lifesteal /ˈlaɪ̯f.stiːl/noun 2verb 1forms 5 noun2 •A video game mechanic where players can increase their own health by harming other entities. •A type of Minecraft game mode where players can steal the maximum health of other players by killing them. verb1 •To utilize the lifesteal mechanic, to steal health. formslifestealed · lifestole · lifestolen · lifestealing · lifesteals