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ModernDifficultyLocker

A UI backport mod to backport the Difficluty Lock button.

Forge
Loaders
Forge
Downloads on Modrinth
499
Followers on Modrinth
2
versions
8
Updated
September 29, 2026Sep 29
Published
in 2026
World Settings screen — Locked difficulty button and locked difficulty and gamerules · swipe

At a glance

Runs on Forge
For Minecraft 1.7.10
Needed in the game and on the server
Latest version — 1.3.0 from September 29, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn serverrequired

Needed both in the game and on the server

Game versions1.7.10

ModernDifficultyLocker

A lightweight mod that backports the difficulty lock feature from Minecraft 1.8+ to Minecraft 1.7.10, including the lock button and the confirmation screen.
It is designed to behave as closely as possible to the modern vanilla implementation while remaining fully compatible with classic 1.7.10 modpacks.

🌟 Details

ModernDifficultyLocker introduces the familiar difficulty lock toggle to the Options screen in 1.7.10.
Once a world is locked, the difficulty can no longer be changed through the in‑game menu, mirroring the behavior of newer Minecraft versions.

The mod stores the lock state per‑world inside the save folder, so each world can have its own difficulty and lock configuration.
This feature is especially useful for players or modpack authors who want consistent gameplay difficulty across a world’s lifetime.

Integration with CreateWorldUI

If CreateWorldUI is installed, this mod seamlessly integrates with it:

  • The vanilla difficulty button is replaced with a World Settings… button
  • Difficulty and gamerules can be configured together in a unified interface
  • The experience matches the modern world‑creation flow introduced in later Minecraft versions

See the gallery for screenshots and UI previews.

🙌 Credits

The UI and behavior are inspired by the vanilla difficulty lock system introduced in Minecraft 1.8+.

FAQ

How to install ModernDifficultyLocker?

Install Forge for your Minecraft version, download ModernDifficultyLocker for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does ModernDifficultyLocker support?

ModernDifficultyLocker has builds for Minecraft 1.7.10.

Is ModernDifficultyLocker needed on the server?

Needed in the game and on the server

License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author
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