Hardcore Nightmare IV
Minecraft Java modpack. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForge
Once again, you are beginning a deadly adventure, surrounded by murderous creatures just waiting to kill you. Quick action is required to prevail in this dark world!
Hardcore Nightmare IV combines the best elements from previous editions and offers exciting gameplay with interesting new mechanics (advanced mob AI, mining overhaul, enhanced health and hunger mechanics, weather, ...). Remember Ultra Hard Survival or Blood 'n' Bones? Well, it's back on steroids!
Centered around Tinkers' Construct with various add-ons and equipped with the most exciting hardcore and "realistic" modifications for version 1.12.2, this modpack offers everything needed for an immersive and brutal survival experience! Certainly more fun than RLCraft.[citation needed]
Fun also doesn't come short as there are various silly aspects and (German) easter eggs for you to discover while struggling for life.
How to get started (starting from v1.2, adapted from the Tinkers' Survival wiki):
It is important to remember:
- Vanilla and Vanilla-like tools and weapons don't work. All tool progression is based around Tinkers' Construct tools and weapons.
- Vanilla-like armors are disabled entirely. Create armor with Construct's Armory.
- The only way to craft wood planks and sticks is with a saw.
- Crude tools are necessary to create items needed for crafting Tinkers' tables and tools.
- Move fast or you will probably die.
Gathering required materials:
You may notice right away some small piles of rocks lying randomly on the ground throughout the world. Break and gather them, they are a valuable resource and needed for crafting tools.
Leaves will drop sticks. The drop rate is not great but it will allow you to get sticks. Use a knife if you want to increase drops. You can also break Petrified Logs for sticks.
Flint is essential for creating your first knife, the Crude Knife. You'll need to find gravel and either craft it into flint or break it until you get some.
Plant Fiber is a new drop when breaking grass with the knife. You'll need Plant Fiber to craft Plant String used in crafting the Crude Hatchet, Crude Saw and Crude Bandages/Bandages.
Note: You can find this and additional information in the "First Steps" guide upon joining the world.
Are you a YouTuber/streamer? Feel free to give this modpack a go as I'd love to see some runs from you! 🙂
Assets for content creators can be found here.
OptiFine is recommended and is downloaded automatically as of v1.16.
Gameplay in English 🇺🇸
Gameplay in German 🇩🇪
Gameplay in Italian 🇮🇹
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- 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 CurseForge — 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.
- Downloads as Hardcore Nightmare IV-1.18.zip
- Download size: 22.8 MB
- Download link checked 13 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.