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.
Note: Entering the command in-game will not save and revert on the next server restart. For a more permanent change, see the Config File method below.
How to Change the Difficulty on a Minecraft Server (In-game/Console)
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Login to the QuickHost Game Panel or follow the In-game steps.
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Input the following command to change the difficulty:
In-game:
/difficulty [peaceful, easy, normal, hard]
Console:difficulty [peaceful, easy, normal, hard]
How to Change the Difficulty on a Minecraft Server (Config Files)
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Login to the QuickHost Game Panel.
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Stop the server.
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On the left select Files.
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Open
server.properties
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Change the line
difficulty=to a desired difficulty. [peaceful, easy, normal, hard]
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Click Save Content on the bottom right.
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Start the server.
