Enabling hardcore mode on a Hytale server significantly raises the stakes by introducing severe death penalties, which makes every decision and encounter far more thrilling. It promotes meaningful player collaboration and strategic planning, as survival depends heavily on teamwork, resource management, and careful combat. Additionally, it provides experienced players with a rewarding endgame challenge that tests their mastery of Hytale's combat mechanics, crafting systems, and world hazards.

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Select the Settings tab and choose Server Config.

4. Toggle on the File View.

5. Navigate to the "Defaults": { line.

6. Replace the Defaults line with the desired Hardcore mode.

Off

 "Defaults": {
   "World": "world",
   "GameMode": "Adventure",
   "HardcoreMode": "None",
   "CrashRecovery": {}
 },

Three Strikes

 "Defaults": {
   "World": "world",
   "GameMode": "Adventure",
   "GameModeTypeOnDeath": "HardcoreSpectator",
   "HardcoreMode": "PerPlayer",
   "HardcoreLives": 3,
   "CrashRecovery": {}
 },

Nine Lives

 "Defaults": {
   "World": "world",
   "GameMode": "Adventure",
   "GameModeTypeOnDeath": "HardcoreSpectator",
   "HardcoreMode": "Global",
   "HardcoreLives": 9,
   "CrashRecovery": {}
 },

Soulbind

 "Defaults": {
   "World": "world",
   "GameMode": "Adventure",
   "GameModeTypeOnDeath": "HardcoreSpectator",
   "HardcoreMode": "Global",
   "HardcoreLives": 1,
   "CrashRecovery": {}
 },

Setting	Description
HardcoreMode	`None` - Turns off hardcore mode. `PerPlayer` - Each player is given a set number of lives. `Global` - Every player is sharing a pool of lives.
HardcoreLives	The amount of hardcore lives before a player becomes a spectator.

7. Next to "World":, input the desired world name.

8. Press the Save button.

9. Start the server.

How to Change the Player Lives Count on a Hytale Server

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Go to the Console tab.

3. Run the desired command.

Command	Description
`/player lives get --player=<PlayerName>`	Gets the current amount of lives on a player.
`/player lives set <#> --player=<PlayerName>`	Sets a new count of lives on a player.
`/player lives clear --player=<PlayerName>`	Resets the amount of lives on a player to the default value.

Note: Commands can also be used in-game as an OP. Learn how to OP here.