About HardcoreSMP
HardcoreSMP is a Minecraft Survival server listed on Minelist and hosted in France. Java address: hardcore.hcsmp.com. Last ping reported version Velocity 1.7.2-1.21.8. Current players: 0/100 (online), checked 1 Sep 2026, 9:03, 53 ms from our monitor. Vote rank on this list: #8596.
HardcoreSMP MOTD
Description:
The original Hardcore SMP server!
PvP and griefing are allowed, with a 2 week deathban, and with the server set to the hardest
Description:
The original Hardcore SMP server!
PvP and griefing are allowed, with a 2 week deathban, and with the server set to the hardest difficulty, surviving can be a real challenge! You start with nothing, and you get two lives per month
(normally one, but we're giving two a test run). Do you have what it takes to make a name for yourself in the harshest environment? With bandits, tough enemies, and starvation always just a few steps away, HCSMP is only for the toughest adventurers around.
Will you survive?
Version 1.10
HardcoreSMP Server
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting to HardcoreSMP takes about a minute: open Minecraft, add the server IP from this listing, and join on a client that matches Velocity 1.7.2-1.21.8 (or a compatible version).
Owner summary: “Description: The original Hardcore SMP server! PvP and griefing are allowed, with a 2 week deathban, and with the server set to the hardest”
Java Edition
- Copy the Java address: .
- Launch Minecraft Java → Multiplayer → Add Server (or Direct Connect).
- Paste the address, save, then click Join.
Still stuck? See our how to join a Minecraft server guide.
Use these official addresses from the HardcoreSMP Minelist listing:
- Java: (default Java port 25565)
Copy buttons also appear in the sidebar. Bookmark this page so friends always get the current IP if the hostname ever changes.
Last ping reported software/version string: Velocity 1.7.2-1.21.8. A version mismatch is one of the most common reasons a correct IP still fails to connect.
HardcoreSMP is free to join from this Minecraft server list. You need a legitimate Minecraft Java account; Minelist does not charge you to connect.
If the server later sells optional ranks, those would be handled on their own site or Discord — not through a Minelist fee.
HardcoreSMP is listed on Minelist as a Survival Minecraft server based in France.
Additional modes/tags on this listing: vanilla, pvp, pve, hardcore.
From the server description: “Description: The original Hardcore SMP server! PvP and griefing are allowed, with a 2 week deathban, and with the server set to the hardest”
Compare similar worlds on our Survival Minecraft servers hub, or read the full description on this page before you invest time building.
Yes — combat is part of how HardcoreSMP is categorized (Survival), with related tags like vanilla, pvp, pve, hardcore.
That usually means PvP exists somewhere on the network (war zones, arenas, or open world). Always read spawn/safe-zone rules on this page before fighting — many servers punish combat logging or spawn camping.
Our last successful ping for HardcoreSMP reported version Velocity 1.7.2-1.21.8. That string comes from the live server, so it is the most reliable clue when Multiplayer says “outdated client” or “outdated server”.
The owner also listed these supported clients: 1-21. Multi-version networks (ViaVersion / protocol support) can accept a range such as 1.20–1.21 even when the ping string shows one build.
On our last check, HardcoreSMP showed 0/100 players and was online (checked 1 Sep 2026, 9:03), latency 53 ms from the Minelist monitor.
Current vote rank on Minelist: #8596. Rankings move as the community votes, so activity and visibility are related but not identical.
Player counts change throughout the day. Refresh this page or use the Server Status Checker for a live probe of the same address.
This Minelist listing places HardcoreSMP in France. Players closer to that region typically get lower ping and smoother gameplay.
Our monitor last measured about 53 ms to the server — your home ping will differ based on your ISP and distance.
If you live far away, try a short session after joining with hardcore.hcsmp.com to see whether combat and building feel responsive enough for you.
HardcoreSMP was reachable (online) on our last ping at 1 Sep 2026, 9:03 with ~53 ms latency.
If you still cannot connect, verify you pasted the correct IP (hardcore.hcsmp.com), that your Minecraft version matches Velocity 1.7.2-1.21.8, and that you are using Java vs Bedrock correctly. Temporary restarts can also make a “online” listing refuse connections for a few minutes.
Official links for HardcoreSMP from this listing:
- Website: hcsmp.com — rules, maps, and announcements.
Minelist only lists HardcoreSMP — we do not run their bans, payments, or in-game support.
Also check hcsmp.com for contact pages or status posts.
Voting on Minelist is free and usually limited to about once per day per Minecraft server. Each vote helps HardcoreSMP climb the public rankings so more players discover the listing.
This server is currently around rank #8596 on our list — votes from real players move that position over time.
Vote for HardcoreSMP on Minelist — enter your Minecraft username and submit. Share the vote link in Discord if you want friends to help the server grow.
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