NewCraftRank SitesA free website and storeMake yours ›
AshlarFree server software built on Paper, with DDoS and backdoor protection See Ashlar ›Security RadarA free check of your server's login, anti-bot and proxy settings, only with your OK See how it works ›CommunityAsk questions, share builds and find people to play with Join the forum ›
Resources / Modpacks / Hope and despair

Hope and despair

The high version of the popular gameplay "100 Days of Shock" is remastered and unique!

ModpacksFree1.20
by Lithum-12 · listed from Modrinth
Download ›

Direct download from Modrinth · 334,514 downloads

Hope and despair screenshot 1Hope and despair screenshot 2

What it does

Hope and despair is a modpack made by Lithum-12. The high version of the popular gameplay "100 Days of Shock" is remastered and unique!

It supports Minecraft 1.20. It has been downloaded 334,514 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jul 14, 2026.

Supported versions

1.20

Release history

Hope and despair has had 20 releases on Modrinth since Aug 30, 2024. 6 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 19.4.159, released on Jul 14, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.20.1. It runs on Forge. The download is 68.0 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
19.4.159Jul 14, 20261.20.1Release
19.3.142-CanaryMay 16, 20261.20.1Release
19.3.141May 1, 20261.20.1Release
19.2.73Mar 19, 20261.20.1Release
19.1.65Feb 28, 20261.20.1Release

Latest release on GitHub

Hope and despair is open source. Its newest release on GitHub is v15.0.1-bata1.0, published on Feb 4, 2026.

中文(简体)

本次为整合包大更新,内容较多

更新内容:

  • 添加模组 [开放式加载]Open Loader
  • 添加模组 [潜影盒工具提示] Shulker Box Tooltip
  • 添加模组 Obsidian GUI
  • 添加模组 RyoamicLights
  • 更新了17个模组,具体更新请看下方 Update Mods
  • 添加数据包 dayshower ,替换模组 Day Conter
  • 添加对向中国用户的部分模组汉化包
  • 调整 FancyMenu 排版
  • 修改默认配置
  • 整合包版本转为 Bata 测试版

这是迄今为止最大的一次更新,内容丰富! :D

English(machine translation)

This is a major update of the modpack, and there is a lot of content

Updated content:

  • Add the mod Open Loader
  • Added the Shulker Box Tooltip
  • Add the mod Obsidian GUI
  • Added the mod RyoamicLights
  • Updated 17 mods, see below for specific updates
  • Add the dayshower and replace the Day Conter module
  • Added some modules for Chinese users
  • Adjust FancyMenu typography
  • Modify the default configuration
  • The modpack version is now Bata beta

This is the biggest update to date, and it's packed with a lot of content! :D

Update Mods:

  • CorgiLib
  • Curios API
  • Dynamic Trees
  • Embeddium
  • Enhanced Celestials
  • Entity Model Features
  • Entity Texture Features
  • Entity Culling
  • fast-ip-ping
  • ImmediatelyFast
  • Jade
  • ModernFix
  • Not Enough Animations
  • Puzzles Lib
  • Roughly Enough Items
  • Xaero's Minimap

下载链接

Read all release notes on GitHub

Before that: v14.1.230-alphav3.0 (Feb 4, 2026), v14.1.110-alphav2.1 (Feb 4, 2026).

Description from the author on Modrinth

Remade based on the "100 Days of Shock: Zombie Apocalypse" Modpack

如果你要查看中文版简介,应该点这里。

Gameplay

This modpack introduces a variety of hardcore survival mechanics, faithfully recreating the popular "100 Days of Shock" gameplay. Key features include:

  • Dimension Lockdown: You cannot enter the Nether or the End. However, all materials from those dimensions can be found or crafted in the Overworld. Check JEI for recipes.
  • Evolving Threat: Over time, zombies will mutate, gaining the ability to break and place blocks. The longer you survive, the more dangerous they become.
  • Body Temperature Management: Monitor your temperature gauge above the hotbar. Extreme heat or cold will cause damage. Avoid areas with thin air (above Y=160, below Y=-16, or near lava) as they induce suffocation.
  • Mental State: Your character needs rest. Staying awake for extended periods will lead to exhaustion and negative effects. Sleep regularly to stay sharp.
  • Survival Goal: Your only objective is to survive. Build a fortified shelter and endure for 100 days.

Starting the Game

The modpack is currently undergoing a major remake. As of version 19.0, city generation is temporarily disabled.

  1. Create a new world – you may generate a normal Overworld.
  2. Upon entering the world, the game will start automatically. If it does not, click the [here] link in the chat to launch the gameplay loop.
  3. You can adjust the difficulty at any time through the game settings.

FAQ

Q: Does this modpack require high-end hardware?
A: In the latest version (19.0) and future updates, significant optimizations have been made to improve performance. However, we cannot guarantee that every computer will run it smoothly. Please ensure your graphics card supports OpenGL 4.0 or higher.

Q: Why do I keep dying unexpectedly?
A: Check your body temperature indicator above the hotbar. If it is too high or too low, you will take damage. If the temperature is normal, you might be in an area with thin air (Y > 160, Y < -16, or near lava), which causes suffocation damage.

Q: I got infected by a zombie. How do I cure it?
A: Craft a cure using 1 Milk Bucket, 3 Glass Bottles, and 2 Wheat to obtain three Milk Bottles. Drink one to cure infection.
Note: In older versions (18.x), the antidote syringe crafted with foxgrass has been removed, and a plain Milk Bucket no longer works.

Q: I can't enter the Nether/End. How do I obtain materials like Blaze Rods or Ender Pearls?
A: Use JEI to look up recipes. Most Nether and End materials can be crafted from Overworld resources. This modpack is not designed for defeating the Ender Dragon; it focuses on survival.

Q: Can I migrate my old world (version 18.x) to the new version (19.0)?
A: Not recommended. Version 19.0 introduces major changes, including furniture mod replacements, disabled city generation, and configuration tweaks. Migrating an old save is very likely to corrupt it. Please start a fresh world.

Q: Where can I download the server files?
A: Server files are still in preparation. Please stay tuned for their release. Thank you for your patience.

Written by Lithum-12. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Hope and despair

  1. This modpack runs on Forge for Minecraft 1.20. The launcher you install it with sets that up for you.

  2. Download the .mrpack file from Modrinth.

  3. Open it with a launcher that reads .mrpack files, such as the Modrinth App or Prism Launcher: it makes a new instance with every mod and setting of the pack.

  4. Give the instance enough memory: most modpacks want 4 to 8 GB.

  5. To play it with friends on a server, use the server files of the modpack if its page offers them; otherwise install the same mods on the server.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft mods

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.20
Runs on
Forge
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
CC BY
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 13, 2026)

Hope and despair compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
Hope and despairthe one you looked at335K1.20Jul 14, 2026Free
Hoplite for Lunar ClientLunarClient1.1M1.20 – 1.2120 days agoFree
Wynncraft for Lunar ClientLunarClient554K1.20 – 1.21Apr 5, 2026Free
MCC Island for Lunar ClientLunarClient534K1.20 – 1.21May 11, 2026Free

Questions

Does Hope and despair work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.20.

Is Hope and despair free?

Yes. Hope and despair is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Hope and despair still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Hope and despair?

The closest ones are Hoplite for Lunar Client, Wynncraft for Lunar Client and MCC Island for Lunar Client. Compare all alternatives

Alternatives to Hope and despair

Spirity BoostXModpacks · 1.21 – 26.x

A lightweight Fabric optimization modpack focused on maximum FPS, smooth gameplay, and reduced lag for low-end, mid-range, and high-end devices.

Free46,686 downloads
Compare all alternatives ›

Reviews

–★★★★★
0 reviews
50
40
30
20
10

Log in to leave a review.