Do I need mods to use this data pack?

No, Manhunt vs. is a vanilla data pack. Just drop it in your world's datapacks folder and you're good to go. No Forge or Fabric needed.

Can I play this solo or do I need multiple players?

You need at least a Runner and one Hunter to play. Realistically, 3-4 total players make it fun. You can have unlimited Hunters and Helpers.

What if the Hunters are too good and catch the Runner too fast?

Switch to Easy mode, where the Runner gets more tools and Hunters get slowed when holding the compass. Or add more Helpers to support the Runner.

Does this work with other data packs or mods?

It should work fine with most data packs and mods. If you run into issues, try isolating this pack first to confirm it's the problem.

Can I customize the game rules after installing?

Yes. The pack respects standard game rules like Keep Inventory and InstantRespawn, which you can toggle in the game menu before starting.

Manhunt vs. (Speedrunner vs. Assassin) Data Pack 1.15-1.16

Manhunt vs. (Speedrunner vs. Assassin) Data Pack Overview

Manhunt vs. is a multiplayer data pack that turns vanilla Minecraft into an intense 3-team minigame. One player is the Runner trying to reach The End dimension while Hunters do everything they can to stop them. Helpers support the Runner with potions and position info. It’s basically hide and seek with actual consequences.

How It Works

The Four Teams

Runner
The one being hunted. You need to reach The End dimension before the Hunters catch you. You get a bonus chest with gear, a heartbeat sound that gets louder as Hunters close in, and a progress bar so everyone knows how close you are to winning. In Easy mode, you also get resistance and 8 ender pearls.

Hunters
Your job is to track down and kill the Runner before they escape. You get a compass that points to the Runner’s location every 2 seconds while holding it (though holding it makes you slow). The compass also tells you if the Runner is in the Nether by spitting out gibberish. Max players is unlimited but 1-2 is recommended for a fair fight.

Helpers
You win if the Runner wins. You get 4 splash potions (2 Invisibility, 1 Strength, 1 Regeneration) and a Nether Star that shows your coordinates. The Runner can’t hold your potions, so you have to be careful when giving them out. You can also see the Runner’s position in real time.

Spectators
Watch from the sky and enjoy the chaos.

Game Modes

Easy
Runner just needs to reach The End. Runners get resistance, ender pearls, and the Hunters are slowed by the compass. Good for casual games.

Normal
Runner needs to reach The End. Balanced difficulty with no extra advantages.

Hard
Runner has to actually defeat the Ender Dragon to win. Way harder.

Pro
Runner must defeat the Ender Dragon, and Hunters get resistance. This is brutal.

What Happens During Gameplay

When the countdown hits zero, the Runner and Helpers get Speed 3 for a full minute while all Hunters are slowed down. This gives the Runner a fighting chance to get away.

The Runner gets a progress bar that everyone can see. Helpers can always see the Runner’s location. Hunters need to hold the compass to track them, which slows them down (except in Pro mode). When Helpers or Hunters die, they respawn far away from the Runner so they can’t immediately swarm them again.

When someone wins, the chat announces it to everyone. Then you can start a new game.

Important Rules

Everyone needs to be op’d on the server
You must have at least one Runner and one Hunter
Pick your difficulty before starting
Keep Inventory is on by default (can be turned off)
Everyone stays together at spawn until the countdown ends. Don’t move early
Make sure there’s at least one grass block at coordinates (0x, ~y, 0z)
Using a fresh world for each game is recommended

Installation Instructions

For detailed steps on installing data packs, check out our complete data pack installation guide.

The short version: download the file for your Minecraft version below, then place it in your world’s datapacks folder.

Download Manhunt vs. Data Pack

For Minecraft 1.15.x

Manhunt-vs-(Speedrunner-vs-Assassin)-Data-Pack-1.15.2.zip
This file is part of Manhunt vs. (Speedrunner vs. Assassin) Data Pack 1.15-1.16. Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.

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For Minecraft 1.16.x

Manhunt-vs-(Speedrunner-vs-Assassin)-Data-Pack-1.16.5.zip
This file is part of Manhunt vs. (Speedrunner vs. Assassin) Data Pack 1.15-1.16. Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.

Size: 69.5 KB
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