Before installing a plugin, use the official website to confirm that the plugin supports your server software and Minecraft version.
What is LifeStealZ?
LifeSteal SMP core where PvP deaths can transfer hearts and support revive/withdraw mechanics. MSH lists it as a mainstream option in Gamemode Cores , but the official project documentation remains the source of truth for exact builds, dependencies and current compatibility.
| Developer / maintainer | LifeStealZ team |
|---|---|
| Category | Gamemode Cores |
| Pricing | Free |
| Typical platform | Paper-family servers |
| Primary use | LifeSteal SMP core where PvP deaths can transfer hearts and support revive/withdraw mechanics. |
What it is good at
- Heart stealing on player kills
- Configurable heart limits and revive/withdraw systems
- Commands and placeholders for LifeSteal progression
What types of servers should consider it?
- LifeSteal SMP servers
- PvP communities wanting the common heart-stealing gameplay loop
Pricing and distribution
The plugin is distributed as a free option. Check the official page for the current download source and license.
What to check before using it
- Define rules for alts, boosting and combat logging; the core mechanic is easy to exploit without server policy/supporting plugins.
Also check the plugin's current dependency list, migration notes and supported server versions on the official page before changing a production server.
Common questions
What does LifeStealZ do?
LifeSteal SMP core where PvP deaths can transfer hearts and support revive/withdraw mechanics.
Is LifeStealZ a plugin or a mod?
LifeStealZ is listed here because it is used as a server plugin in its supported plugin environment. Some projects also publish builds for other platforms; use the official download page to choose the correct platform build.
Do players need to install it?
Most server plugins run server-side and do not require players to install the same JAR. Features that rely on resource packs, Bedrock bridges or optional client integrations can still change what the player must download or accept.
How do I install it?
For a supported Bukkit/Paper release, download the correct official plugin JAR, place it in the server plugins/ directory and fully restart; follow project-specific instructions for other platforms. Set minimum/maximum hearts and rules for deaths, withdrawals and revival before launch; consider how combat logging and alternate accounts could exploit heart transfers.
How do I know the plugin loaded?
Check the startup console and logs/latest.log, then confirm the plugin loaded on its supported server platform. Next verify an actual feature rather than relying only on the plugin list: Use two test accounts for a controlled PvP death and confirm heart transfer and the configured cap; test a non-PvP death separately to verify which events count.
What if it does not load?
If the plugin failed at startup, inspect the first relevant log error for a missing dependency, incompatible Java/server version or wrong artifact. If it loaded but its feature fails: If hearts reset after a restart, check player-data storage and any max-health modifier plugins. First reproduce with no other health-modifying plugins before overwriting player data.
For general plugin installation, read How to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Server. To understand the plugin lifecycle and how plugins differ from mods, read How Minecraft Server Plugins Work. If the plugin refuses to load, use Plugin Failed to Load.
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References
Plugin versions, pricing and platform support can change. These project pages were used as the primary references for this overview.
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