💔 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.

⚔️ 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:

Right-click the Unban Book
See numbered list of all banned players
Type player number in chat
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

🛠️ 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

🎯 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

🏆 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

📋 Requirements

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

🚀 Installation

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

📊 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!

🎨 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

💡 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

🔒 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

📞 Support & Updates

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

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. ❤️⚔️

Lifesteal Hyperdays