Data Packs for Minecraft Java
Browse 15 free data packs for Minecraft Java — popular picks include Better, Faster Happy Ghasts, RandomDirtDrops, Shearing Sheeps Drop op loot.
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Better, Faster Happy Ghasts
Configurable speeds for the Happy Ghast, perfect for survival servers!
RandomDirtDrops
RandomDirtDrops is a fun Minecraft data pack that makes breaking dirt blocks drop completely random items from the entire game — from diamonds to dragon eggs! Perfect for chaotic survival challenges and OP item speedruns.
Shearing Sheeps Drop op loot
Shear a sheep → get insane end-game loot. Works on every version from 1.21 to 1.21.10. Adds custom loot table, and turns sheep into walking OP supply crates. Perfect for chaos survival or challenge world
PermaEfe Extreme Survival
PermaEfe is a Minecraft datapack that increases the difficulty progressively for 30 days, with mechanics such as permanent death, boosted mobs and unique craftables. Ideal to play with friends and test your survival.
Expand the border
Expand The Border (ETB) is a unique Minecraft survival datapack that introduces a dynamic world border mechanic. Instead of a fixed world border, players must complete various objectives to expand the playable area.
STEVE MUST DIE difficulty
Focuses on a much harder Vanilla Survival experience. Not only by making mobs stronger or more resistant, but adding new mechanics and unique twists. Also letting you progress slightly faster (if you're skilled enough)
Time Hunter
Time Hunter is a team PvP survival datapack where players compete by mining resources and eliminating foes to extend their countdown, with elimination on timeout, supporting 2-4 team battles and strategic combat.
Blocked In Hardcore
A challenging version of the Blocked In datapack
True Man's World
This data pack is designed to make your survival more difficult without adding new mobs, using hardcore or reducing health to zero.
Monster Rework
A datapack which reworks monsters and their spawning while also while also adding survival elements. All to make the game a more interesting experience.
KyuTweaks
"Slight" Tweaks and Additions for vanilla survival.
Survival+
Survival+ is a datapack that adds difficulty and suprise to Minecraft again. By adding tougher enemies and cool unique items. Along with a bunch of new mechanics and reworks of some old ones, causing you to relearn Minecraft in a whole new way!

DynamicBadLuck Challenge
This Minecraft datapack introduces a brutal survival challenge by drastically reducing item drop rates from blocks, mobs, and chests. Players must rely on luck for resources, turning basic progression into a test of patience.
Lullaby's Mobs Data Pack (1.21.5, 1.21.3) – A New Wave Of Nightmares
Lullaby's Mobs Data Pack introduces a variety of custom hostile mobs to challenge your survival skills. Each creature brings unique behaviors, abilities, and designs to keep you on your toes. Whether lurking in the dark or ambushing in broad daylight, these new foes turn every adventure into a true test of courage. Enjoy playing this […]
Minecraft H10 - Hardcore 10x
Too many people are beating Minecraft Hardcore like it's nothing. No one is beating this without a fight.