Arcanium SMP — Advanced PvP/RPG Power System (Paper 1.21+)
Full Overview
Arcanium SMP is a complete PvP and RPG enhancement plugin designed for Minecraft Paper servers.It introduces a progression-based combat system where players earn points through PvP and unlock powerful abilities that redefine gameplay.
This plugin is perfect for:
- Competitive SMP servers
- PvP-focused communities
- RPG progression servers
- Content creator events
Power Shop GUI (Main Feature)
The /powers command opens a fully designed graphical interface where players can:
- Browse all available powers
- View prices and descriptions
- Purchase abilities instantly
- Toggle passive abilities
- Mobility
- Combat
- Defense
- Chaos
- Unique
- Passive
Points & Progression System
- Players earn points by killing other players
- Default: +3 points per kill (fully configurable)
- Points are displayed in real time in the TAB list:
120 PlayerName - Data is fully persistent (saved in files)
Mobility Powers
Mobility abilities allow players to control positioning:
- Dash forward quickly
- Teleport short distances
- Double jump mid-air
- Escaping fights
- Chasing enemies
- Advanced PvP movement
Combat Powers
Combat abilities enhance fighting capabilities:
- Area damage attacks
- Speed boosts
- Enemy debuffs (slowness, weakness)
- Knockback effects
- More dynamic
- Skill-based
- Less predictable
Defense Powers
Defense abilities improve survivability:
- Temporary invincibility
- Damage reduction
- Projectile reflection
- Negative effect removal
- Tank builds
- Strategic defense
- Clutch survival plays
Chaos Powers (High Risk / High Reward)
Chaos abilities introduce extreme gameplay mechanics:
- Massive temporary buffs
- Dangerous side effects
- Area debuffs
- Chain reactions between players
- Aggressive players
- Risk-takers
- High-impact moments
Unique Powers (Ultra Rare)
Unique powers are the most powerful feature:
- Only ONE player can own each power at a time
- Creates competition and rarity
- Highly impactful abilities
- Strike lightning on enemies
- Freeze time around you
- Summon mobs to fight for you
- Become fully invisible
Passive Abilities System
Players can activate up to 4 passive abilities simultaneously:
- Night Vision
- Fire immunity
- Life steal
- Speed boost
- Damage reduction
- Run permanently in the background
- Can be toggled on/off
- Allow deep customization of builds
Admin Control Panel
The /admin menu provides full control:
- View all players (online & offline)
- Check stats (points, powers)
- Add/remove points instantly
- Remove abilities
- Reset server progression
- Reload config files
Full Configuration System
Every aspect of the plugin is customizable:- Points per kill
- Power limits
- Prices
- Messages
- Ability behavior
- config.yml
- powers.yml
- messages.yml
- points.yml
- players_powers.yml
Security & Stability
- All systems validated server-side
- No duplication or exploit issues
- Powers cannot be abused as items
- Items are restored on death
- Safe admin bypass system
- Auto-save included
Commands Overview
Player
- /points
- /powers
- /mypower
- /sellpower
Admin
- /addpoints
- /removepoints
- /resetpoints
- /admin
- /bypass
Owner
- /resetall
- /powerall
Why Arcanium SMP Stands Out
Arcanium SMP is not just a plugin — it creates a completely new gameplay layer:- Every player has a unique build
- PvP becomes strategic and evolving
- Rare powers create competition
- The server feels alive and dynamic
Installation
- Install Paper 1.21.1+
- Drop plugin into /plugins
- Start server
- Configure files
- Done!
