Adjusting the difficulty level on a Minecraft server can profoundly shape players' gaming encounters. This setting directly influences the intensity of challenges and threats throughout the game. Minecraft offers four distinct difficulty levels: Peaceful, Easy, Normal, and Hard, each offering a unique gameplay experience suited to different player preferences and skill levels. Experimenting with difficulty settings can add depth and excitement to the gameplay, catering to casual and hardcore players.

Note: Changing the difficulty in-game requires OP permissions.
Learn how to grant OP here.

How to Change the Difficulty on a Minecraft Server (In-game/Console)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel or follow the steps in-game.

2. Input the following command to change the difficulty:

In-game: /difficulty [peaceful, easy, normal, hard]
Console: difficulty [peaceful, easy, normal, hard]

Note: Entering the command in-game will not save and revert on the next server restart. For a more permanent change, see the next method below.

How to Change the Difficulty on a Minecraft Server (Config Files)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Under the Config Files tab, select Server Properties.

4. On the Difficulty table, enter the desired difficulty. (peaceful, easy, normal, hard)

5. Start the server.