Capple's Hardcore
Java modpack listed for Minecraft 1.20. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.20.1 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.
This is a small pack mainly focused around adding dungeons and bosses in the way of reaching the Ender Dragon.
In an effort to push players to kill bosses sooner than later, the world gets harder as time progresses. Killing a boss will reduce the difficulty substantially, and that effect stacks.
The bosses stats do not change with difficulty either, so they will be initially very difficult but get easier as you progress regardless of time taken.
To adjust for this in the early game, health and damage of mobs are initially reduced.
Please note that create recipes and drops are disabled as it is just in for some dungeons.
Main mods in this are Apotheosis, Iron's spellbooks, better combat, simply swords, and combat roll. There are a few QoL storage and travel mods as well.
This pack is meant to be very difficult and resetting commonly is expected, however, the power is there to beat it. Get your gear and get going.
Feel free to report any bugs found and I will be sure to fix them ASAP.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.20.1
- 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 CapplesHardcore-1.6.zip
- Download size: 13.2 MB
- Download link checked 27 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.