How to install "Difficulty Lock"

Install Difficulty Lock in GDLauncher

Difficulty Lock runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Difficulty Lock supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
4. Paste the Quick Install ID #difficulty-lock, find Difficulty Lock in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Difficulty Lock supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
4. Paste the Quick Install ID #difficulty-lock, find Difficulty Lock in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on NeoForge

1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Difficulty Lock supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
4. Paste the Quick Install ID #difficulty-lock, find Difficulty Lock in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Quilt

1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
2. Pick the Quilt loader and a Minecraft version that Difficulty Lock supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
4. Paste the Quick Install ID #difficulty-lock, find Difficulty Lock in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Difficulty Lock supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Difficulty Lock supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Difficulty Lock free?

Yes. Difficulty Lock is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Difficulty Lock support?

Difficulty Lock supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.16.5. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Difficulty Lock require Forge or Fabric?

Difficulty Lock supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Difficulty Lock?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #difficulty-lock. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Difficulty Lock?

Difficulty Lock is made by Serilum. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/difficulty-lock).

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