. Place in your plugins/ folder
3. Restart your server
4. Config files auto-generate
5. Customize config.yml if desired
6. Restart again and play!

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📊 Server Customization

config.yml includes:

• Mob kill chance percentage (default: 15%)
• Hearts granted on unban (default: 4)
• Custom ban/unban messages
• Feature toggles

Reload with /lifesteal reload without restarting!

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🎨 Why Players Love Lifesteal

"Every fight feels personal. You're not just fighting for bragging rights—you're fighting for your survival."

This game mode creates:

• Tense moments as players approach 0 hearts
• Epic comebacks when an Unban Book saves the day
• Genuine community as players rally to unban fallen teammates
• Lasting memory of every meaningful victory

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💡 Perfect For

✅ Competitive servers wanting high-stakes gameplay
✅ Community servers needing drama & engagement
✅ Survival servers wanting a progression system
✅ Streamers seeking intense, watchable content
✅ Friends groups wanting a shared challenge

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🔒 Data & Safety

• Bans stored locally in banned_players.yml
• No external connections or API calls
• Full server control and privacy
• Easy manual override via commands or file editing

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📞 Support & Updates

This plugin is actively maintained and ready for PaperMC 1.21.1+. Check the plugin.yml for version info and enjoy!

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Ready to transform your server into a Lifesteal arena?

Download now and experience Minecraft like never before. Every heart. Every life. Every legend.

Game on. ❤️⚔️