I found this vanilla survival SMP that runs on a lifesteal system where fighting actually changes your health. If you kill someone you steal one of their hearts. If you die you lose a heart and when you run out you get eliminated.
PvP is on everywhere with no safe zones and no protection so you are never really safe. The world is huge at 150k by 150k and it is meant to feel untouched and vanilla.
It is also trying to stay fair with no pay to win and no overpowered kits or handouts. People will make alliances and then betray each other when it helps.
There is a statistics command so you can track kills deaths streaks and playtime. Chat is interactive too so you can show the item in your hand to everyone. The server version is 1.21.11.
Fresh Vanilla Lifesteal SMP No Mercy

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNoHack Semi Anarchy Vanilla Freedom

NoHackAnarchy is a semi anarchy vanilla server with very few rules and a lot of freedom. It has been running for almost a year so it feels like a place people actually live on.
You can join on Java and Bedrock and even consoles too. Java supports 1.13 to 1.21.x and 1.21.11 is recommended.
They keep the rules simple. No hacked clients no cheats and no xray even with resource packs. No exploiting server bugs. No crashing or trying to lag the server. No macros or automation tools. If you spam chat too hard you can get auto kicked.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCustom Lifesteal PvP With Wild Bosses

I found a lifesteal style SMP that is trying really hard to not die in two weeks. It is built around PvP but it is not just farming hearts and stomping new players forever. The owner says they wrote a huge custom plugin from scratch to keep fights interesting and give people more to do.
The combat is way different from normal. It has directional knockback and momentum hits plus air juggles and ground pounds. There are 5 unlockable combat abilities called Berserker Phantom Titan Phoenix and Paladin and they change how you fight.
There are 28 custom enchantments and also 4 hidden combos that are not explained in game so you have to figure them out. The overworld has a Wilds system where it gets more dangerous the farther you go from spawn with 5 threat levels. There are custom mobs with real AI and 8 biome mini bosses plus procedural ruins outposts and strongholds with loot.
There is also a giant Colossus boss you can summon at stronghold altars. It has 8000 HP and 3 phases and it is meant for at least 3 players to get loot. The server runs on Paper 1.21 and it supports Java and Bedrock crossplay.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCustom Lifesteal SMP Limited Slots

I found a custom Lifesteal server that is being built by the owner and their dev with their own coded plugins.
It is aiming for a max of 20 members so it should feel more close and competitive. Alts are not allowed and they plan to use an alt check so people do not exploit the lifesteal system.
Applications open Saturday and close when the server releases on Sunday.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSemi Anarchy Survival No Hacks Allowed

This is a survival server with a semi anarchy feel. You can raid and fight and pretty much do what you want.
The only big rule is no hacks. The players speak english and spanish so chat feels mixed and active.
It supports a wide version range from 1.9 to 1.21.11 so a lot of people can join.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNEW EU LIFESTEAL 1.21.11 VANILLA

I found a fairly vanilla lifesteal server that is looking for more players.
It is EU and it runs on 1.21.11. You join up and play survival with lifesteal so fights actually matter.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGod Armor Lifesteal SMP Events

I found a small SMP that mixes lifesteal with god armor events so fights feel way more intense.
It also has some quality of life mods like being able to pick up villagers and getting infinite trades so building up is less annoying.
They say it starts on 27 02 26 and it sounds like the server is focused on events and PvP survival.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSemi Anarchy Lifesteal Java 1.21.11

I found a Java lifesteal server that is planned to launch around February 28th but the time is not set yet so it could change.
It is semi anarchy so you can raid and grief bases but there are still rules you have to follow.
They said there will be no crystal pvp. The server is on 1.21.11. You can also request plugins through their plugins channel.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFallenMC Lifesteal Semi-Vanilla SMP Season

FallenMC is a Minecraft lifesteal SMP with a semi vanilla feel. It is set up for a season style run where people jump in and see how far they can go.
To get in you do a quick interview process. You join an interview room then open a ticket and answer some simple questions.
It sounds like they want players who are ready for a fun season and can handle the lifesteal survival vibe. The interview room is separate so the player count there does not show how many are actually playing.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOceanei Anarchy No Rules 1.12.2

Oceanei is a Minecraft anarchy server on version 1.12.2 and it is a server with no rules.
It is meant to be vanilla survival and it sounds like they want more people to play and stick around.
You can join on 1.12.2 and they also say higher versions work great too.
The owner is called richboyswagamer and they are looking for more active players.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
