How does heart stealing work specifically?

When a player eliminates an opponent in combat, they automatically gain an extra heart container, while the victim loses one. This allows winners to become more resistant and losers to become increasingly vulnerable.

What happens if I lose all my hearts?

Reaching zero hearts means elimination. Depending on server rules, this can result in a temporary or permanent ban (Revive-ban), making survival absolutely crucial.

Are there other ways to get hearts?

Yes, many servers allow crafting hearts via extremely expensive recipes using rare resources like heart fragments or Nether stars.

Is there a maximum health limit?

To maintain balance, most servers set a cap (often between 20 and 40 hearts). Once this limit is reached, killing a player will no longer give you a heart, but will still make them lose one.

Can I give hearts to a friend or trade them?

Lifesteal introduces a unique economy where hearts are tradable items. You can 'withdraw' your own hearts as items to give them to a banned ally to resurrect them or sell them on the black market.

How do I survive if I start with few hearts?

Strategy is key: stay low-profile, focus on gear (Netherite, Crystals, Totems), and only take fights when you are sure to win to rebuild your health bar.