How to Change the Death Penalty on a Hytale Server – BisectHosting

Implementing a custom death penalty on a Hytale server allows creators to strike a precise balance between player consequence and gameplay flow, ensuring the stakes match the world's specific difficulty. By modifying what items are dropped, server owners can encourage risky exploration while preventing the frustration of losing hours of progress. This customization ultimately defines the server's unique identity, whether it aims for a hardcore survival experience or a more casual, social atmosphere.

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Go to the Files tab.

4. Find the following directory: /home/container/universe/worlds

5. Open the desired World folder. The death penalty can be different for every world.

6. Choose config.json.

Note: If the "Death" line already exists, skip to step 9.

7. Under the "GameplayConfig" line, hit enter on the keyboard to create a new line.

8. Paste the following format:

"Death": {
   "RespawnController": {
     "Type": "HomeOrSpawnPoint"
   },
   "ItemsLossMode": "Configured",
   "ItemsAmountLossPercentage": 10.0,
   "ItemsDurabilityLossPercentage": 10.0
 },

9. Edit the desired ItemsLossMode settings.

Setting	Description
`ItemsLossMode`	Sets the death penalty to `"None"`, `"All"`, or `"Configured"` `None` - Item loss is disabled. `All` - All items are dropped. `Configured` - Item loss is set manually.
`ItemsAmountLossPercentage`	Sets how many items are lost on death.
`ItemsDurabilityLossPercentage`	Sets how much item durability is lowered on death.

10. Press the Save button.

11. Start the server.