Death statistics
How Hardcore Worlds players die
2,361 deaths so far: when they happen, and what players choose next.
2,361deaths at total level 300+
31,050ranked Hardcore players
487median total level at death
1,319highest total level lost
Deaths at total level 300 or higher since launch, read from the official Hardcore hiscores by deathtoll.gg, as of 12 November 2026. Half of these deaths happened by total level 487, and 51% below 500. Deaths below total level 300 aren't listed, so these figures don't show how risky the early game is.
What players chose after dying
| Outcome | Players | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Reset Chose Reset and started a fresh character | 1,679 | 71% |
| Transferred Chose Transfer and left for the main game | 2 | 0% |
| Died (still ranked) Still on the hiscores with a skull | 280 | 12% |
| Unknown Dropped off the hiscores; the choice is not known yet | 400 | 17% |
Total level at death
| Total level | Deaths | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 300–399 | 726 | 31% |
| 400–499 | 486 | 21% |
| 500–749 | 781 | 33% |
| 750–999 | 315 | 13% |
| 1,000+ | 53 | 2% |
Where on the route guide deaths happen
Placing each death's total level on the guide: roughly where a player following the route would be at that total.