diff --git a/vars.yml b/vars.yml
index 36b28a0..125dad6 100755
--- a/vars.yml
+++ b/vars.yml
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ minecraft_ip: 10.10.0.45
 minecraft_version: latest
 minecraft_memory: 8G
 minecraft_motd: "Welcome Retards"
-minecraft_difficulty: normal
+minecraft_difficulty: hard
 minecraft_gamemode: survival
 minecraft_max_players: 20
 minecraft_view_distance: 10