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Return by DeathMinecraft mod for 1.21.1

Death is not the end, but an opportunity to correct mistakes. Inspired by the mechanics of Re:Zero, this mod completely changes how death works in Minecraft.

client and servernewest supported 1.21.1UtilityGame MechanicsWorldgenCursed
Latest version
1.1
Minecraft
1.21.1
Loader
NeoForge
Licence
LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved
Downloads
11.3k
Updated
9 mo ago
Available on
Modrinth
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  • 1.21.1
  • NeoForge
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Minecraft versions

Every version Return by Death declares support for, newest first, with the Java runtime that version needs.

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MinecraftThroughJavaEvidenceReleased
1.21.1NeoForge21+declared8 Aug 2024

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From Return by Death’s own host. Nothing is re-hosted here.

1.1release24 Dec 2025

iseng-1.1.jar · 6.8 MB · for 1.21.1

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Older versions2
  • 1.0.118 Dec 20251.21.13.6 MB328 downloads15f82d3f64e3…Get
  • 1.012 Dec 20251.21.13.6 MB155 downloads8efa038f04ab…Get

Frequently asked

Does Return by Death work on Minecraft 1.21.1?

Yes. 1.21.1 is the newest Minecraft version Return by Death declares support for, and the claim comes from the author's own release metadata rather than from a compatibility list somebody maintains by hand.

Do I need to install Return by Death on the client or the server?

Both. Every player needs it installed and so does the server, so anyone joining without it will be refused.

Which platform or loader does Return by Death support?

NeoForge. A build for one platform or loader will not necessarily load on another, so this is the first thing to check before the Minecraft version.

Which Java version do I need for Return by Death?

On the newest Minecraft version it supports, Java 21 or newer. The requirement comes from the Minecraft version you run rather than from the mod itself, so on an older supported Minecraft the answer is that version's Java, not this one.

What licence is Return by Death under?

LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved, as stated by the author on the platform we synced it from. Check the project's own page before redistributing or bundling it.

How do I install Return by Death?

Install the matching loader first, then put the downloaded file in your mods folder and start the game. The loader, the mod and Minecraft all have to be on the same version, which is the usual reason a mod does not appear in game.

Where do I download Return by Death safely?

Start with the author's page on Modrinth, which is where the data here is synced from. MCReference does not host or repackage files. The download link goes to the source recorded for that release; verify the publisher, filename and checksum before running it.

Works on the same versions

Ordered by how much of the recent Minecraft version coverage overlaps, not by popularity.

Details from Modrinth, where the author last updated it on 24 Dec 2025. We do not host files and we do not republish descriptions; every download link points at the author’s own release.

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